Senior Manager - Logistics Systems
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About the Role
Lead logistics systems strategy, implementation, and optimization, ensuring integration with SAP and enhancing supply chain efficiency and customer satisfaction.
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Responsibilities
- Define and own the logistics systems strategy and roadmap aligned with organizational objectives
- Lead enterprise wide logistics systems initiatives including WMS, TMS, FMS, AMS, RFID, RPA, and automation solutions
- Establish technology standards, system architecture, and integration principles for logistics platforms
- Lead drafting of RFPs, RFIs, and technical specifications for logistics systems and automation technologies
- Manage vendor evaluations, technical assessments, and solution selection in collaboration with Corporate Procurement
- Oversee vendor performance, SLAs, contracts, and ongoing system support arrangements
- Lead day to day Logistics Systems & Technology operations supporting warehousing, transportation, and international freight
- Lead end to end implementation of logistics systems including WMS, TMS, FMS, AMS, RFID, and RPA solutions
- Ensure seamless integration of logistics systems with SAP (MM, SD, FI), data platforms, and third party solutions
- Lead, mentor, and develop Logistics Systems & Technology team members
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master's preferred
- 10+ years of experience in logistics systems, supply chain management, technology, or digital transformation roles
- At least 3 years in a leadership or managerial capacity
- Proven experience implementing large scale logistics systems (WMS, TMS, FMS, AMS)
- Strong experience with SAP integration within logistics environments
- Experience leading RFPs, vendor selection, and contract negotiations
- Experience managing multi vendor, multi site logistics systems implementations
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, or other relevant certifications desirable
- Six Sigma or Lean certifications preferred
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Job Purpose
- The Senior Manager Logistics Systems & Technology is responsible for leading the strategy, design, implementation, integration, and continuous optimization of logistics systems across the supply chain and logistics network.
- This role oversees logistics digital transformation initiatives including WMS, TMS, FMS, AMS, RFID, RPA, and related systems and automation technologies.
- The role acts as the primary owner of logistics systems architecture, vendor strategy, and solution roadmap, ensuring seamless integration with SAP and other enterprise platforms.
Strategic Contribution
- Define and own the logistics systems strategy and roadmap aligned with the organization's supply chain, logistics, and digital transformation objectives.
- Lead enterprise wide logistics systems initiatives including WMS, TMS, FMS, AMS, RFID, RPA, and logistics automation solutions.
- Establish technology standards, system architecture, and integration principles for logistics platforms.
- Act as a key advisor to senior leadership on logistics systems capabilities, risks, investments, and transformation opportunities.
- Lead, mentor, and develop Logistics Systems & Technology team members, setting clear objectives and ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
- Proactively identify logistics systems and operational risks, define mitigation strategies, and act as the escalation point for critical system or operational issues impacting supply chain continuity.
- Ensure that Logistics Systems & Technology operations support high levels of customer satisfaction, with an emphasis on on time delivery, quality, and responsiveness to customer needs.
Operational
- Lead the drafting of RFPs, RFIs, and technical specifications for logistics systems and automation technologies.
- Manage vendor evaluations, technical assessments, and solution selection in collaboration with Corporate Procurement.
- Oversee vendor performance, SLAs, contracts, and ongoing system support arrangements.
- Lead day to day Logistics Systems & Technology operations supporting warehousing, transportation, and international freight activities, ensuring system stability, performance, and minimal operational disruption.
Logistics Systems Implementation & Integration
- Lead end to end implementation of logistics systems including WMS, TMS, FMS, AMS, RFID, and RPA solutions across warehouses, distribution centers, and transport networks.
- Ensure seamless integration of logistics systems with SAP (MM, SD, FI), data platforms, and third party solutions.
- Oversee system testing, UAT, go live, hypercare, and stabilization activities.
- Ensure logistics systems provide end to end, real time visibility across warehousing, transportation, and international freight operations.
Business & Technical Requirements Management
- Lead the definition and governance of logistics systems business, functional, and technical requirements.
- Translate logistics operational needs into scalable system solutions and architectures.
- Ensure solutions support standardization, automation, scalability, and operational excellence.
Logistics Asset & Infrastructure Enablement
- Support logistics asset infrastructure enablement including automation equipment, scanners, RFID hardware, IoT devices, and network connectivity.
- Ensure alignment between physical logistics assets and system capabilities.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in logistics systems, supply chain management, technology, or digital transformation roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
- Proven experience managing internal and external teams and coordinating across different supply chain functions.
- Proven leadership experience in implementing large scale logistics systems (WMS, TMS, FMS, AMS).
- Strong experience with SAP integration within logistics environments.
- Demonstrated experience leading RFPs, vendor selection, and contract negotiations.
- Experience managing multi vendor, multi site logistics systems implementations.
- APICS CPIM, CSCP, or other relevant certifications are desirable.
- Six Sigma or Lean certifications preferred.
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