S4 Hana Principal Config Analyst - SAP TM

Requisition ID: 34990

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Principal Configuration Analyst - SAP Transportation Management (TM)

JOB SUMMARY

This role provides deep functional and configuration leadership for SAP S/4HANA Transportation Management (embedded TM) operating within an SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud (RISE) environment and supporting a globally distributed logistics network, including internally operated facilities and 3PLmanaged warehouses.

The position is responsible for designing, stabilizing, optimizing, and governing endtoend transportation planning, execution, and freight settlement using embedded TM as the system of record, while integrating with externally managed warehouse and execution platforms. The role ensures consistent transportation visibility, cost control, and compliance across inbound, outbound, and intercompany logistics flows in a regulated manufacturing and distribution environment.

The Principal Configuration Analyst serves as a bridge between Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Integration, and IT Architecture, ensuring SAP TM solutions align with S/4HANA Private Cloud constraints, thirdparty operating models, and longterm enterprise architecture standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

SAP S/4HANA Embedded TM - Operational Excellence

• Own and enhance SAP S/4HANA embedded TM configuration as the authoritative system for transportation planning, execution governance, and freight financials.
• Support and optimize TM capabilities across:




• Freight unit and freight order lifecycle management
• Inbound, outbound, and intercompany transportation scenarios
• Carrier assignment, tendering, and execution visibility
• Transportation zones, lanes, stages, and routes




• Ensure TM solutions effectively support hybrid warehouse landscapes, including:




• SAPmanaged warehouses (EWM or WM)
• 3PLmanaged warehouses operating external WMS/TMS platforms




• Partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, and Finance to resolve transportation execution issues while maintaining stable operations across internal and externally operated facilities.

S/4HANA TM Design within a 3PLIntegrated Landscape

• Lead solution design and continuous optimization for SAP S/4HANA embedded TM within Private Cloud technical and extensibility constraints.
• Define and own TM functional scope across:




• Freight units, freight orders, packages, and capacity documents
• Planning profiles and strategies
• Freight charge calculation, settlement, and cost allocation
• Transportation event tracking and status visibility




• Design endtoend transportation scenarios that explicitly account for handoffs between SAP TM and 3PL execution systems, including:




• Transportation planning initiated in TM with warehouse execution at 3PLs
• Carrier execution events sourced from external logistics providers
• Intercompany and stocktransfer flows spanning multiple operating models




• Establish clear integration and ownership boundaries between:




• SAP TM (planning, cost, visibility, governance)
• 3PL WMS/TMS platforms (physical warehouse execution)




• Drive adoption of SAP standard TM capabilities and sanctioned extensibility (configuration, Fiori, BAdIs) while minimizing custom logic that conflicts with RISE constraints.

Integration, Financial Control & Compliance

• Ensure TM integrates sustainably with:




• SD and MM delivery processes
• FI for freight accruals, settlement, and cost distribution
• EWM / WM where SAPmanaged warehousing exists
• External 3PL platforms via approved integration patterns




• Govern transportation cost accuracy and auditability regardless of whether execution occurs internally or at partnermanaged facilities.
• Validate TM processes against business, financial, and regulatory requirements, recommending operational or process changes where SAP standard provides superior control.
• Produce and maintain highquality documentation:




• Functional requirements and design specifications
• Endtoend transportation and integration flows
• Configuration rationale and architectural decisions




• Develop and execute test strategies, scenarios, and scripts supporting GxP / GAMP 5 / CSV validation for transportation processes impacting regulated supply chains.
• Act as a TM subjectmatter expert during audits, cutovers, and critical production incidents.

Leadership & Delivery

• Serve as functional lead for SAP TM initiatives, enhancements, and optimization workstreams within an S/4HANA Private Cloud program.
• Facilitate global design workshops spanning:




• Business stakeholders
• Integration teams
• 3PL and logistics service partners




• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to:




• Global SAP TM configuration standards
• Integration governance and design templates




• Participate in shared oncall and critical incident response, coordinating across SAP and thirdparty execution partners as required.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with an enterprise logistics mindset
• Ability to balance Private Cloud constraints, partner operating models, and business requirements
• Clear communicator capable of aligning SAP, business, and 3PL stakeholders
• Proven ability to influence outcomes across organizational and vendor boundaries

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• 10+ years of SAP logistics experience, including deep handson expertise with SAP S/4HANA embedded Transportation Management.
• Demonstrated experience supporting production SAP TM solutions integrated with 3PLmanaged warehouse and logistics environments.
• Strong functional knowledge of:




• Transportation planning and execution
• Freight costing, accruals, and settlement
• Integration with SD, MM, EWM/WM, FI, and thirdparty logistics systems




• Experience delivering solutions within SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud (RISE) constraints.
• Experience contributing to or leading SAP transformation, optimization, or global template initiatives.
• Experience working in Agile or SAFe delivery models.
• Background in regulated manufacturing or distribution environments (medical device, life sciences, or similar).

Skills

• Experience with:




• Multileg, multimodal, and crossborder transportation scenarios
• Carrier collaboration and freight tendering automation
• Highvolume 3PL integration landscapes




• Familiarity with SAPrecommended integration patterns for external logistics providers.
• Understanding of international trade, export controls, and complianceadjacent transportation processes.

-Or-

An equivalent competency level acquired through a variation of these qualifications may be considered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Typical Office Environment requirements include: reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, traverse, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

Target Pay Range:$126,600.00to$158,300.00-Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data
Target Bonus on Base:10.0

We anticipate this requisition will be open for a minimum of five days, from 4/17/2026. We encourage your prompt application.

At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family.Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more.To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates.For us, it's about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, military status or an unfavorable discharge from military service.