Roles and Responsibilities :
- We are looking for a seasoned SAP Transportation Management (TM) Functional Consultant with deep expertise in S/4HANA TM, a solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain logistics, and proven delivery experience in the chemical industry.
- The successful candidate will lead the design, configuration, drive cross-functional alignment, act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams and optimise our Yard Management solutions which have a deep integration with TM.
A strong background in SAP R/3 to S/4HANA migration projects is required.
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Functional knowledge :
- Strong understanding of end-to-end transportation and logistics processes: freight order management, carrier selection, route planning, yard management, and freight settlement, milestone tracking, gate management, and inbound/outbound logistics handoffs.
- Proficiency in freight order lifecycle management, subcontracting, execution monitoring, and event management (milestones, status updates).
- Solid knowledge of SAP modules interfacing with TM: MM (Materials Management), EWM (Extended Warehouse Management), SD (Sales & Distribution), and FI/CO.
- Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.
- Ability to drive and facilitate cross-team technical discussions, aligning stakeholders from TM, EWM, Manufacturing, Core Systems, and business teams towards a common solution design.
- Understanding of multi-ERP integration scenarios
- Familiarity with BASF-relevant logistics processes in the chemical industry: bulk transport, hazardous materials, inbound/outbound logistics
- Experience supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT), functional testing, and hypercare phases post go-live.
- Ability to drive standardisation and reduce non-standard developments by leveraging SAP standard functionalities.
Apply a global mindset with a strong focus on reusability, standardisation, and harmonisation when designing and developing new solutions – ensuring scalability across BASF’s global landscape.
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Technical Knowledge :
- Strong understanding of ABAP development, including object-oriented ABAP (OO-ABAP).
- Deep knowledge of API/event-based architecture: Kafka, SAP API Management, SAP Integration Suite (CPI), and event-driven design patterns for real-time logistics data flows
- Familiarity in SAP S/4HANA migration tools and methodologies (SUM, SPDD/SPAU, custom code adaptation, Simplification Item checks).
Familiarity with SAP BTP (Business Technology Platform)
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Relevant Professional experience :
- Overall, we are looking for an SAP TM Functional Consultant with +4 years of IT industry experience in SAP software implementation with increasing levels of responsibility. We require:
- Proven track record in at least one full-cycle SAP TM implementation or major upgrade project.
- Demonstrated experience in SAP R/3 to S/4HANA migration projects
- Experience working in global, multicultural, and geographically distributed teams, ideally in a shared services or digital hub environment.
- Background in the chemical, manufacturing, or process industry is a strong advantage, with exposure to multi-site logistics models.
- Experience delivering IT solutions in an agile product model, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and DevOps practices.
- Hands-on involvement in system integration projects with third-party logistics providers (3PLs), carriers, or external platforms.
- Proven experience in driving and coordinating System Integration Testing (SIT) across multiple workstreams, including test planning, defect management, and sign-off in complex multi-system landscapes.
- Experience with application lifecycle management, change/release management, and quality assurance processes.
Experience running IT solutions as products (product ownership mindset) and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
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Relevant Education :
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university.
- Advanced English skills – written and verbal; additional European languages are a plus.
- Growth mindset with a genuine curiosity to learn, adapt, and improve in a fast-evolving technology landscape.
- Strong team player with excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure on non-routine and highly complex tasks.
Comfortable working in a multicultural environment across multiple time zones.
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Nice to Have :
- Experience with additional programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
- Knowledge of Jira and/or Microsoft Azure DevOps for project and backlog management.
- SAP certification in TM, S/4HANA Logistics, or related areas.
- Experience with SAP Yard Logistics (YL) as a complement to TM.
- Familiarity with core lean practices and IT product management methodologies.
