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The GDS team plays an important role in EY’s strategy by ensuring effective support to EY’s growth agenda.\nOur journey started in 2002 with approximately 200 people. Today we stand at 80,000+ professionals in ten locations around the world. We operate in Argentina, China, Hungary, India, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom.\nClient service is focused on providing Consulting, Assurance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions, and Knowledge support to our clients around the world. The teams enable account teams worldwide to provide seamless, high-quality, value-added support, helping deliver exceptional client service.\nEnablement Services provides cost-effective, high-skilled, and innovative services to support EY’s global and local enablement teams. Markets, BMC, AWS, Finance and Accounting, Risk Management, Procurement, People Shared Services, IT Service Delivery and IT Global Infrastructure services, are among the services offered by Enablement Services.\nOur innovation specialists serve the GDS Client Service and Enablement Services teams, along with Service Lines, Core Business Services and Sectors. The team brings the desired environment, technologies and skilled teams together for facilitation, rapid prototyping and innovative thinking. The competencies offered include analytics, digital, user experience, mobile technology, infrastructure, Microsoft technologies and open innovation.\nThe Opportunity\nThe SAP TM Transportation Management Senior 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 consultant participates in pursuing client sales opportunities and working on bid & proposal efforts along with activities including configuration and setting up the SAP TM system, assessment of client business problems, conducting the analysis to solve the problems, administration of engagement activities while contributing to practice growth and innovation.\nYour Key Responsibilities\nResponsible for the successful delivery of the SAP TM module related deliverables in SAP and S4 HANA implementation, support, and upgrade projects to meet engagement objectives and budget\nLead design workshops with the client and responsible for requirement gathering, solution design, fit-gap analysis, writing functional specification, system configuration, testing and cutover activities for both standalone SAP TM system and embedded SAP TM in S/4 HANA\nDesign SAP TM system Integrations with other modules of SAP/S4 HANA (like EWM, SD, MM etc.) and 3rd Party system\nProvide functional and business process expertise to the project team, resolve TM related client s issues and mentor junior team members\nHandle various industry specific complex TM scenarios like shipper, LSP and carriers\nWork with sales team, write proposals, define SAP TM scope and effort estimation for the new opportunities and present SAP TM capability to the potential client\nSkills and attributes for success\nTechnical and Professional Requirements:\n8-10 years of experience in implementation, support and upgrade projects in SAP TM\nMust have good functional and business knowledge, worked in multiple E2E implementations, integration, testing and application support in S/4HANA embedded TM and SAP TM (latest versions)\nAbility to interact with other cross functional teams from modules like OTC, EWM for integration scenario\nExcellent written and verbal interpersonal skills for co-ordinating across teams\nShould be able to lead workshop or working sessions with business\nKnowledge in ABAP and debugging would be nice to have\nCore SAP TM Competencies:\nComprehensive knowledge in all L3 aspects of SAP TM such as Order Management (Logistics Integration, Freight Unit, Forwarding Order, Freight Order, Freight Booking), Transportation Planning and Execution, Carrier Selection, Charge Calculation and Freight Settlement, Invoice Integration and Carrier Communication methodologies\nProficiency in Master Data setup such as Resource Management, Locations, Business Partners etc.\nDeep understanding of SAP TM integration with SAP ERP S/4HANA logistics (SD, MM, LE) and embedded TM scenarios\nExpertise in Transportation Planning strategies: manual planning, Transportation Cockpit, optimizer-based planning (VSR), and automated freight unit building\nProficiency in Freight Order Lifecycle Management, Freight Tendering processes, Subcontracting and Execution monitoring\nAdvanced knowledge of Charge calculation, Freight Agreement Management, Rate tables and Transportation cost allocation\nTechnical Skills:\nSAP TM configuration and customizing across all functional areas (master data, organizational structures, profiles setup for Planning, business rules such as BRF+ conditions)\nData migration methodologies using DRF, LSMW, SAP Data Services, or Migration Cockpit; system landscape design (Development, Quality, Production)\nUnderstanding of SAP TM on HANA optimization, performance tuning, and analytics capabilities\nExpertise in implementation planning, fit-gap analysis, SAP TM system configuration E2E, testing, rollout and post-implementation support.\nIndustry Knowledge:\nExpertise in logistics and supply chain operations across multiple transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air, intermodal)\nKnowledge of carrier management practices, freight procurement, contract negotiations, and service level agreements\nFamiliarity with industry best practices, benchmarks, and emerging trends (sustainability, real-time visibility, autonomous transportation)\nConsulting Competencies:\nClient Management\nProven ability to engage with client and influence strategic decision-making\nExpertise in requirements gathering through workshops, interviews, and process analysis; translating business needs into technical specifications\nChange management and organizational adoption strategies, including training program design, communication planning, and stakeholder engagement\nProject governance frameworks, steering committee management, and escalation resolution\nSolution Design\nEnd-to-end solution architecture spanning SAP TM, ERP or S/4 HANA, EWM, GTS, and third-party logistics systems (TMS, WMS, visibility platforms)\nBusiness process optimization using Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies; identification of automation opportunities and efficiency gains\nIntegration strategy development including point-to-point, hub-based, and API-led connectivity approaches\nOversight of custom development (ABAP, SAPUI5, BRF+) ensuring adherence to SAP standards and maintainability\nLeadership & Delivery\nProject and program management using methodologies such as SAP Activate, Agile, or hybrid approaches.\nLeadership of diverse teams (10-30+ members) including onshore, nearshore, and offshore resources across functional and technical disciplines\nQuality assurance practices including test strategy development, UAT coordination, cutover planning, and post-go-live support\nRisk management, issue resolution, and proactive communication to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery\nTo qualify for the role, you must have\nDegree in Engineering or MBA in Supply Chain Area.\nDesired to have SAP certification on SAP TM.\nHaving experience of working in integration area of SAP TM and other areas.\nMinimum of 8-10 years of experience in SAP TM.\nWhat we look for\nWhat we offer you\nAt EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.\nAre you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.\nTo help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.\nOur Commitment: As a commitment, we persistently endeavour to embody our values, fulfil our purpose, and champion inclusiveness. Our dedication is to cultivate EY into an environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated, creating a supportive atmosphere for individuals to authentically be themselves and contribute their utmost.\nProfessional Development: From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe in continuous learning. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and connect and grow through mentorship.\nPeople and Culture: In our dynamic workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are ingrained in our culture. We're united by a commitment to create an environment where every individual's differences are valued, practices are equitable, fostering a sense of belonging. Our shared values include integrity, respect, teaming, inclusiveness, energy, enthusiasm, courage to lead, and building relationships based on doing the right thing.\nBenefits: Embark on a transformative career journey with us and indulge in a suite of premium benefits, encompassing exclusive health and wellness packages, enticing rewards, and cutting-edge learning opportunities that empower you to continually grow and excel in your professional and personal development.\nHow to Apply: If you are passionate to join us and are aligned with our commitment to building a better working world, we invite you to apply by completing our user-friendly form with personal and professional information and by providing your consent to data privacy.\nSuccessful candidates advance to a competency-based interview. If mutual interest persists, a job offer awaits.\n“We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion”.\nEY | Building a better working world\nEY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.\nEnabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.\nEY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. 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