Techno-Functional Analyst - Production & Manufacturing

About Builders FirstSource Builders FirstSource is a leading supplier of structural building products, value-added components, and services to the professional market. Through technology modernization, business transformation, and digital innovation, BFS is reimagining how materials are manufactured, moved, sold, and delivered across North America. As part of this transformation, BFS is implementing SAP S/4HANA and modern digital capabilities to create standardized, scalable, and integrated business processes across our enterprise. Supporting hundreds of manufacturing, distribution, and operational locations, our technology teams partner closely with the business to modernize critical capabilities spanning planning, production, procurement, warehousing, transportation, sales, delivery, and corporate functions.

Application Services plays a key role in this journey by delivering and supporting the systems, integrations, data, and digital capabilities that enable our business to operate efficiently and scale for future growth. Position Summary The IT Lead Technical Analyst – Production & Manufacturing serves as an experienced techno-functional individual contributor responsible for designing, delivering, and supporting technology solutions that enable Production & Manufacturing operations across Builders FirstSource . This role partners closely with business stakeholders, workstream leadership, developers, solution architects, system integrators, and support teams to translate business requirements into scalable, supportable technical solutions aligned to enterprise standards and business objectives.

The Lead Technical Analyst plays a key role throughout the solution lifecycle, including requirements analysis, technical design, integration design, development coordination, testing, deployment, and production support. A primary focus of this role is designing, implementing, and supporting integrations between manufacturing systems and the broader enterprise application landscape. The Lead Technical Analyst serves as the primary techno-functional lead for Production & Manufacturing integrations, helping ensure reliable, scalable, and efficient end-to-end business processes across an increasingly connected technology ecosystem. The ideal candidate combines manufacturing process knowledge, SAP expertise, and strong technical and integration skills with the ability to solve complex business and technology challenges in a highly integrated environment. What You’ll Do Design Technical Solutions

Translate business requirements into technical solutions. Develop functional and technical specifications. Design solutions aligned to enterprise standards. Partner with developers, architects, and implementation teams. Evaluate enhancements and technology improvements. Support solution design reviews and recommendations.

Design & Deliver Manufacturing Integrations

Serve as the primary techno-functional lead for Manufacturing integrations. Design integrations across Manufacturing and enterprise systems. Develop interface specifications and data mappings. Support integration build, testing, and deployment activities. Troubleshoot complex integration issues. Maintain integration documentation and technical diagrams. Improve integration reliability, scalability, and supportability.
Support Project & Solution Delivery

Participate in solution delivery from design through deployment. Support SIT, UAT, and production readiness activities. Assist with cutover, deployment, and hypercare support. Coordinate with business stakeholders and delivery partners. Identify risks, dependencies, and implementation challenges.

Analyze Manufacturing Processes & Requirements

Gather and validate business requirements. Analyze manufacturing processes and workflows. Support workshops and solution design sessions. Identify opportunities for standardization and automation. Collaborate across Planning, Procurement, Warehouse, Transportation, and Finance teams.

Support Production Operations & Continuous Improvement

Investigate and resolve production issues. Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions. Support application enhancements and upgrades. Monitor solution performance and reliability. Contribute to documentation and knowledge transfer.

Technologies & Capabilities Manufacturing Solutions

Production Planning (PP) Process Manufacturing Materials Management (MM) Quality Management (QM) Manufacturing Master Data Shop Floor Operations Production Reporting & Analytics Inventory & Material Movements Manufacturing System Integrations
Integration Technologies

SAP Integration Suite SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) MuleSoft APIs REST Services SOAP Services OData Services IDocs Event-Driven Integrations Interface Design & Data Mapping
Solution Delivery Capabilities

Requirements Analysis Technical Solution Design Functional & Technical Specifications Integration Design Testing & Quality Assurance Deployment & Cutover Support Production Support Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement
Enterprise Platforms & Tools
SAP S/4HANA

SAP Fiori SAP Signavio SAP WalkMe Power BI Databricks Azure DevOps ServiceNow Microsoft 365
What Success Looks Like
Success in this role is demonstrated through:

High-quality technical solution designs and documentation. Reliable, scalable, and supportable Manufacturing integrations. Successful delivery of projects, enhancements, and system improvements. Effective translation of business requirements into technical solutions. Strong collaboration across business, technology, and delivery teams. Timely resolution of application and integration issues. Adoption of enterprise standards and SAP best practices. Continuous improvement of Manufacturing systems and processes. Positive stakeholder experiences and solution outcomes. Growth in techno-functional expertise across Manufacturing technologies and integrations.
In Your First Year
You will have the opportunity to:

Build expertise in BFS Manufacturing processes, systems, and operations. Establish relationships with business stakeholders and technology partners. Support ongoing SAP and Manufacturing initiatives. Contribute to Production & Manufacturing integration design and delivery efforts. Develop knowledge of the BFS enterprise application landscape and integration ecosystem. Participate in solution delivery activities from requirements through production support. Identify opportunities to improve business processes, system integrations, and operational efficiency. Grow your techno-functional expertise across Manufacturing technologies and enterprise integrations.

Required Qualifications Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 5-8 years of experience supporting SAP, ERP, or enterprise applications. Experience supporting Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or operational business processes. Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions. Experience with system integrations, interface design, or enterprise application connectivity. Experience participating in ERP implementations, upgrades, or business transformation initiatives. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications

SAP S/4HANA experience. SAP Production Planning (PP). SAP Materials Management (MM). SAP Quality Management (QM). SAP Manufacturing or Supply Chain experience. SAP Integration Suite. SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). MuleSoft. SAP Fiori. API, IDoc, REST, SOAP, or OData integration experience. Manufacturing Execution System (MES) experience. SAP certification in a relevant discipline.

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