Role: Sr. Director IT SCM Solutions (BY WMS)
Job Description:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute IT strategic direction regarding supply chain management applications across the enterprise as it relates to Customers Operations Engineering and Technology.
- Collaborate with senior executives and key stakeholders to identify opportunities for technology to enhance supply chain operations and achieve business goals.
- Lead communications around all WMS including weekly executive team updates and project team updates.
- Lead Customer Engagement starting with RFP solution sales Customer onboarding and continued support with QBRs & projects.
- Oversee 4 WMS technology platforms new customer implementations WMS Migrations TES projects system integrations enhancements & support and change management.
- Manage new WMS project to include piloting a new WMS technology engaging customers on conversion and executing implementations on time and on budget.
- Build mentor and manage a highperforming team of IT professionals specialized in supply chain management.
- Provide input and justify annual budget needs relating to IT supply chain planning.
- Provide leadership and direction to foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages a positive growth mindset for leaders and team members.
- Responsible for hiring and evaluating IT talent for WMS organization.
- Collaborate with crossfunctional leaders to set goals & priorities critical success factors and define metrics to measure success.
- Creates synergies across WMS platforms by driving best practices from each WMS and creating cross WMS learning opportunities.
- Manage vendor relationships with technology vendors and service providers to ensure optimal performance and value.
- Responsible for maintaining SOX/SOC compliance and audit documentation for WMS IT activities.
- Maintain financial reporting to track expenses and benefits to align with budgets and financial commitments.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science Engineering or Supply Chain Logistics;
20 years of large project management experience managing a team of directs and indirects IT WMS and/or ERP experience
- 10 years IT Supply Chain logistics experience
- 5 years consulting experience implementing WMS TMS and/or ERP systems
- Proven track record of successfully leading largescale IT projects and initiatives
- Strong ability to manage through change
- Deep understanding of supply chain processes and technologies (B2B & B2C) including ERP WMS TMS and analytics tools
- Preferred direct experience with the following WMS technologies (Blue Yonder Korber (High Jump) Manhattan)
- Must be open to travel with the ability to travel 10% depending on projects
- Strong leadership capabilities and ability to be a key liaison between internal/external stakeholders
- Strong decision making ability
- Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Have advanced knowledge of WMS functionality and configurations including but not limited to picking packing shipping receiving and transportation and inventory management