SAP TM Consultant

Freelance SAP TM Consultant

Project: SAP S/4HANA Transformation – SAP Transportation Management Implementation
Contract Length: Initial 6 months
Start Date: December 2026 / January 2027
Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Italy
Engagement: Freelance / Contract

The Opportunity

We are currently supporting a leading pharmaceutical client undertaking a major SAP S/4HANA transformation programme, which includes the implementation of SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM).

Working through a global system integrator, we are looking for an experienced Freelance SAP TM Consultant to join the project team and play a key role in the design, configuration and implementation of SAP TM as part of the wider S/4HANA transformation.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large-scale, international transformation programme within the pharmaceutical sector, working alongside an experienced implementation team.

The initial contract will be for 6 months, with the overall programme expected to run for over a year. Extensions are therefore highly likely.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end implementation of SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM) as part of the wider S/4HANA transformation.

• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand transportation and logistics requirements.

• Lead and contribute to functional design, solution definition and configuration activities within SAP TM.

• Translate business requirements into effective SAP TM solutions.

• Support integration between SAP TM and other SAP modules and third-party systems.

• Participate in workshops, fit-gap analysis and solution design sessions.

• Support testing activities, including functional, integration and user acceptance testing (UAT).

• Assist with defect resolution, troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

• Support deployment, go-live preparation and post-go-live activities.

• Collaborate with the wider system integrator and client project teams.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience as an SAP TM Consultant.

• Proven experience delivering SAP TM implementation projects.

• Strong understanding of transportation management and logistics processes.

• Experience working within an SAP S/4HANA transformation environment.

• Experience with SAP integration and cross-functional business processes.

• Ability to engage effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

• Fluent professional English is essential.

• Willingness to travel occasionally to Italy for on-site project workshops and meetings.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience working within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry.

• Exposure to GxP-regulated environments and associated compliance requirements.

• Italian language skills would be advantageous.

• Experience working on large-scale, international SAP transformation programmes.

Contract Details

• Initial 6-month freelance contract.

• Target start date: December 2026 / January 2027.

• Remote working with occasional on-site visits to Italy.

• Long-term programme extending beyond 12 months, with a strong likelihood of contract extensions.

Interested? If you are an experienced SAP TM Consultant looking for your next freelance assignment on a major international S/4HANA transformation, we would be keen to hear from you.