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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SAP Transportation Management Implementation consultant - **Company:** Tata Consultancy Services Limited - **Location:** Irving, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $150,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** System Configuration, SAP (Applications), SAP Implementation, SAP Materials Management, SAP Sales and Distribution, System Integration Testing, Systems Integration, Information Technology, SAP S/4HANA, Sap Extended Warehouse Management, SAP TM - **Published:** July 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=68fdf1341d3f2b98 ## About the Role * S/4HANA TM Expertise: 7+ years of hands-on SAP functional experience with a minimum of 2-3 full lifecycle implementations in SAP S/4HANA TM (Embedded TM experience is highly preferred). * Core TM Competencies: Deep configuration knowledge in: * Transportation Network setup and capacity planning. * Freight Order Management and Carrier Selection (Tendering). * Transportation Planning & Optimization (VSR Optimizer). * Freight Costing, Charge Calculation, and Freight Settlement. * Supply Chain Acumen: Strong understanding of inbound and outbound logistics within the manufacturing and distribution sectors. * Integration Proficiency: Proven track record integrating SAP TM with SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management), SAP SD (Sales & Distribution), and SAP MM (Materials Management). * Carrier Collaboration & EDI: Experience with standard transportation EDI messaging (e.g., EDI 204, 214, 210, 990) and integrating TM with external carrier networks or portals (like LBN). * Methodology: Experience executing deployments using SAP Activate methodology in a phased, wave-based rollout environment, Qualifications : BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE ## Description * Deployment Leadership: Act as the primary TM functional lead during wave-based regional/global deployments at various client sites, ensuring timely and smooth go-lives. * Solution Design & Fit-Gap Analysis: Conduct requirements gathering and blueprinting workshops. Translate complex business requirements into scalable SAP S/4HANA TM solutions, performing rigorous fit-gap analysis. * System Configuration: End-to-end configuration of SAP S/4HANA TM (both embedded and standalone), including Order Integration, Freight Planning, Freight Execution, and Freight Settlement. * Cross-Functional Integration: Ensure seamless integration between SAP TM and other core SAP modules (specifically SD, MM, and EWM) to support end-to-end Order-to-Cash (O2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycles. * Testing & UAT: Lead System Integration Testing (SIT) and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with business stakeholders. 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