SAP Transport Management (TM) – Senior Consultant
About the role
As a SAP TM Consultant, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of Transportation Management processes within SAP TM, with focus on planning, execution, integration, and freight settlement. You will be a valued member of the delivery and AMS teams, collaborating closely with functional and technical teams (ABAP/BTP) across multiple regions to ensure operational stability, continuous improvement, and SLA adherence.
In this role, you will:
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve SAP TM issues related to planning, execution, charge management, and freight settlement.
- Monitor critical SAP TM processes, including:
- Freight Unit building
- Planning & Optimizer
- Freight Order execution
- Carrier tendering & response
- Freight settlement and FI/MM integration
- Identify and resolve stuck documents, such as TM integration queue issues and PPF action failures.
- Support background jobs and interfaces between TM, S/4HANA (SD/MM/FI), EWM, and external systems.
- Collaborate with technical teams (ABAP/BTP) to address interface issues, enhancements, and integrations with connected systems (S/4HANA, EWM, external carriers).
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Work model: Hybrid
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Sao Paulo. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.
What you need to have to be considered
o Bachelor’s Degree
o Advanced English
o Background in SAP Transportation Management (TM).
o Strong hands-on experience with SAP TM Implementation and Support/AMS projects.
o Solid knowledge in Planning, Execution, and Freight Settlement processes.
o Knowledge in troubleshooting integrations with:
§ S/4HANA (sales orders, deliveries, purchase orders)
§ EWM (inbound/outbound processes)
o Strong background working in global support models, handling multi-region teams, and adhering to SLA-based engagements.
These will help you stand out
· Advanced knowledge of Charge Management.
· Background supporting month-end freight settlement and clearing processes.
· Familiarity with integration monitoring tools (queues, IDocs, CPI, PPF actions).
· Exposure to integrations with carrier systems or third‑party logistics solutions.
Please, upload your resume in English.
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
About us
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.com or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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