Functional Lead SAP SD- Logistics

Job Title: Functional Lead SAP SD (Logistics)
Location: Nashville TN (Preferred) Also open to Carrollton TX; Boston MA; Raleigh NC; Westmont IL
Employment Type: Full-Time
Openings: 1

We are partnering with a leading automation machinery manufacturing company seeking an experienced SAP SD Functional Lead with Logistics specialization to support a large-scale digital transformation initiative.

This role is ideal for a senior SAP professional with strong expertise in Sales & Distribution (SD) Logistics Execution (LE) Warehouse Management and Transportation particularly within a discrete manufacturing environment. You will play a key role in shaping the ERP roadmap driving process standardization and delivering scalable SAP S/4HANA solutions integrated with third-party systems.

• Serve as the Functional Lead for SAP SD with a focus on Logistics Execution and warehouse operations

• Drive solution design and process standardization across SD LE and integrated supply chain platforms

• Support logistics processes including material staging shipping transportation advanced shipping notifications (ASN) and bill of lading outputs

• Ensure seamless integration with Finance Project Systems Supply Chain and third-party systems

• Lead Agile (SAFe) delivery teams through sprint planning backlog management and release execution

• Oversee development testing and end-to-end validation for complex manufacturing and distribution scenarios

• Support integration between SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) and Manhattan WMS

• Drive risk mitigation cutover planning and change management activities

• Promote scalable solutions while minimizing unnecessary customizations

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 8 years of SAP experience in SD Logistics Execution Inventory and Warehouse Management

• At least one full end-to-end SAP S/4HANA implementation in a discrete manufacturing environment

• Strong expertise in SAP SD order management shipping intercompany flows and transportation processes

• Hands-on experience with SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)

• Experience integrating SAP with third-party systems (e.g. Manhattan WMS)

• Familiarity with integration tools such as SAP PI/PO CPI MuleSoft

• Knowledge of Variant Configuration (VC) is a plus

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (SAFe experience preferred)

• U.S. work authorization required (no current or future sponsorship available)

• Experience supporting MTS MTO CTO or ETO manufacturing models

• Background in automation machinery capital equipment or complex manufacturing environments

• Leadership experience in enterprise ERP transformation programs