Director, Warehouse Management Logistics Systems

Overview

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Director, Warehouse Management Logistics Systems

Exciting opportunity to leads the technology strategy, implementation, and optimization of software systems (like TMS, YMS, and WMS) to drive inventory accuracy and distribution speed.

Role Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing the technology roadmap for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Yard Management Systems (YMS ), and related tools
• Utilizing WMS data to improve warehouse processes, such as picking, packing, and receiving
• Overseeing strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement of WMS, TMS, and YMS platforms
• Managing third-party vendors and Managed Service Providers (MSPs), including performance and relationships
• Leading RFP/RFI processes, vendor selection, and contract negotiations
• Ensuring seamless integration between logistics systems and ERP
• Leading warehouse modernization initiatives, including automation technologies (e.g., Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS), or sophisticated conveyor sorting systems

Person Specification

Essential skills will include:

• 12+ years of progressive experience in warehouse operations, logistics or enterprise systems leadership
• 6+ years of experience in third-party management, tier 1 and 2 WMS platforms, and integrating with ERP systems.
• Proven experience in a similar senior role, logistics, distribution operations, and WMS platforms (e.g. Infios/Koerber, Blue Rock)
• Expert-level experience in vendor selection (RFP/RFI processes), contract negotiation, and managing third-party Managed Service Providers (MSPs)

If you are both a strategic modernizer and technical contributor, capable of introducing automation, AI-driven processes, and next-generation tools to enhance IT WMS delivery this is definitely a role for you!

Next Steps

Apply by contacting Ciaran Ahern, View email address on click.appcast.io

Equal Opportunities

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