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Job Title: Transportation Management Solutions (TMS) Architect
Location: Remote
Duration: Contract - 6 months to start, possibility for extension
Pay Range: $100-110hr
Job ID: 372271
About BCforward
BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.
Job Description
We are seeking a Transportation Management Solutions (TMS) Architect to shape and lead the delivery of integrated, multi-modal transportation capabilities across the enterprise. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience in SAP Transportation Management, SAP BTP-CPI integration, and cross-module SAP integration, and a proven ability to translate business priorities into scalable architectures that strengthen logistics networks and support strategic objectives. Milestone-based travel to headquarters may be required periodically.
Responsibilities:
- Design and govern end-to-end transportation capabilities across planning, execution, and settlement to ensure continuity and alignment.
- Champion the use of data and analytics to enable effective transportation decision making.
- Develop architectural deliverables including system landscapes, integration flows, and process documentation.
- Own transportation integration architecture across APIs, events, and EDI with robust error handling and monitoring.
- Define technical standards that drive consistency and long-term maintainability.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for multi-modal operations including Rail, Truck, Barge, Vessel, and Containers.
- Provide strategic insights to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and advance enterprise transportation objectives.
- Collaborate with business and technology leaders to align solution designs with the enterprise roadmap.
- Lead architect working sessions to translate transportation pain points into scalable solution designs and prioritize backlogs.
- Partner with transportation to define data architecture and governance for locations, carriers, equipment, lanes, and rates.
- Define technical onboarding and interface specifications with carriers and visibility providers, including data contracts, SLAs, and exception handling.
- Deliver concise, stakeholder-friendly documentation that supports alignment and implementation readiness.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 12+ years of recent end-to-end TMS implementation experience with strong supply chain planning and solution architecture background.
- 5+ years leading cross-functional teams and enterprise initiatives.
- Strong business acumen with ability to influence senior stakeholders and guide decisions.
- Demonstrated data literacy across business use cases, sources, and analytical approaches.
- Strong prioritization, problem-solving, communication, and project leadership skills.
- Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with accuracy and accountability.
Preferred Skills:
- SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM) deep, hands-on expertise.
- Expert SAP Integration using SAP BTP-CPI, connecting SAP S/4HANA with third-party systems.
- Cross-module SAP integration expertise across SD, MM, and SAP CM (Commodity Management - ACM & IS-Oil).
- Experience with Motive, Mastery, or SAP LeanIX.
- Exposure to Tratics, Telegraph, Kaleris, and FourKites or similar visibility providers.
- Industry experience supporting transportation in Agriculture and/or Oil & Gas; Brazil localization exposure is a plus.
- Omni-channel logistics for bulk wholesale and retail distribution with distinct planning and execution needs.
- Hybrid agile delivery, integration architecture, and modern transformation practices.
- Modal expertise across Rail, Truck, Barge, Vessel, and Containers.
Why BCforward?
At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for growth with global clients.
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.
Additional Details
- Milestone-based travel to headquarters may be required periodically.
About Our Commitment
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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