Director of Supply Chain Applications

The Director of IT Applications - Supply Chain is accountable for all application delivery inclusive of project delivery, application support and maintenance related to our supply chain applications, as well as leadership of the team. This role, reporting to the VP of IT Service Delivery will provide strategic technology planning for corporate and enterprise technology systems aligned to the achievement of business outcomes. As the Director you will also develop key business partnerships and deliver value to our stakeholders by identifying and proactively offering innovative technical solutions in support of the achievement of business goals.ResponsibilitiesPartner with our Manufacturing, Planning, Order Management, Logistics and Supply Chain teams to drive strategic value within our application portfolio.This role is a senior stakeholder in relationships with externally sourced application teams.As a key member of the IT leadership team, this role contributes to the development and execution of the enterprise-wide IT strategy, while responsible for ensuring our Supply Chain applications are fully aligned and positioned to deliver compelling business value.Manage and coordinate IT delivery through vendors and IT contracts, ensuring efficient and effective implementation of application & development solutions.Lead strategy discussions with business and IT leaders in the Supply Chain space.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and provide technical guidance to achieve organizational goals.Develop and implement standardized IT policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure consistency and efficiency in IT operations across all locations.Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, promoting professional growth and development within the team.Monitor IT expenses, track financial performance, and provide regular reports to senior management.Identify opportunities for cost savings and optimization in Application Rationalization.Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.Required ExperienceExperience with Supply Chain Applications (Oracle EBS/Cloud, SAP, Blue Yonder, Manhattan, etc).Experience in manufacturing, inventory, logistics, order management, and related processes.Demonstrated experience of influencing key stakeholders across the organization and within complex contexts.Proven experience in leading IT transformational initiatives in complex, dynamic environments where agile was applied at scale.Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to develop and communicate an Application vision that inspires and motivates staff and aligns with the IT and business strategy.Strong analytical and strategic conceptual thinking skills, combined with planning and execution skills.Strong business acumen, including industry and domain-specific knowledge of the enterprise.Experience leading a large team and executing on performance management including developing, coaching and mentoring team members in their career development.Expertise in budget planning and financial management, preferably with allocation and chargeback models. #J-18808-Ljbffr