Director, WMS Lead Product

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Job Title: Director Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Lead Product

The Director Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Lead Product for WMS capabilities across US Pharmaceutical Distribution (USPD) Distribution Centers accountable for defining and delivering a portfolio of WMS products that enable safe compliant and efficient pharmaceutical distribution. This role leads the transition from a traditional delivery model to a product management model owning endtoend outcomes across DC operationsincluding inventory accuracy order fulfillment regulatory compliance and automation enablement.

As a Director (M4) this role provides strategic leadership across multiple teams integrating product strategy operations and technology execution to deliver scalable business-driven solutions aligned with enterprise priorities.

The Director partners closely with Distribution Operations Automation/WCS SAP and Engineering teams to evolve WMS into a modern scalable product ecosystem while influencing enterprise decisions driving governance and ensuring sustained business value delivery.

• Own the product vision strategy roadmap and lifecycle for WMS platforms across USPD
• Define and deliver product capabilities aligned to business outcomes regulatory requirements and operational KPIs
• Drive customer-centric data-driven product decisions leveraging analytics AI and industry trends

• Lead cross-functional planning and execution across Distribution Operations SAP Automation/WCS and Development teams
• Ensure alignment of product priorities with enterprise strategy operational goals and investment decisions
• Oversee integrated product portfolios managing dependencies risks and delivery outcomes at scale

• Champion the shift to a product-centric operating model enabling faster delivery and improved business outcomes
• Drive modernization initiatives including automation AI/analytics and scalable architecture enablement
• Lead enterprise-wide process improvements and transformation programs impacting distribution center operations

• Act as a senior advisor to executives and cross-functional leaders shaping strategic direction and prioritization
• Establish governance models performance metrics and decision frameworks to ensure product value realization
• Drive alignment across diverse stakeholders influencing without authority to achieve shared outcomes

• Own vendor strategy contract alignment and service-level performance for WMS platforms and partners
• Manage budgets forecasts and investment prioritization to maximize ROI and operational efficiency
• Ensure financial discipline cost optimization and value delivery across the product portfolio

• Oversee production support and escalation management in partnership with IT Operations
• Ensure platform stability compliance and service performance across distribution environments
• Continuously improve workflows service levels and operational effectiveness through data-driven insights

• Lead organizational planning workforce design and talent development across product and delivery teams
• Build high-performing teams through coaching mentoring and succession planning
• Foster a culture of innovation accountability and collaboration

• Deep expertise in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) including full lifecycle implementations in distribution environments
• Strong understanding of product management portfolio governance and enterprise program delivery
• Proven ability to lead multi-team cross-functional portfolios and advise senior executives
• Advanced communication and executive-level storytelling skills
• Experience driving enterprise transformation modernization and process improvement initiatives
• Expertise in vendor management contract negotiations and service-level performance
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities for solving complex business challenges
• Experience leveraging AI analytics and automation technologies within supply chain or WMS ecosystems

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
• Typically 12 years of professional experience with 4 years in management roles
• Proven track record leading large-scale cross-functional product or technology initiatives
• Experience supporting Distribution Center operations and supply chain systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage senior stakeholders influence enterprise decisions and lead organizational change at scale

Travel requirement:10-20% to Mckesson Warehouse and DCs

Physical Requirements: General Office Demands

Relocation assistance / allowance is not budgeted for this position

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