Distribution Systems Director
$200kFull-time
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Distribution Systems Director in Naperville, IL. Key Tasks:
- Lead the end-to-end implementation and deployment of enterprise Warehouse Management System (WMS) capabilities across a national distribution network
- Own business readiness, operational readiness, and deployment planning for large-scale warehouse transformation initiatives
- Serve as the executive leader for solution build, System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Operational Readiness Testing (ORT), cutover planning, hypercare, and go-live activities
- Establish testing strategies, governance models, defect management processes, and deployment readiness criteria
- Coordinate cross-functional execution across Operations, Supply Chain, IT, third-party vendors, system integrators, and distribution center leadership
- Identify and mitigate implementation risks while ensuring delivery against business objectives, budget, and timeline commitments
- Develop scalable deployment playbooks and standardized implementation methodologies to support future distribution center rollouts
- Inbound Planning
- Pre-Receiving
- Receiving
- ASN Processing
- Cross-Dock Operations
- Replenishment
- Slotting
- Inventory Control
- Cycle Counting
- Wave Planning
- Order Release
- Picking
- Packing
- Shipping
- Yard Management
- Returns Processing
- Value-Added Services
- Drive operational standardization and best practices across a multi-site distribution network
- Lead initiatives related to warehouse slotting, labor management, and warehouse management system optimization
- Partner with distribution center leadership to improve throughput, inventory accuracy, customer service, and labor productivity
- Translate operational requirements into scalable technology solutions
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; Advanced degree preferred
- 10+ years of experience in distribution operations, warehouse systems, supply chain technology, or enterprise logistics
- 5+ years leading large-scale warehouse transformation or systems implementation programs
- 5+ years of people leadership experience
- Proven experience leading multiple end-to-end enterprise WMS implementations, including build, testing, cutover, go-live, and hypercare
- Experience with a leading enterprise Warehouse Management System platform (e.g., Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP EWM, Oracle WMS, or similar)
- Deep understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, labor management, fulfillment, and distribution technologies
- Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams through complex enterprise transformation initiatives
- Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
- Experience supporting brownfield warehouse deployments is strongly preferred
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