Raju MM
Email : **********@*****.***
SAP CERTIFIED TM FUNCTIONAL CONSULTANT
Professional Summary:
SAP TM Functional Consultant with around 12 years of experience in SAP SD-OTC,TM & JD Edwards, specializing in cross-functional integration with SD, MM, PI, and EWM modules. Proficient in all phases of SAP projects.
Very good experience on various platforms/versions of SAP ERP 6.0, and SAP TM 9.5/9.4/9.3/9.1/8.1, S/4 Hana 1909 & S/4 Hana 2020, 2021&2023.
Experience as a functional consultant in SAP TM and SAP SD and LE of domain experience in SAP Order to Cash Application.
Involved in E2E Implementation Project and Experience with third party logistics interfaces (TMS, EDI) and working knowledge with 3rd party vendors.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define, configure, design, and implement SAP TM solutions according to the organization's unique business requirements- Involved in workshops, proposed feasible solutions to the business requirements. And address the Business Gaps.
Experience with Data conversion and cutover activities & Providing the Analysis and Design Process and its associated documentation - Technical, functional specification, Test Plans.
Experienced in handling defects, creating and moving TR, testing, end-user training, and project support.
Skilled in all phases of SAP Project including project preparation, Go-Live & hyper care activities
Experienced in Testing (Unit Testing, User Acceptance Testing and Integration Testing, DEV, SIT), End User training, Final preparation, Go-Live, project support. & I was part of OTC (Build) team. I was responsible for the Implementation cum Rollout of OTC related Change Requests.
Setting up system for plant/warehouse processes in system and creation of step-by-step guide for Business users.
Customizing FU and FO type to accommodate new requirements.
Testing unique requirements and creation of Test Scripts for Test automation team form as testing.
XML and queue monitoring for resolving integration issues.
Hands on Experience in Business Network for Logistics (BN4L)/Logistics Business Network (LBN) and its integration with TM. Especially for Freight Collaboration (FC) and Global Track and Trace (GTT) options.
Involved in Integrating SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM) with Bourque Logistics creates a comprehensive transportation solution on rail and truck freight. Bourque specializes particularly for rail transportation.
By Using Bourque Logistics Deep integration between SAP and third party carrier system Developed API's between SAP and third party logistics,Communication external carriers to SAP ERP, Carrier settlement from SAP to third party system via. Edi
Master Data: Creation of General and TM specific master data such as Organizational Structure, Business Partner/Carrier, Product Master and Location master, Resource Master, Transportation zone/lane, Agreements and Conditions
Order Management: Sales order/delivery Integration, Order/Delivery based Transportation Requirement, Stock transfer Order, Purchase Order, OTR/DTR types.
Transportation Planning: Freight Unit, Freight Unit Building Rules, configuration of Freight Unit type, Freight order type, Freight Order Creation. Manual planning using Transportation cockpit, Selection profile and planning profile.
Logistic Execution: Configured Route, Route determination & redetermination of route with weight logic. Configured shipment types, shipment cost type & Item categories. Configured pricing procedure for shipment cost type & worked on split profiles in delivery. Cost calculation based on processing modes and Cost settlement to vendor from company
Transportation Execution and Freight order Processing: Carrier selection via direct or tendering, event management with Carrier portal.
Charge Management and Settlement: Charge calculation, Configuration and creation of Freight settlement Document, Freight Agreement, Calculation Sheet, charge type, Rate table, Scales.
Integration with Other SAP and Non-SAP Modules – OTC, PTP, FI, EWM and Carrier Portal like P44, Pc miler,INTTRA & Azure.
Ability to think with a security mindset and has a strong IT background with in-depth Identity and Access Management knowledge.
Having Good knowledge of JD Edwards Management tool (OMW) with Application development life cycle such as Planning, Analyzing, Design, Coding, Implementation, Testing, Documenting and Maintenance.
Having experience in the development of technical specifications, Custom reports, Retrofitting of Modifications, Documentation, Testing and Post-Production support.
Complete knowledge of SDLC. Strong desire to eliminate ambiguity and produce predictability. Involved in Workshops with SAP and Business.
Proactively and continuously evaluate and address issues related to performance, stability, scalability, and extensibility of the systems.
Experienced in developing, troubleshooting, Bug Tracking system, maintaining backlog and process and JIRA.
Technical Skills:
Bug Tracking Tools
Jira, ServiceNow
Web Technologies
Web Services, Postman, MFA, Self-Service Tool
Software Packages
MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams.
ERP Tool
JD Edwards 9.1,9.2 & SAP ERP 6.0, and SAP TM 9.5/9.4/9.3/9.1/8.1, S/4 Hana 1909 & S/4 Hana 2020, 2021&2023.
Operating Systems
Windows XP, Vista & 7, 8, 10, Internet Explorer, Edge, Safari, iOS, Android
Bug Tracking Tools
Jira, ServiceNow
Certifications
S/4 Hana Cloud Private Edition, Transportation Management
Professional Experience:
Panasonic, Jan 2025 – Till Date
TM Functional Architect
Project Description: Panasonic" is a global electronics and technology company headquartered in Japan, known for its diversified business in consumer electronics, automotive solutions, industrial devices, battery technology, energy solutions, and smart infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
worked in Implementation/ enhancements and support of SAP Basic and Advanced Transportation Management module.
Involved in Design, develop, and implement SAP TM solutions to meet business requirements, Configured and customize SAP TM and maintain SAP user roles and authorizations.
Monitor and optimize SAP TM system performance and Troubleshoot and resolve SAP system errors. Submitting and documents SAP reports and queries. Requirement gathering and Fit/Gap analysis of the requirements. Created and maintain SAP documentation/SOPs to follow correct process by users on SAP functionality.
.creation and managing Freight Order, Transportation Execution, Freight settlement, Invoice verification and planning strategies.
Understanding of different issues like Master data, invoice posting, posting period.
Understanding of integration of SAP TM with other systems like3PL ( BRF+, EDI )PI/PO middleware, BW analytics.
Establishing detailed RICEFW objects, work plans, schedules, resource plans and status reports.
Experience in Business Network for Logistics (BN4L)/Logistics Business Network (LBN) and its integration with TM. Especially for Freight Collaboration (FC) and Global Track and Trace (GTT) options.
Verizon, Dallas, TX June 2023 – Dec 2025
SAP TM Consultant
Nature of Project – Shipper
Project Description: Verizon is an American wireless Network business. Verizon is the second-largest wireless carrier in the United States, with 144.8 million subscribers as of December 31, 2023. It currently has the largest network in the United States with their LTE network covering 70% of the United States.
Responsibilities:
Worked on Master data set up like Business Partners, Location, Transportation Lanes, Schedules, Freight agreements and forwarding agreements.
Configured Customer Master, Material Master by defining account group, partner determination procedure.
Configured Sales & Distribution documents involving Sales Inquiry, Quotation, Sales Order, Shipping and Invoice, Order Management.
Worked on Basic functions like Partner determination, Output Determination, Account determination, Credit Management, material determination and cross selling.
Document type definition & determination OTR, DTR, FU, and FO & BP determining profile.
Experience in data modelling, event management, interface development, and performance optimization within SAP TM environments.
Good experience on transportation network modelling, event management functionalities, and user interface customization, driving efficiencies, reducing costs, and enhancing visibility across the transportation lifecycle.
Excellent collaboration skills demonstrated through working closely with SAP developers on customizations.
Worked on LARA to LISA system integrations with P44 Real time GPS based tracking shipments, ETA’s and also to create Forwarding orders in SAP TM.
Worked on development of custom Delivery Creation program to make single delivery based on customized pallet size to make full truck load.
Experience in Business Network for Logistics (BN4L)/Logistics Business Network (LBN) and its integration with TM. Especially for Freight Collaboration (FC) and Global Track and Trace (GTT) options.
Hands-on experience in SAP TM processes like forwarding orders and freight orders, with a track record of fulfilling user requirements through system configurations.
Successfully participated in end-to-end S/4 Hana SAP TM implementation.
Limited Brands April 2021- March2023
SAP SD-OTC,TM Consultant
Nature of Project – Shipper
Project Description Client is a specialty retailer focused on building a family of the world’s best fashion brands. Client headquarters in Columbus, Ohio since 1963. Approximately 3000 stores throughout continental United States.
Responsibilities:
Assist in the development of performance metrics/ measurements for the user access attestations.
Analyzed external and internal EdI failures in SXI_MONI processed XML messages.
Prepared the IA (Impact Assessment) sheet with mentioning the input of working hours of effort and presented at the Business and Solution Architect in the weekly call to approve the IA.
I was part of OTC (Build) team. I was responsible for the Implementation cum Rollout of OTC related Change Requests.
Experience on Master Data, Planning profiles, Selection profiles, Mapping Org elements with TM, FUBR, Freight Order Management, Freight Settlement and Planning.
Strong exposure in TM -EWM direct integration for LDAP (Loading Dock Appointment Notification) and TM ECC integration for STO/Sales Order and Delivery related integration.
Experience in integrating GIS and other applications like Fleet management, Document Holder, Fuel Cards, Customer Portal with TM
SAP TM Intigration with Bourque logistics : RAILTRAC,RAILAcct,RateServer.
Involved in Workshops with SAP and Business with S/4 Hana.
Involved in subcontracting and inbound integration topics.
Involved in requirement gatherings with Business.
Abbott Laboratories Ltd Jan2018—March 2021
SAP TM Consultant
Nature of Project – Shipping
Project Description: Abbott has a broad range of branded generic pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, and nutrition products. It eventually grew to sell research-based drugs, medical devices, diagnostics, and nutritional products.
Responsibilities:
Understanding the new requirements from business to map As-Is into SAP. Revising application and report as per user comment by reviewing program logic, modifying the object, re-testing and debugging Interactive and Batch Applications
Analysis of the requirements and the issues related to Inventory and Procurement Modules.
Worked on Charge calculations, Charge settlement, forwarding order/ Freight order/ Freight booking management, Freight unit building rule, Transportation cockpit, planning etc. scenario in SAP TM.
This project covers Sales, Purchase and Inventory Modules.
Responsible for assisting the users and gathering USER Acceptance Testing Documents (UAT).
Johnson Controls (TYCO) Nov-2016- Dec2017
JDE Associate Consultant
Project Description: Service Delivery System (SDS) will be the single point through which customer requests will be received, fulfilled, and settled. It is an information system which handles various customer requests such as Amount Difference, ATM, and Claims Adjustment Reversal etc. ESDS handles these requests through interfacing with Fulfillment engines. Fulfillment engines in tools take the request input data through series of screens on which business rules are applied according to the requirements and the request is resolved automatically in JDE System.
Responsibilities:
Analysis of the specifications provided by the clients.
Understand the Client requirement based on functional specification document (FSD).
Creating Technical Specification Document (TSD) for the Developed Application.
Design & Development Application & UBE based on Change Request or Development request.
Having Good knowledge of JD Edwards Management tool (OMW) with Application development life cycle such as Planning, Analyzing, Design, Coding, Implementation, Testing, Documenting and Maintenance.
Code (UDC), Inbound and Outbound Interfaces as per the requirement.
Developed UBEs for Inbound and Outbound Process. Fetching records from fat files and loading them into JDE Staging tables.
Embedded BI publisher developments related to UBEs for Purchase Order and Invoice
Supporting end user for S&D, Finance and Manufacturing module.
Data extraction from JDE to Third Party Systems using SQL Queries.
Creating different reports from scratch and modifying the reports.
Involved in modifications as well as new design and development of objects.
Communication with clients daily.
Design of Test Cases and Involved in Unit testing.
Involved in Code review process.
LINDT JUL-2013 to Nov-2016
JDE Associate Consultant
Project Description: Lindt & Sprungli is recognized as a company as a leader in the market for premium quality chocolate, offering a large selection of products in more than 120 countries around the world. It is one of the most innovative and creative companies making premium chocolate, with 12 own production sites in Europe and the US as well as distribution and sales companies around the world
Responsibilities:
Technical & Production Support in resolving tickets
Developing Custom Objects based upon the CR
Involved in debugging and modification of the existing interactive & batch applications.
Prepare the documentation for customized objects
Unit Testing & Surface Testing
Education:
MBA from Osmania University, Hyderabad, 2011.