Job Summary
The SAP RLM Consultant will design, configure, and maintain the SAP Remote Logistics Management (RLM) module tailored for upstream oil and gas operations. The role ensures seamless tracking, packing, and dispatch of materials, equipment, and personnel between onshore supply bases and offshore or remote fields, tightly integrating with Materials Management (MM), Plant Maintenance (PM), and Shipping (SD).
Key Responsibilities
- Supply Chain Execution: Configure and manage the core RLM processes: Goods Receipt at supply base, staging, container allocation, packing, manifesting, and shipping to remote platforms.
- Material Tracking & Returns: Implement end-to-end material tracking across supply chain touchpoints. Configure RLM returns processes for tracking damaged equipment, rental tools, and surplus items back to onshore bases or vendors.
- Cross-Module Integration: Drive integration between RLM, PM (for maintenance work order components), MM (for inventory and stock transports), and SD (for dynamic shipping and delivery rules).
- Custom Adjustments & Enhancements: Gather business requirements to draft detailed Functional Specifications for custom RLM reports, user exits, BADIs, and barcode/RFID mobile tracking integrations.
- Testing & Deployment: Lead System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Manage data cutover, hypercare support, and process documentation for onshore/offshore logistics users.
Skill Requirements
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Domain Expertise: Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in SAP RLM specifically within the Upstream Oil & Gas sector.
- Technical Configuration: Strong configuration knowledge in SAP RLM core areas (Supply Chain, Material Tracking, Container Management, Voyaging, Returns).
- SAP Cross-Module Knowledge: Solid understanding of SAP MM (Stock Transport Orders, Inventory Management) and SAP PM (Maintenance Orders, Bom structures).
- Industry Dynamics: Thorough understanding of offshore logistics constraints, marine/aviation manifesting, hazardous material rules, and rig supply priorities.
- Soft Skills: Strong communication skills to interact with both technical developers and offshore logistics operators or base managers.