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.

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