SAP Solution Architect

Atlanta, GA (Local candidates)
SAP Solution Architect (40629)
Months
*Candidates must complete a background check & drug screen upon offer*

Overview:
Client is implementing SAP Transportation Management (TM) for the first time. We're hiring two functional consultants to support the implementation (led by Westernacher) and transition into long-term support roles post-go-live.
Key Details:

• Work Model: Hybrid ~50% onsite (likely 1 week onsite, 1 week remote)
• Start Date: Target onboarding by early to mid-August
• Type: Contract with potential to convert to full-time

About the Manager Fucntional Support SAP
Various Skillset MM, QM EWM to run a company SAP
Transportation Management-
Sudo TM Implementation (TM Light)
Approval with SAP implementation TMS, standalone system core ECC system hook into EWM System Future GTS Trade Compliance 2026 , some interested parties tying to get that in the 4th quarter.
SAP/ TM Functional Consultants
Implementation Project TMS and Integration
Role those positions into longterm support Contract To Hires
Currently do not run TM, Chris doesn't have a lot experience in TM a lot of sap exp MM , QM and Deep Knowledge of EWM . Has been a hiring manager for decades, extensive experience bringing on SAP .
Key things you are looking for:
1. implementation under their belt
2. Working knowledge of TM Configuration, Freight Management,
3. Don't want to see AI creation on the resume after looking at the JD.
4.Must be able to speak to their resume if they have it on the resume they need to speak to it.
Interviews:
In- Person Interviews will be the first choice
1. If the first interview is in person just one .
2. If the first interview is virtual 2 rounds
3. No Video assistance and No EarPeace
4. No AI / Chat GPT
Schedule
1. Hybrid Schedule 50% of the time is in the office
2. During Project Implementation they will need resource to be ons one week onsite and one week remotely for configuration.
3. Interview Process Overview, Candidate high level overview, Interviewing Panel Technical and Business Case
Interview Expectations:
1. How and Why, you handle a task
2. Do not submit a candidate that has all the wants but can't speak to and through what they did.
Type of Candidate:
1. Are you open to non-local candidates: Yes
2. Are you open to visa dependent candidates it's not a preference.
3. Specific Industry you want them to come from: No, not necessarily. Experience order management and Transportation
4. Strog in TM and having MM is a plus.
5. Modules: Subject Matter Expert:
Start Date
Target Date: 1st couple of weeks of August
Hiring Reason: To support the project after it is implementation
1. They will be working alongside Westernacher Consulting
2. Client will create transport and push them through
3. TM will be on Hana, ECC is not on Hana They do plant to move everything to S4
4. Fresh Implementation to Hana, It Functional

Must-Have Experience:

• At least one SAP TM implementation
• Strong hands-on config in:
• Transportation planning & execution
• Freight order management
• Freight settlement
• Carrier collaboration

• Ability to explain configuration decisions & business context Interview Process:
  • 2 rounds (at least one video, possibly one in-person)
  • No phone screens; no earpieces or AirPods allowed
  • Deep technical validation-must speak to what's on the resume

Important Notes:

• • This is not a training opportunity-we need TM-capable resources from day one
  • Authenticity is key-no AI-generated resumes or inflated experience
  • TM will run on a standalone HANA system, though Delta's core ECC is not yet S/4

Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent preferred
• 5+ years of experience with TM 9.3 or above.
• Overall, 5+ yrs of SAP Functional experience in SAP logistics.

Experience in following functions :

• 1. Transportation Network
• 2. Freight Unit Building Rule (FUBR)
• 3. Freight unit Order Tendering and Carrier Determination.
• 4. CIF-Integration Models Definition, Configuration and Error Remediation
• 5. Transportation Charge Management Configuration.
• 6. Should be knowledgeable in SAP TM Master Data Management Product, Business Partner, Dangerous goods, Transportation network (locations, routes, and zones) Resources (Vehicles, trailers, Handing units).
• 7. Order Management integration with SAP TM
• 8. Planning - Selection Profiles and Planning Profiles, conditions Optimizer Planning, Schedules, Freight Execution Carrier selection and Tendering.
• 9. SAP TM business process: Inbound and outbound Shipments (Domestic and International) Transportation Load Builder (FTL, LTL Package Builder (Mix Product packing and Layer building)
• 10. Shipper scenario with all modes of transport Road, ocean, Rail and Ocean. Ocean Air Freight Order Transpiration Planning (Freight Units, Freight proposal and Freight Orders)
• 11. Transportation Execution (Carrier Selection, Tendering, Delivery and Shipment proposals)
• 12. Freight Settlement (Charge Management, Charge Calculations, Freight Settlement) and cost distribution.
• Experience in a full project lifecycle highly desired.
• Knowledge of RFC's, BAPI's, BADI's, BDC's, User Exits, and enhancement points.
• Knowledge in TM Queue processing.
• Strong knowledge of outbound/inbound ABAP interfaces using IDOCs, BAPIs, RFCs to/from Middleware, and flat files.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate at different levels within the organization.
• SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) integration and configuration experience highly desired
• SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) cross-module experience highly desired (MM, PM)
• Agile Methodology - Project Experience

Responsibilities:

• Participates in developing functional requirements, testing, training, and implementing Applications. Conducts business process analyses, needs assessments and preliminary cost/benefits analysis in an effort to align information technology with business objectives.
• Facilitates the implementation and support of SAP modules to enhance the clients' business functionality and overall performance, while maintaining a high degree of customer satisfaction.
• Implement and configure SAP Transporta