
Manager, IT - Software Engineering & Development HQ IT-Application Services
Job Description
We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market
You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable
At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree
Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so
As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels
PURPOSE 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
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
Functional
Own end-to-end Transportation Management (TM) capability across Integrated Supply Chain value streams, ensuring alignment to the “BFS Way” (simple, standard, efficient processes)
Partner with business stakeholders to define
and translate transportation needs into scalable system capabilities across planning, execution, settlement, and visibility
Lead TM delivery across Project Elevate releases and pilot deployments, ensuring successful execution across design, build, test, deployment, and stabilization
Own and prioritize the TM backlog, including enhancements, defects, and change requests, aligned to business priorities and operational outcomes
Guide SAP TM solution design and configuration across transportation planning, freight orders and units, rate management, costing, and transportation cockpit capabilities
Partner with cross-functional SAP teams, including MM, SD, PP, and EWM, to ensure seamless end-to-end process integration
Define and monitor key TM performance metrics, including freight cost, on-time delivery, load utilization, and carrier performance
Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve transportation cost, service, visibility, and operational efficiency
Serve as the primary IT partner to transportation business stakeholders, supporting change adoption, user readiness, and ongoing process improvement
Technical
Translate business and functional
into scalable technical solutions aligned with SAP best practices and clean core principles
Own TM integration strategy across SAP and external systems, including EWM, SD, carrier networks, and logistics platforms, and oversee integration solutions leveraging IDocs, BAPIs, APIs, web services, and middleware technologies such as PI/PO, CPI, and MuleSoft
Govern custom development, including ABAP enhancements, BADIs, and user exits
Define and enforce testing strategy (SIT, UAT), ensuring end-to-end scenario validation and business readiness
Oversee defect management and root cause resolution to support system stability and operational performance
Supervisory
Lead and develop TM team members across onshore and offshore delivery, including resource planning, work assignment, coaching, and performance management
Provide direction on team priorities, capacity planning, and resource allocation across transformation initiatives and steady-state support
Manage and govern delivery from System Integrator (SI) and AMS partners, ensuring quality, timeliness, and adherence to solution and delivery standards
Establish and maintain governance cadence for status, risks, issue resolution, and performance metrics across internal and external teams
Coach and mentor team members, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership
MINIMUM
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
The
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 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 COMPETENCIES Subject matter expert in Logistics (truck, rail, multi-modal), Transportation Planning, Fleet Management (own/lease) Experience with configuration of SAP S/4HANA Logistics & Transportation, and SAP Transportation Management Experience in project management, process design and metrics Excellent verbal and written communications skills Excellent presentation and facilitation skills Strong self-starter and self-directed worker Strong leadership and management skills, including driving results through people
Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and negotiation skills
Established strategic and critical analysis skills
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Business and Financial Acumen Demonstrates depth of understanding for the P&L and financial analysis Teaches business and financial acumen to others
Understands KPIs and how BFS makes money
Know the different business segments and how they relate to one another
Understands customer sales and engagement
Demonstrates functional and/or technical expertise
Understands complex issues and demonstrates problem solving skills
Understands how to maximize business results regardless of industry cycle
Results Driven Holds self and others accountable
Communicates and sets clear goals with plans to deliver
Manages competing priorities effectively
Demonstrates appropriate urgency
Drives to exceed expectations in alignment with our BFS SPICE values
Embraces and follows best practices
Demonstrates self-starter, can-do attitude
Strategic Thinking and Decision Making Leverages resources and teams around them to solve problems and create mutually beneficial outcomes
Demonstrates willingness and courage to make tough decisions in a timely manner
Balances short-and-long term priorities Demonstrates proactive versus reactive thinking
Asks questions to identify root cause and analyze situations more accurately
Servant Leadership Demonstrates humility by putting others first
Builds trust-based relationships
Leads by example, with kindness and respect
Collaborates well across all areas of the business
Advocates for others Actively listens to understand the meaning and intent of what the other person is communicating
Demonstrates authenticity and encourages others to do the same
Emotional Intelligence Demonstrates situational awareness – knows when and how to adjust leadership style in different situations
Demonstrates self-awareness – understands strengths and weaknesses Demonstrates empathy – puts themselves in other’s shoes
Assumes positive intent
Develops and Leads Others Drives alignment through clear communication of vision, goals, and expectations
Invests time on a regular basis in performance feedback and developmental conversations
Fosters a respectful and inclusive environment
Empowers, motivates, and inspires others
Coaches and mentors for their development
Guides and persuades others to deliver positive outcomes
Growth Mindset Demonstrates a growth mindset; takes appropriate risks, fails fast and forward, learns from mistakes
Perseveres and champions growth, even in the face of resistance, ambiguity, or possible failure
Thinks like an owner with an entrepreneurial spirit
Demonstrates and encourages intellectual curiosity
Continuous learner; seeks opportunities and knowledge for personal and professional growth
Sees possibilities over problems and actively seeks solutions
Innovation Encourages out-of-the box thinking to create new ways of doing things
Continuously seeks to improve and simplify pain points in the business
Anticipates, embraces, and leads change
Develops and executes breakthrough strategies
Integrity Does the right thing even under challenging circumstances
Communicates with honesty
Consistently treats others fairly and equitably
Demonstrates reliability and does what they say they will do
Conducts tough conversations and delivers difficult messages with kindness and respect
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
Ability to travel up to 40% during the transformation program; expected to reduce to approximately 20% following major deployment milestones. #LI-JA1 #LI-Remote This position was posted on May 29, 2026 and we anticipate it will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period
We encourage your prompt application
Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority
We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies
Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day
You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons
The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment
Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS
In addition to the base wage listed, this position is also eligible to earn an annual bonus subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law
Eligibility and the amount of the bonus varies based on overall company success, thresholds met and other terms and conditions of the Company’s active bonus policy for the respective year
At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable
designed to make life better for you and the people you love
Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives
This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance plans, 401(k) retirement savings plan, PTO (including paid sick time), and 8 paid holidays per year (for salaried and hourly team members)
Details about Builders FirstSource’s
offerings are available here www.bldrbenefits.com
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