Role Overview:

As the Associate Director forSupply Chain Technology, you will serve as a key deputy to theDirector of Technology and Innovation, providing strategicleadership and operational oversight for our supply chaintechnology initiatives. You will be responsible for developing andexecuting a comprehensive technology roadmap, ensuring seamlessintegration of WMS, TMS, and other critical systems, and drivingcontinuous improvement to optimize performance and efficiency. Inaddition, you will collaborate closely with cross- functional teamsto identify and implement innovative solutions that support thedigital transformation of our supplychain.

KeyResponsibilities:

StrategicLeadership

• Leadcross-functional teams within the Department to implement andmaintain supply chain technology solutions, including WMS, TMS andother relevant systems and guiding them towards the organization'starget operating model for connected technologies.
• Mentor and manage team members, ensuring that they arealigned with strategic objectives and equipped to support anintegrated supply chain technology ecosystem.
• Develop and communicate a comprehensive technologyroadmap for all supply chain technology systems, identifying andprioritizing initiatives to meet business needs.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology to optimizesupply chain processes, reduce costs, and enhance customerexperience.

OperationalExcellence and Governance

• Serve as a strategic partner to operations leaders,establishing a robust governance framework for change requests andaligning them with the unified supply chain technologystrategy.
• Work with key stakeholders toensure that change requests are managed effectively within theunified system, supporting alignment across WMS, TMS, and relatedapplications.
• Drive continuous improvementinitiatives to enhance system efficiency andeffectiveness.

ConnectedTechnology Oversight

• Lead efforts to enhance connectivity across all supplychain technologies, facilitating integration between WMS, TMS, andother critical systems.
• Partner withdevelopment teams to drive enhancements and application changes,ensuring that technology solutions evolve in line with operationalneeds and strategic goals.
• Guide initiativesthat improve interoperability between systems, leveraging connectedtechnology to streamline workflows across the supplychain.

StakeholderEngagement and Change Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for all supply chaintechnology systems, representing the product function in executiveand cross-functional meetings.
• Facilitatestakeholder communication, training, and alignment for new systemcapabilities, driving consistent adoption and effective use acrosstheorganization.

Qualifications:

Leadershipand Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong leadership abilities with experience in coachingand mentoring teams; ready to take on expanded responsibilitieswhenever required.
• Excellent communicationskills and the ability to collaborate and influence stakeholdersacross all levels of the organization.
• Astrategic mindset with the agility to adapt to a dynamic andfast-pacedenvironment.

ProfessionalExperience:

• 9+ yearsof experience in product management or leadership roles in relatedsupply chain technologies, with demonstrated success in managingcomplex system implementations.
• Proven trackrecord in driving product strategy, managing end-to-end productlifecycles, and leading cross-functionalteams.

TechnicalSkills:

• Proficiency inSQL and data analysis, with experience developing optimized queriesand using analytics to inform product decisions.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, Transport Management andwarehouse management platforms (e.g., Manhattan, Blue Yonder) andvarious key features, solutions to derive key business value ishighlypreferred.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, ComputerScience, Information Systems, or a related field. Advanced degreeor certification in Product Management or Supply Chain Managementis a plus.