TMS FUNCTIONAL LEAD

Job Purpose:Lead and manage the end-to-end logistics applications landscape, with a strong focus on Transportation Management Systems (TMS), ensuring business continuity, system optimization, continuous improvement, cost efficiency, and high service quality.The role acts as the key link between Logistics business stakeholders, IT teams, and technology vendors, translating business requirements into effective functional solutions and driving value from logistics technology.Key Responsibilities:Own and manage the logistics application portfolio, including TMS, WMS, ERP logistics modules, CRM, and system integrations.Partner with Logistics and Supply Chain stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into functional solutions.Lead TMS functional initiatives, enhancements, implementations, integrations, and continuous improvement.Drive application optimization, innovation, and process improvement across logistics operations.Ensure logistics applications are stable, available, secure, and aligned with business requirements.Develop and maintain the logistics application catalogue, including functionality, ownership, SLAs, and costs.Manage technology vendors, monitor SLAs, and ensure high-quality service delivery.Support application budgeting, forecasting, CAPEX/OPEX management, and cost optimization.Ensure compliance with internal policies, information security standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.Act as the primary functional liaison between business users, IT, vendors, and implementation partners.Qualifications & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.5+ years of experience in enterprise applications, with significant exposure to logistics and supply chain systems.Strong hands-on functional experience with TMS, WMS, and ERP logistics modules.Experience in TMS implementation, integration, configuration, enhancement, and support.Previous experience as a Functional Lead, TMS Lead, Application Manager, Business Systems Lead, or similar role.Strong understanding of logistics and supply chain processes, particularly transportation operations.Proven experience in vendor management, SLA governance, and application ownership.Experience managing application budgets, CAPEX/OPEX, and cost optimization initiatives.Strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.