SAP TM Specialist – Aftersales Automotive Logistics
About MBRDI
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI), headquartered in Bengaluru with a satellite office in Pune, is the largest R&D center for Mercedes-Benz Group AG outside of Germany. Our mission is to drive innovation and excellence in automotive engineering, digitalization, and sustainable mobility solutions, shaping the future of mobility.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated SAP Transportation Management (TM) Specialist to join our global team within the Aftersales Automotive Logistics domain. As a key member of a cross-functional international scrum team, you will support the design, implementation, and optimization of transportation processes using SAP S/4HANA TM at a wholesale level. This critical role focuses on enhancing logistics efficiency, ensuring seamless delivery execution, and improving transportation visibility across the value chain.
Key Responsibilities:
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Transportation Process Design & Optimization
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Analyze, design, and optimize transportation processes to drive operational excellence and reduce logistics costs.
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SAP TM Implementation Support
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Support the implementation of SAP S/4HANA TM, aligning system functionality with transportation business needs at the wholesale level.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Work closely with product owners, scrum team members, and stakeholders across regions to deliver transportation solutions in an Agile environment.
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Testing & Validation
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Develop, execute, and document test cases to validate that SAP TM solutions meet defined business and functional requirements.
Required Skills & Experience:
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Transportation & Logistics Knowledge
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Strong understanding of inbound transportation processes, including supplier-to-warehouse flows, goods receipt, and warehouse integration (EWM).
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Experience with automotive return processes (core returns, warranty returns) handled via inbound TM.
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SAP TM Expertise; Exposure to freight unit building rules (FUBR) and DTR determination logic.
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Practical experience with SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM) functionalities including freight order management, carrier collaboration, and route optimization.
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Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, particularly related to TM module implementation Integration with Inbound Delivery processing.
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Exposure to EDI/XML-based communication with carriers or middleware systems
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Proficiency in SQL for data querying, analysis, and reporting to support transportation process optimization and troubleshooting.
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Agile & SAFe Methodology
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Familiarity with Agile project methodologies and frameworks such as SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).
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Testing & Documentation
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Ability to derive, organize, and execute detailed test scenarios and document outcomes to ensure solution quality.
Soft Skills:
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international Agile environment
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Self-driven with strong time management and ability to manage multiple priorities independently
