Our Toronto/Montreal based client is looking for an SAP TM contractor to join their project immediately and will run until the middle of December 2025 with a potential for an extension. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in SAP TM with deep configuration skills and strong integration experience. This will be a hybrid work setting with some occasional travel to the clients office.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong coding skills in ABAP OO.
• Good understanding of end-to-end core business processes of SAP TM & integrations.
• Good knowledge about SAP TM integration with ERP process areas such like Sales, Procurement and Returns for Shipper Scenario.
• Experience in SAP TM basics: TM Org Business Units setup, Transportation Network Setup (Locations, Zones, Lanes, Default Routes etc), Resource Setup (Vehicle, Calendar) and DRF Framework (For Master Data Transfer)
• Knowledge about the latest trends of SAP TM - Latest Version, Deployment Options, Licensing Options and functionalities introduced in the latest version
• Define and maintain transportation contracts (e.g., carrier agreements, freight contracts, spot bids).
• Set up contract types (e.g., master contracts, rate contracts, ad-hoc agreements).
• Manage contract validity periods, business partners (shippers, carriers, LSPs), and service levels.
• Define rate scales (weight, distance, zone-based pricing).
• Set up discounts and surcharges based on business rules.
• Ensure accurate freight cost calculation based on contract terms.
• Handle freight invoicing (self-billing vs. carrier billing).
• Support audit and dispute resolution for transportation charges.
• Link with SAP ERP (FI/MM/SD) for financial settlement.
• Connect with SAP Freight Collaboration (FCTR) for carrier collaboration.
• Interface with SAP Event Management (EM) for real-time tracking and cost updates.
• Ensure contracts comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Generate analytics & reports on freight spend, carrier performance, and contract utilization.
• Support audit trails for contract changes.
• Compare actual vs. contracted rates to identify savings.
• Support tender management (RFQ, bid analysis, award decisions).
• Enable dynamic pricing adjustments based on market conditions.
• Train business users on contract setup and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot issues related to rate calculations and contract discrepancies.