[Hiring] Manager, IT - Software Engineering & Development HQ IT-Application Services @Builders FirstSource

Role Description

Builders FirstSource (BFS) is executing a multi-year transformation (Project Elevate) to standardize core operations on SAP S/4HANA. This role serves as the end-to-end IT owner for Transportation Management (TM), delivering scalable, integrated solutions across the Integrated Supply Chain value streams.

The Senior Manager / Manager is accountable for SAP TM strategy, delivery, and operational performance, ensuring alignment to the “BFS Way” (simple, standard, efficient processes) and seamless integration with adjacent capabilities including EWM, Order Fulfillment, Procurement, and carrier networks.

This leader partners with business stakeholders and external delivery partners to drive high-quality solutions, strong adoption, and continuous improvement in transportation cost, service, and visibility.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of SAP experience, with strong expertise in SAP Transportation Management (TM)
• Demonstrated experience leading SAP TM solutions across design, build, testing, deployment, and support
• Experience supporting large-scale SAP S/4HANA transformation programs, including multi-phase releases or pilot deployments
• Strong functional knowledge of transportation operations, including planning, execution, settlement, carrier management, and shipment visibility
• Proven experience integrating SAP TM with SAP EWM, SD, MM, and external logistics or carrier platforms
• Hands-on experience with SAP TM configuration, Fiori applications, and debugging; working knowledge of ABAP enhancements preferred
• Experience with integration technologies such as IDocs, APIs, web services, and middleware platforms including CPI, PI/PO, or MuleSoft
• Experience defining and executing SIT and UAT strategies and supporting defect resolution across integrated solutions
• Experience managing System Integrator (SI) and AMS partners and holding vendors accountable for delivery quality and performance
• Strong understanding of transportation KPIs, including freight cost, service performance, carrier performance, and utilization
• Experience with transportation-related master data, including carriers, rates, lanes, zones, and agreements, preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across business and IT organizations
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Requirements

• Own end-to-end Transportation Management (TM) capability across Integrated Supply Chain value streams
• Partner with business stakeholders to define requirements and translate transportation needs into scalable system capabilities
• Lead TM delivery across Project Elevate releases and pilot deployments
• Own and prioritize the TM backlog, including enhancements, defects, and change requests
• Guide SAP TM solution design and configuration
• Partner with cross-functional SAP teams to ensure seamless end-to-end process integration
• Define and monitor key TM performance metrics
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Serve as the primary IT partner to transportation business stakeholders
• Translate business and functional requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Own TM integration strategy across SAP and external systems
• Govern custom development, including ABAP enhancements, BADIs, and user exits
• Define and enforce testing strategy (SIT, UAT)
• Oversee defect management and root cause resolution
• Lead and develop TM team members across onshore and offshore delivery
• Provide direction on team priorities, capacity planning, and resource allocation
• Manage and govern delivery from System Integrator (SI) and AMS partners
• Establish and maintain governance cadence for status, risks, issue resolution, and performance metrics
• Coach and mentor team members

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• PTO (including paid sick time)
• 8 paid holidays per year (for salaried and hourly team members)