Sr. Functional SAP Analyst - TM

*Please note, we do not offer C2C or C2H employment and are unable to sponsor visas for this position. This is a hybrid (not remote) position that is 3 days onsite; however, willing to provide company sponsored relocation to Houston, TX.

SUMMARY

Experienced Information Systems (IS) Sales and Distribution (SD) Logistics Execution (LE) Functional Senior Analyst who is:

Proficient in the implementation, design, configuration, support and upgrade of SAP, specifically the SD, LE, TM modules module, and other associated business applications

Responsible for gathering and organizing business requirements, analyzing data requirements, performing systems analysis and design activities, and supporting system development, testing, and delivery efforts

Responsible for supporting all phases of the system development life-cycle process for SAP and other associated business applications

Applicants must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and prior experience with the delivery of SAP applications. Applicants must have strong project execution experience following project management standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

Project Responsibilities

Modifies and/or enhances SAP following an established project management methodology

Define interface requirements, and work with system vendors on external systems interfacing with SAP

Define project scope and objectives

Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports

Ensure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables

Conduct project meetings and provide project tracking and analysis

Facilitate and lead analysis and design sessions with functional users and business managers to document procedures and to gather functional requirements

Create/review and QA functional designs and specifications for configuration, application security, reports, data conversions and interfaces

Coordinate quality assurance efforts by creating and executing unit, string, integration and user acceptance test plans

Ensure training materials and user skills are current and coordinate necessary user training

Coordinate project cutover, go-live and support

Support Responsibilities

Research and resolve SAP help desk incidents in compliance with the Business Unit and IS Management service level agreements

Monitor the operation of critical business processes

Review and test software updates

Perform application controls testing for Sarbanes Oxley annual audits

Perform annual disaster recovery testing

Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned.

Comply with all Company policies and procedures.

Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, science, engineering or related discipline and/or 10 years of equivalent work experience

7 or more years of hands-on SAP configuration and implementation experience

Minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on experience with SAP TM.

At least 1-2 full lifecycle SAP S/4 HANA TM (Embedded) implementation projects.

Collaborate with stakeholders to define, configure, design, and implement SAP TM solutions according to the organization's unique business requirements.

Provide subject matter expertise on SAP TM modules such as Order Management, Planning, Freight Execution, Charge Calculation, and Settlement.

Design and execute seamless integrations between SAP TM, SAP EWM, and any relevant third-party Transportation Management Systems (TMS).

Troubleshoot and resolve complex SAP TM configuration and integration issues.

Conduct data analysis and process optimization, maximizing the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of logistics operations.

Facilitate the migration of transportation management processes to the new SAP S/4 HANA environment.

At least 1-2 full lifecycle SAP S/4 HANA TM (Embedded) implementation projects.

Experience with BRF+ or other rule-building tools within SAP TM is a plus.

Experience working on SAP version ECC 6.0 and Enhancement Pack 8 or higher preferred

Experience integrating SAP with other enterprise applications

Experience leading multiple major projects is a plus for this candidate

Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Participation in mergers, acquisitions or divesture activities a plus

Possess SAP functional competencies in the Sales and Distribution and Logistics Execution modules

Thorough understanding of SAP implementation methodologies and configuration methods

Experience with configuration in the area of Logistics Execution: shipment document types; Routes, Stages, transportation planning and shipments - individual/collective; transportation planning point; transportation chain; shipment cost documents; and shipment cost item categories

Experience with third party logistics interfaces (E2Open TMS, SAP TM, Bourque, EDI 410, EDI 404) and working knowledge with third-party vendors

Very good understanding of Logistics Integration with FI and MM modules

Experience with implementation of transportation module for barge and vessel movements is a plus

Experience with working on SAP output forms on both delivery and Shipment documents (e.g., Bill of Lading, Proforma, Dangerous goods information etc.)

Experience with Freight pricing and 3-way match

Additional skills using EDI/IDoc, SAPScript, or ABAP debugging is a major plus

Experience with export Order to Cash process is a major plus

Strong Project Management and leadership skills

Ability to work independently, as a member of a team, or as team leader and should be self-sufficient

Strong understanding of application support principles and practices with a focus on customer service

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities

Good written and oral communication skills