SAP TM Business Process Analyst

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\:

• Transportation Process Design & Optimization
• Analyze, design, and optimize transportation processes to drive operational excellence and reduce logistics costs.
• SAP TM Implementation Support
• Support the implementation of SAP S/4HANA TM, aligning system functionality with transportation business needs at the wholesale level.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with product owners, scrum team members, and stakeholders across regions to deliver transportation solutions in an Agile environment.
• Testing & Validation
• Develop, execute, and document test cases to validate that SAP TM solutions meet defined business and functional requirements.

Required Skills & Experience\:

• Transportation & Logistics Knowledge
• Strong understanding of inbound transportation processes, including supplier-to-warehouse flows, goods receipt, and warehouse integration (EWM).
• Experience with automotive return processes (core returns, warranty returns) handled via inbound TM.
• SAP TM Expertise; Exposure to freight unit building rules (FUBR) and DTR determination logic.
• Practical experience with SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM) functionalities including freight order management, carrier collaboration, and route optimization.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, particularly related to TM module implementation Integration with Inbound Delivery processing.
• Exposure to EDI/XML-based communication with carriers or middleware systems
• Proficiency in SQL for data querying, analysis, and reporting to support transportation process optimization and troubleshooting.
• Agile & SAFe Methodology
• Familiarity with Agile project methodologies and frameworks such as SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework).
• Testing & Documentation
• Ability to derive, organize, and execute detailed test scenarios and document outcomes to ensure solution quality.

Soft Skills\:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international Agile environment
• Self-driven with strong time management and ability to manage multiple priorities independently