SAP Transportation Management (TM) Lead

Our Montreal based client is seeking an experienced SAP Transportation Management contractor to join their project immediately and wil l run until the end of January 2025 with possibility for extension.  This will be a hybrid work setting with some potential travel required.

• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with various aspects of SAP TM including leading workshops, freight order management to project execution.
• This role involves configuring the SAP TM module to meet specific business requirements and optimizing transportation operations to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Configure and tailor the SAP TM module to align with business requirements, focusing on order management, planning, freight settlement, and charge calculation.
• Knowledge of configuring the SAP TM module to meet specific business requirements, including order management, planning, freight settlement, and charge calculation.
• Transportation Planning and Scheduling : Ability to plan and optimize routes, schedules, and resource utilization to ensure efficient transportation operations.
• Freight Order Management : Proficiency in managing freight orders, freight bookings, and freight units within the SAP TM system.
• Carrier Selection and Management : Skills in selecting and managing carriers, including negotiating contracts and managing carrier performance.
• Freight Costing and Settlement : Understanding of freight costing, invoicing, and settlement processes within SAP TM.
• Integration with Other SAP Modules : Experience with integrating SAP TM with other SAP modules such as SAP ERP, SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management)
• Transportation Network Design : Knowledge of designing and maintaining transportation networks, including locations, routes, and zones within SAP TM.
• Transportation Charge Management : Expertise in managing and calculating transportation charges based on various factors such as distance, weight, and service levels.
• Compliance and Reporting : Familiarity with legal compliance requirements related to transportation and the ability to generate reports for analysis and decision-making.
• SAP TM Master Data Management : Proficiency in managing master data elements such as business partners, products, and resources in SAP TM.
• EDI and Communication Technologies : Understanding of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and other communication technologies for data exchange with carriers and partners.
• Project Management : Skills in managing SAP TM implementation projects, including planning, execution, and monitoring project progress.
• Custom Development : Knowledge of custom development within SAP TM, including enhancements and modifications using ABAP or other relevant programming languages.
• Transportation Analytics : Skills in using analytics tools within SAP TM to gain insights into transportation operations and performance.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders : Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders, including logistics service providers, customers, and internal teams.

Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.