Senior Manager of Supply Chain and Planning Systems

OVERVIEW

As a Senior Manager of Supply Chain and Planning Systems, you will be responsible for plan, design and development of systems in the areas of ERP Supply Chain, pre-production, Merchandising and Inventory Planning areas. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Systems, you will be responsible for software solution to business requirements, systems design and development with in-house staff and/or partners. Work pro-actively with the business to understand their strategic direction and how to support the execution of their strategies most effectively. Engage with business teams within area of responsibility to communicate and scope the functional IT plan aligned with overall IT plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Manage a small team and serve as a Functional/Technical Lead on Supply Chain (Direct purchasing), Merchandising, Planning and Pre production areas and also contribute to hands-on design and development.
• Participate in discovery, architecture and solution design.
• Develop/enhance systems based on requirements defined, either by modification to third-party software or new development, using prescribed SDLC tools and techniques for solutions to business problems.
• Follow Agile Development Methodology.
• Work with Business Analysts and Architects to convert business solutions into technical designs.
• Understanding advanced, integrated business processes; identifying and recognizing global integration consequences.
• Lead Production support and perform troubleshooting primarily code issues.
• Participate in project management activities, including estimating, developing, and monitoring project plans for medium sized projects, often spanning multiple application areas.
• Successfully handling multiple projects, completing them on time, on budget and exceeding customer expectations.
• Coordinate and/or deliver end-user training as appropriate.
• Keep up with current trends in technology as they relate to the operation business areas.
• Prepare regular status reporting and updates to management.
• Demonstrate our values of Passion for Client Service, Innovation, Expertise, Balance, Respect for All, Teamwork, and Initiative.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of experience in ERP, Merch and Planning systems with increasing Functional and Technical responsibilities.
• 4+ Years of experience in leading teams.
• Extensive experience and In depth knowledge of the functionality of ERP Supply chain Direct purchasing & Inventory, VMLP Merchandising systems, PLM Product Lifecycle Management and Design systems.
• Development, Coding and Configuration experience with systems such as SAP, Oracle required.
• Knowledge and experience in managing platforms such as Anaplan, Invent Analytics, Vibe IQ, Flex PLM, Centric etc.
• Knowledge of system and process best Practices required.
• Strong business experience coupled with high energy, drive and motivation to succeed.
• Experience working with vendors, negotiating work and ensuring quality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to sell concepts and ideas to a wide range of audience; effectively communicate complex concepts to all levels of the organization and the project team.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Energetic and self-motivated, willingness to learn and openness to change are important.
• Proven experience on full life cycle implementations of ERP. Consulting experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred) in computer science or related technical field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Retail Environment is a big plus.
• Enjoy working in a fast pace environment.

The base salary range for this position is $200,000-$230,000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company’s total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.