SAP Functional Analyst - Richardson, United States - the Ladders

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    SAP Functional Analyst - (TMS) Transport Management System

    The SAP Transportation Management System (TMS) helps manage the logistics of moving physical goods. The Lead SAP Functional Analyst will be responsible for the overall architecture and design, related to SAP TMS configuration and system design. This dynamic role will allow the individual to tap into their technical architecture, analytical and leadership skills, interact with internal stakeholders and think outside the box in developing creative solutions.

    LOCATION: Richardson, TX 75080

    POSITION: Direct Hire with client

    SCHEDULE: Hybrid. In the office Monday - Thursday, remote on Friday.

    SALARY: 140,000k

    BENEFITS: Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, plus much more

    ***Sorry no Sponsorship, C2C or 3rd Parties.

    DUTIES:

    • Responsible for the overall technical architecture and design, for SAP S/4 HANA TMS.
    • Accountable for software delivery including continuous improvement, practices, and principles.
    • Document major processes and development milestones.
    • Stay up to date with technology trends and industry best practices.
    • Develop & support enterprise architecture strategies for guiding principles, processes, policies, and standards.
    • Formulate and define systems scopes and objectives based on both user needs and a thorough understanding of application systems and industry requirements.
    • Analyzes business and user needs and follows through the full development life cycle.
    • Modify, maintain, and update complex TMS configuration and program routines.
    • Educate others in the workflow, business processes and reporting metrics enabled by TMS modules or other application systems.
    • Define, test, train, implement, and support one or more functional areas within the TMS System or other ERP application systems.
    • Monitor developers in software development methods, processes, and implementation of those methods.
    • Manage project plan, scope, risk, and resources.
    • Act as team leader for project teams.
    • Stay up to date with best practices and follow standards.
    • Manage work relations with internal and external partners.
    • Ensure solutions align with the IT long-term strategy.

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • Degree in computer science, engineering, or another STEM field or equivalent experience
    • 12+ years of relevant experience configuring, deploying, and managing EWM solutions.
    • 5+ years of SAP S/4 HANA TMS
    • 5+ years of Functional experience in SAP Transportation Management
    • 1 to 2 end-to-end implementations on S/4 HANA
    • Requires travel periodically to visit Distribution centers and plants and collaborate with the teams.
    • Knowledgeable in SAP TM Master Data including Business Partner, Dangerous Goods Transportation Network such as Locations, Routes, Zones and Resources Vehicles, Trailers, HU etc.
    • Hands on experience in OTR (order based) & DTR (delivery based) processes, including Selection, Planning profiles, Condition's optimizer planning and scheduling, Freight Execution Carrier selection, Tendering and cost distribution.
    • Strong hands-on experience in SAP TM Charge Management includes Rate Tables, Scales, Calculation Sheets, Freight Agreements
    • Strong hands-on experience integrating SAP TM with other areas such as SAP EWM, Freight Collaboration, SAP LBN, Project 44 and other third-party software such as PC Miler, SMC3 etc
    • Candidate should have experience working with business to understand their requirements.
    • Excellent external communication and leadership skills are required in dealing with customers and partners.
    • Knowledge and experience in the following tools, disciplines and processes are preferred: Azure Dev Ops, MS Project, and Agile methodology.

    Preferred:

    • Excellent Project Management skills.
    • SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) knowledge.

    Nice to have:

    • SAP LBN hands on experience especially Dock Appointment Scheduling
    • Knowledge on ABAP Development, Debugging, custom objects such as BADI, functional modules, ALV Reports etc.
    • Experience integrating TMS with Maxload is a plus