SAP Transportation Management Consultant – Riyadh (Onsite)

About the role

The SAP Transportation Management (TM) Consultant will design, configure, and implement SAP TM solutions to support the logistics operations of a multinational client in Riyadh. The role requires close collaboration with business stakeholders to translate transportation requirements into scalable SAP functionalities and ensure seamless integration with SAP S/4HANA and other supply‑chain modules.

Key responsibilities

• Lead requirement‑gathering workshops and translate transportation processes (planning, execution, freight settlement) into SAP TM configurations.
• Design end‑to‑end TM architecture, including integration with SAP S/4HANA, carrier systems, and external logistics platforms.
• Configure core TM modules such as Transportation Planning & Optimization, Freight Order Management, Carrier Selection & Tendering, Charge Management, and Booking & Scheduling.
• Develop functional specifications for RICEFW objects and support testing cycles (SIT, UAT) while resolving defects.
• Coordinate with ABAP, CPI, and middleware teams to build and maintain interfaces, ensuring data consistency across master data objects.
• Prepare functional design documents, configuration guides, SOPs, and support cut‑over, go‑live, and hyper‑care activities.

Required profile

• 8‑10 years of SAP experience with at least 4‑5 end‑to‑end implementations.
• Strong hands‑on expertise in SAP TM (embedded or standalone) and preferably SAP S/4HANA TM.
• Good understanding of transportation processes: planning, execution, freight costing, and settlement.
• Experience integrating SAP TM with SAP SD, MM, FI and external logistics systems.
• Ability to write and review functional specifications for enhancements and interfaces.
• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing industries and ability to work in multicultural, fast‑paced environments.

Required skills

• SAP Transportation Management (TM)
• SAP S/4HANA TM
• SAP SD, SAP MM, SAP FI
• ABAP
• SAP CPI
• Middleware integration
• Transportation planning & optimization
• Freight order management
• Carrier selection & tendering
• Charge management & freight settlement