Principal Transportation Management Consultant

Job Description

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What you bring

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of SAP consulting experience with at least 8-10 years focused on SAP Transportation Management
• Led or played key roles in 5+ full lifecycle SAP TM implementations from blueprint through hypercare
• Experience across multiple industry verticals (manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, logistics service providers, chemicals)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with complementary SAP modules: Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), Global Trade Services (GTS), Event Management (EM), Yard Logistics (YL)
• Cloud migration expertise including SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP TM Cloud Edition, and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) solutions
• Pre-sales experience including RFP response, solution demonstrations, proof-of-concept development, and proposal creation
• Published thought leadership (whitepapers, blogs, case studies) or speaking engagements at industry conferences (SAP Sapphire, CSCMP, Gartner)
• Experience with transportation visibility platforms, IoT integration, or advanced analytics/AI in supply chain

Key Competencies & Attributes

Professional Skills

• Strategic thinking with ability to connect technology solutions to business outcomes and ROI
• Exceptional communication skills: ability to present complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, facilitate workshops, and author executive-level documentation
• Negotiation and conflict resolution skills to manage competing stakeholder interests and navigate organizational politics
• Analytical and data-driven decision making; ability to leverage KPIs, dashboards, and analytics to drive continuous improvement

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative leadership style with emphasis on team empowerment, knowledge sharing, and inclusive decision-making
• High adaptability and learning agility to navigate ambiguous situations, rapidly changing requirements, and diverse client environments
• Client-focused mindset with commitment to delivering value, building trust, and fostering long-term partnerships
• Entrepreneurial drive to identify new opportunities, innovate solutions, and contribute to practice growth

What you’ll build

The Principal Transportation Management Consultant serves as a senior-level advisor responsible for leading complex SAP Transportation Management (TM) transformation initiatives for enterprise clients. This role combines deep SAP TM expertise with strategic consulting capabilities to design, implement, and optimize end-to-end transportation solutions that drive operational excellence, cost reduction, and supply chain visibility. The position requires thought leadership, client relationship management at executive levels, and the ability to mentor consulting teams while contributing to practice growth and innovation.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Strategic Consulting Leadership: Lead large-scale SAP TM implementations and transformation programs, providing strategic guidance on transportation network optimization, process redesign, and digital supply chain initiatives
2. Client Engagement & Relationship Management: Serve as trusted advisor to C-level executives and senior stakeholders, managing complex client relationships and ensuring alignment between business objectives and solution delivery
3. Solution Design & Implementation Oversight: Architect comprehensive SAP TM solutions integrated with SAP S/4HANA, EWM, GTS, and third-party systems; oversee configuration, customization, testing, and deployment activities
4. Team Leadership & Mentorship: Direct cross-functional project teams (functional, technical, and offshore resources), provide coaching and knowledge transfer, and build organizational capability in transportation management
5. Business Development & Thought Leadership: Support pre-sales activities, develop proposals and statements of work, contribute to industry publications, and represent the firm at conferences and client forums

SAP Transportation Management (TM) Expertise Required

Core SAP TM Competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge of SAP TM modules including Forwarding Order Management, Freight Order Management, Transportation Planning, Carrier Selection, Freight Settlement, and Collaboration Portal
• Deep understanding of SAP TM integration with SAP ERP/S/4HANA logistics (SD, MM, LE) and embedded TM scenarios
• Expertise in transportation planning strategies: manual planning, Transportation Cockpit, optimizer-based planning (VSR), and automated freight unit building
• Proficiency in freight order lifecycle management, tendering processes, subcontracting, and execution monitoring
• Advanced knowledge of charge calculation, freight agreement management, rate tables, and transportation cost allocation

Technical Skills

• SAP TM configuration and customizing across all functional areas (master data, organizational structures, planning profiles, business rules)
• Integration architecture design using SAP PI/PO, Cloud Platform Integration (CPI), Web Services (SOAP/REST), and IDoc/RFC technologies
• Experience with SAP Fiori apps for TM, SAPUI5 development, and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) extensions
• Data migration methodologies using LSMW, SAP Data Services, or Migration Cockpit; system landscape design (development, quality, production)
• Understanding of SAP TM on HANA optimization, performance tuning, and analytics capabilities

Industry Knowledge

• Expertise in logistics and supply chain operations across multiple transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air, intermodal)
• Knowledge of carrier management practices, freight procurement, contract negotiations, and service level agreements
• Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements (customs, dangerous goods, trade compliance) and integration with SAP GTS
• Familiarity with industry best practices, benchmarks, and emerging trends (sustainability, real-time visibility, autonomous transportation)

Consulting Competencies

Client Management

• Proven ability to engage with C-suite executives (CFO, COO, Chief Supply Chain Officer) and influence strategic decision-making
• Expertise in requirements gathering through workshops, interviews, and process analysis; translating business needs into technical specifications
• Change management and organizational adoption strategies, including training program design, communication planning, and stakeholder engagement
• Project governance frameworks, steering committee management, and escalation resolution

Solution Design

• End-to-end solution architecture spanning SAP TM, ERP/S/4HANA, EWM, GTS, and third-party logistics systems (TMS, WMS, visibility platforms)
• Business process optimization using Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies; identification of automation opportunities and efficiency gains
• Integration strategy development including point-to-point, hub-based, and API-led connectivity approaches
• Oversight of custom development (ABAP, SAPUI5, BRFplus) ensuring adherence to SAP standards and maintainability

Leadership & Delivery

• Project and program management using methodologies such as SAP Activate, Agile, or hybrid approaches.
• Leadership of diverse teams (10-30+ members) including onshore, nearshore, and offshore resources across functional and technical disciplines
• Quality assurance practices including test strategy development, UAT coordination, cutover planning, and post-go-live support
• Risk management, issue resolution, and proactive communication to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery

Where you belong

At SAP, you will belong to a diverse and inclusive community that values your contributions and supports your growth. At Global Delivery Hub EMEA, our mission is to lead our customers to success on their business transformation journey to the Cloud. You will have the opportunity to work on critical customer projects, collaborate with experts across SAP, and make a meaningful impact on the success of our customers.

This role offers a clear career progression path, with opportunities to advance to Principal Consultant, Practice Director, or Partner within 3–5 years based on performance, specialize in emerging areas such as SAP TM Cloud, sustainability solutions, or AI/ML in transportation, and participate in leadership development programs including executive coaching, business acumen training, and cross‑practice collaboration.

Join us to bring your skills, build innovative solutions, and belong to a team that drives transformation and success.

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Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion
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Requisition ID: 446483 | Work Area: Consulting and Professional Services | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid