SAP Transportation Management (TM) Functional SME – Strategic & Commercial Sealift

Role Overview

• Serve as the functional authority for SAP Transportation Management (TM) focused on ocean and sealift operations.
• Design and configure TM solutions supporting: Ocean freight planning, booking, and execution, Vessel scheduling, routing, and capacity management, Multi-modal transportation scenarios integrating sea, land, and port operations, Freight cost management and settlement processes.
• Align TM capabilities with complex maritime transportation requirements and mission constraints.
• Apply deep knowledge of DoD DoW Strategic Sealift and commercial maritime logistics to system design and process optimization.
• Support planning and execution processes for: Military cargo movement via sealift, Port operations, staging, and embarkation/debarkation, Coordination with commercial carriers and government-owned assets.
• Ensure system solutions reflect real-world operational constraints, timelines, and mission priorities.
• Lead integration between SAP TM and upstream/downstream systems, including: SD (order management) for demand signals, EWM/Yard Logistics for port, staging, and warehouse coordination, FI/CO/FM for freight cost capture, billing, and financial tracking.
• Ensure seamless data flow and process alignment across transportation planning, execution, and financial settlement.
• Operate as a senior member of an Agile team, participating in: Sprint planning, backlog refinement, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Translate operational needs into user stories, acceptance criteria, and functional designs.
• Collaborate with Product Owners to prioritize sealift and maritime transportation capabilities.
• Deliver iterative enhancements aligned with program milestones and mission objectives.
• Conduct fit-gap analysis between current maritime operations and SAP TM capabilities.
• Develop functional specifications and configuration designs for scalable and compliant solutions.
• Recommend approaches that balance standard SAP functionality with specialized sealift requirements.
• Lead and support functional and integration testing (SIT/UAT) for maritime transportation scenarios.
• Validate end-to-end flows including: Cargo planning, vessel assignment, shipment execution, and tracking.
• Support cutover planning, deployment, and post-go-live stabilization.
• Analyze sealift operations to identify efficiency improvements, cost optimization opportunities, and risk reduction strategies.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to improve visibility, planning accuracy, and execution performance.
• Ensure accuracy of transportation data, shipment status, and freight cost information.
• Support development and validation of operational dashboards and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business, or related field
• 8+ years of SAP functional experience, with deep specialization in SAP Transportation Management (TM)
• Proven experience supporting SAP S/4HANA implementations, preferably in large, complex environments
• Strong understanding of end-to-end transportation and logistics operations
• Ability to facilitate workshops, influence stakeholders, and drive consensus across diverse teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Benefits

• healthcare
• wellness
• financial
• retirement
• family support
• continuing education
• time off benefits