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# IT - DTD - Senior Professional, Application Development

- **Company:** Horizontal Talent
- **Location:** Wayzata, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** System Configuration, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, SAP S/4HANA, SAP TM
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74534478-it-dtd-senior-professional-application-development

## About the Role

* Experience with SAP Transportation Management and related logistics processes
 * Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA upgrade impacts and functional assessment practices
 * Hands-on experience with testing, integration validation, and functional configuration
 * Ability to troubleshoot issues and support defect resolution without coding
 * Experience working across multiple teams and coordinating technical and business stakeholders
 * Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
 * Clear communication and collaboration skills
 * Ability to support critical operations in a structured and dependable way

Preferred Skills

 * Experience with system retrofits or dual maintenance during platform upgrades
 * Exposure to SAP release documentation and simplification item reviews
 * Background in enterprise logistics, shipping, or freight operations
 * Familiarity with change management practices during system transitions
 * Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences are valued. We encourage candidates of all identities and abilities to apply and bring their unique strengths to the team.

## Description

Bring your Transportation Management expertise to a high-impact SAP S/4HANA 2025 upgrade initiative focused on keeping logistics operations running smoothly. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on testing, functional configuration, and cross-team collaboration in a fast-paced enterprise environment.
Responsibilities

 * Support the TCA system upgrade and SAP S/4HANA 2025 transition with a focus on Transportation Management processes
 * Review release notes, simplification items, and related documentation to assess functional impacts to TM workflows
 * Validate end-to-end logistics and transportation business processes through testing and functional configuration
 * Identify, analyze, and help resolve defects through structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis
 * Partner with application development, integration, testing, and change management teams to coordinate upgrade activities
 * Help maintain uninterrupted shipping and logistics operations during the transition period
 * Support retrofit efforts, deployment projects, and dual maintenance activities as needed
 * Ensure freight planning, carrier selection, and shipment processes remain effective and reliable throughout the upgrade


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