SAP Transportation Management (TM) Functional SME (remote) in Saint Louis, Missouri at Veterans Enterprise Technology Solutions Inc
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Job Description
Saint Louis, Missouri
ID: j-2147
JOB TYPE:
Direct Hire
REMOTE STATUS:
Full Remote
Responsibilities:
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.
Strategic & Commercial Sealift Operations
- 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.
End-to-End Logistics Integration
• 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.
Agile Delivery & Product Development
• 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.
Requirements Analysis & Solution Design
• 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.
Testing, Validation & Deployment
• 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.
Operational Optimization & Continuous Improvement
• 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.
Data Integrity, Visibility & Issue Resolution
• Ensure accuracy of transportation data, shipment status, and freight cost information.
• Support development and validation of operational dashboards and reporting.
Required:
- 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