Sr. Manager, Construction Solutions

Job Description

Supply Chain Solutions (SCS) is a key subdomain of Southland’s Building Lifecyle Solutions, supporting the systems, tools, technology, and workflows that keep Southland’s supply chain running well. This role helps improve how teams plan, buy, move, track, and manage materials across procurement, warehousing, inventory, logistics, and distribution operations.

As the Sr. Manager of Supply Chain Solutions, you will work with IT and business leaders to improve processes, roll out the right technology, and build more consistent ways of working across the company. This role is responsible for turning business needs into practical solutions that help teams work smarter, improve visibility, and support growth.

═══════════════════════════════════════ WHAT YOU’LL DO: ═══════════════════════════════════════

═══════════════════════════════════════ RELATIONSHIP BUILDING/MANAGEMENT ═══════════════════════════════════════

• Build strong working relationships with IT, Operations, Procurement, Finance, and other business leaders.

• Serve as the link between business teams and technical teams to make sure solutions meet real operational needs.

• Help align priorities across groups so projects move forward with clear ownership and support.

• Build trust by communicating clearly, following through, and staying close to the work.

═══════════════════════════════════════ WORKFLOW OPTIMIZATION ═══════════════════════════════════════

• Review current supply chain processes and identify where systems, data, or workflow changes can improve performance.

• Help standardize how teams work across procurement, warehousing, inventory, logistics, and distribution.

• Simplify workflows where possible so teams can work faster, with fewer handoffs and less rework.

• Use input from the field and from business teams to improve how work gets done.

• Define the key reports and measures that show where supply chain processes and systems are working and where they need improvement.

═══════════════════════════════════════ TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT ═══════════════════════════════════════

• Lead the evaluation, selection, implementation, and integration of supply chain systems, including WMS, TMS, and ERP-related tools.

• Work with IT to make sure solutions fit within company standards and connect well with existing systems.

• Help teams prepare for rollout by defining business needs, testing solutions, and supporting adoption.

• Look for ways to improve how systems work together so teams have better data and fewer manual workarounds.

• Own the business side of system improvements after go-live, including gathering feedback, setting priorities, and working with IT on updates and fixes.

═══════════════════════════════════════ CHANGE MANAGEMENT ═══════════════════════════════════════

• Lead change efforts tied to new systems, process updates, and ways of working.

• Set clear expectations early so teams understand what is changing, why it matters, and what support they will have.

• Listen to feedback, address issues early, and adjust where needed to improve adoption.

• Help teams move through change in a practical way that limits disruption and keeps work moving.

• Make sure users are trained and ready before new tools or process changes go live.

═══════════════════════════════════════ SUPPORT AND DOCUMENTATION ═══════════════════════════════════════

• Support team growth through coaching, mentoring, and clear direction.

• Make sure key workflows, decisions, standards, and system requirements are documented and easy to follow.

• Provide day-to-day guidance to teams working on supply chain technology efforts.

• Help maintain a consistent approach across projects, teams, and locations.

• Help maintain accurate and consistent item, supplier, and location data so teams can rely on the systems they use every day.

═══════════════════════════════════════ STRATEGIC PLANNING & GOVERNANCE ═══════════════════════════════════════

• Help shape the roadmap for supply chain technology based on business needs, operational pain points, and company priorities.

• Work with Divisional leadership to prioritize efforts that will have the greatest impact.

• Support long-term planning for systems, process improvements, and team capability.

• Keep an eye on practical new tools and technology that could improve performance, reduce manual effort, or solve real business problems.

Skills and Requirements

• Strong experience in supply chain technology, business systems, or a related field.

• Experience working with platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Kojo, or similar enterprise systems.

• Solid understanding of procurement, warehousing, inventory, logistics, and distribution workflows.

• Experience leading system implementations, process improvement efforts, or cross-functional projects.

• Ability to work well with both business stakeholders and technical teams.

• Strong communication skills and a practical, straightforward approach.

• Ability to sort through complex issues, make sound decisions, and keep work moving.

• Interest in tools that improve visibility, automation, reporting, and day-to-day execution.

• Experience with WMS, TMS, or similar logistics platforms is preferred.

• Experience building or scaling technology capabilities is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field is preferred.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].