Senior IT Manager, Warehouse Operations (Brownsburg, IN Onsite)

We are seeking an accomplished and strategic Senior IT Manager Warehouse Operations to lead the systems implementation and ongoing system operations for our state-of-the-art supply chain logistics facility. Spanning 1.6 million square feet and operating 24/5 this flagship distribution center will be one of the most advanced in the industry. Designed with cutting-edge technology the facility will enhance fulfillment capacity improve efficiency reduce waste and provide unprecedented visibility and control over the supply chain.

This senior leader will oversee the design implementation and support of the systems within the building and will lead a team of technical and business analyst professionals.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader with proven success with systems and technologies in a distribution environments.

• Oversee the design configuration testing and implementation of new warehouse systems including WMS and WCS.
• Design implement and optimize advanced warehouse management systems (WMS) warehouse control systems (WCS) and labor management systems (LMS) to maximize productivity efficiency and accuracy.
• Partner with operations leadership to align warehouse operations with broader business objectives including service-level targets cost control sustainability and scalability.
• Collaborate with business operations and other technical teams to define and document new projects or change requests.
• Communicate design requirements into systems proposals or enhancements. Communicate requirements to internal teams and 3^rdparty providers.
• Define deliverables target dates and identify resources required for systems initiatives.
• Manage internal team of business analysts and 3^rdparty provider relationships.
• Recommend operations changes supported by systems capabilities.
• Document track and resolve production issues with internal teams and 3^rdparty providers. Provide regular status updates and timing to restore functionality/services. Identify reoccurring issues and perform root cause analysis to recommend fixes.
• Document business reporting requirements and develop reports that improve visibility increase efficiency and reduce costs in the operation.
• Post go-live provide daily technical support to the operations team including inbound inventory control outbound and all automated solutions.

• years experience in tier 1 Warehouse & Labor Management Systems integrated in a robust operating environment which includes ERP carrier systems WCS Goods-to-Person automation packaging automation mobile devices and inline label printing.
• Demonstrate strong business knowledge in core functional areas: receiving inventory work orders order scheduling & fulfillment yard management & shipping parcel manifesting.
• Proven ability to leverage technology and automation to drive efficiency and improve supply chain performance.
• Collaborate with diverse teams including business operations technical teams and 3^rdparty providers.
• Balance multiple projects or change initiatives. Lead projects throughout all phases. Mitigate project conflicts and risks.
• Strong time management analytical problem-solving organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience managing and developing team of direct reports.
• Able to independently lead initiatives and make decisions.
• JDE Manhattan Active JIRA or Confluence experience is a plus.

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to design build and manage the systems and technologies for a state-of-the-art 1.6 million-square-foot logistics facility from the ground up. As Senior Manager IT Warehouse Operations you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our supply chain to deliver world-class fulfillment while leading a talented team of professionals.

HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position we want to know why you want to work here and why you are interested in the job.Thats why cover letters are strongly preferred.

The salary range for this position $160000-$175000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidates experience industry knowledge technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

In addition to cash compensation the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package with a variety of physical health retirement and savings caregiving emotional wellbeing transportation and other benefits including elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.

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