Tractor Supply Company · 6 hours ago
Director, IT SAP Platforms
Brentwood, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expTractor Supply Company is seeking a Director of IT SAP Platforms to lead the architecture, engineering, and operations of their enterprise SAP landscape. This role involves defining the SAP roadmap, ensuring alignment with business needs, and overseeing the development of SAP capabilities while driving modernization through cloud readiness and AI enhancements.
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Responsibilities
Lead and define the vision for Tractor Supply’s enterprise SAP platforms, shaping the architecture, engineering, and operational direction needed to support current business operations and the transition to SAP S/4HANA RISE
Partner with finance, supply chain, merchandising, store operations, and corporate teams to ensure SAP capabilities align with the Life Out Here strategy and deliver scalable, secure, and business-ready solutions
Own, prioritize, and manage the multiyear SAP technology roadmap, including modernization, lifecycle planning, cloud readiness, integration improvements, automation, and AI-enabled enhancements to SAP processes
Lead teams of SAP solution architects, engineers, functional analysts, BASIS administrators, integration specialists, cloud platform engineers, and support partners in delivering roadmap initiatives, enhancements, and stable daily operations
Direct the development and enforcement of SAP technical standards, integration frameworks, configuration quality practices, release and change management processes, and environment strategies that ensure a consistent and reliable ecosystem
Develop and manage strategic technology and vendor partnerships, including SAP, implementation partners, and platform providers, to accelerate delivery, optimize cost, and strengthen platform capabilities
Ensure the SAP environment meets stringent requirements for security, privacy, compliance, high availability, and performance, including oversight of incident response, SLA management, monitoring, capacity planning, and operational governance
Build, scale, and develop SAP engineering and operations teams across multiple locations, fostering a high-quality, high-velocity delivery culture capable of supporting enterprise growth
Establish and maintain strong platform governance to ensure upgrades, enhancements, and major implementations are executed with rigor, quality, and minimal business disruption
Provide an environment that attracts and retains industry-leading SAP talent through a strong engineering culture, clear direction, and opportunities for professional growth
Serve as an executive escalation point for SAP issues and communicate platform priorities, risks, and progress to technology and business leaders
Contribute as a member of the technology leadership team in shaping organizational strategies and advancing Tractor Supply’s transformation through SAP S/4HANA RISE, automation, and responsible use of AI within enterprise systems
Maintain compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies related to SAP data, access, retention, and system operations
Demonstrate thought leadership in SAP platform modernization, S/4HANA RISE evolution, automation, and AI-driven improvements to strengthen Tractor Supply’s operational capabilities and customer experience
Qualification
Required
A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in SAP architecture, engineering, or platform operations, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership or director-level role
Demonstrated success leading SAP teams, guiding complex ERP initiatives, and delivering reliable, scalable enterprise platforms
Strong background developing SAP technology roadmaps, building business cases, driving modernization efforts, and delivering new capabilities through S/4HANA RISE, automation, and cloud integration
Experience in high-velocity environments with responsibility for production operations, incident management, release governance, and large cross-functional implementations
Familiarity with retail domains such as Merchandising, Finance, Supply Chain, and Store Operations is preferred
Proven ability to partner with business leaders, communicate clearly, and build trusted relationships across functions
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field
A comparable combination of education and experience will be considered
Deep knowledge of SAP technologies including SAP ECC, SAP S/4HANA RISE, SAP BASIS, SAP integration services, and enterprise platforms
Experience with cloud infrastructure (Azure or similar), automation and monitoring technologies, DevOps practices, and AI-enabled enhancements to SAP workflows
Understanding of enterprise security, compliance, and performance optimization within large-scale SAP environments
Experience with SAP and related enterprise platforms and tooling
Strong leadership presence, the ability to scale and develop technical teams, excellent communication and executive presentation skills, disciplined execution, strong vendor management skills, and a record of delivering stable, secure, and innovative SAP platforms in a fast-moving business environment
Preferred
Change management and project management
Tech savvy
Enthused by Tractor Supply Co. values
Strong presentation skills
Business case development
Proven negotiator on multi-million-dollar projects across various categories
Ability and proficiency in Microsoft Office
Familiarity with procurement systems is a plus
Knowledge of business principles, contract law and various IT related strategies
Applied knowledge of spend analytics and how to effectively leverage and develop procurement and customer centric reporting
Benefits
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance
Company
Tractor Supply Company
Tractor Supply Company is the operator of rural lifestyle retail stores.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Hal Lawton
President & CEO
Rob Mills
SVP & CIO
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