SAP TM Lead Consultant

SAP TM Lead Consultant

Job Title: SAP TM Lead Consultant (12-Month Contract)
Location: Remote (with occasional travel if required)
Client: Global Pharmaceutical Company
Contract Length: 12 Months
Start Date: ASAP
Engagement Type: Contract (W2 or Corp-to-Corp)

About the Role

We’re partnering with a global consulting firm to bring on an experienced SAP TM (Transportation Management) Lead Consultant to support a long-term SAP S/4HANA transformation for a major pharmaceutical client. This is a high-visibility role driving the TM workstream, from design through to go-live, with a focus on integrating transportation planning, execution, and tracking across a complex supply chain network.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the SAP TM subject matter expert across blueprinting, solution design, implementation, testing, and cutover

• Lead workshops with business and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and map end-to-end TM processes

• Design and configure SAP TM modules (Basic & Advanced) in alignment with S/4HANA

• Oversee integration with SAP EWM, MM, and third-party logistics providers

• Collaborate with offshore teams and ensure alignment with global template and project governance

• Provide guidance on data migration, master data readiness, and interface design

• Support testing cycles, defect resolution, training, and hypercare

• Communicate with senior client stakeholders, project managers, and internal consultants

Required Experience

• 8+ years of experience with SAP TM, including hands-on configuration

• At least 2 full lifecycle SAP TM implementations as a Lead Consultant

• Strong understanding of transportation planning, freight order management, and carrier selection

• Experience with S/4HANA is essential

• Prior experience in regulated industries, ideally pharmaceuticals

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to lead functional teams and coordinate with technical and offshore resources

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with SAP Event Management, SAP GTS, and SAP EWM

• Experience working in large, global SAP programs

• Background in consulting or client-facing project roles

• Knowledge of GxP or validated environments is a plus

What’s on Offer

• 12-month engagement with high likelihood of extension

• Work with a global consulting team and top-tier pharma client

• Competitive daily rate

• Fully remote with limited travel requirements