Lake Forest, IL, 60045, USA
6 days ago
Director - IT Distribution and Logistics
Job Description Work with Supply Chain Distribution and Logistics leaders and operations teams to drive transformative and continuous improvement initiatives across the function.  Work with distribution and logistics leaders to break down complex problems into actionable steps to drive strategy, innovation and develop the global strategic vision.  Align Information Technologys priorities and activities with distribution and logistics strategies and related systems and information requirements.  Modernize, enhance, and evaluate legacy processes and make changes where appropriate.  Develop roadmaps containing sequencing of distribution and logistics IT solutions working towards the achievement of the business strategies. (1-3-5 years)  Facilitate understanding and support the buy-in of the Functional Roadmap to key stakeholders in the function regionally and globally.  Contribute as instrumental leader within the IT functions cultivating functional excellence and continuous improvement.  Work with the business function/geography and IT Corporate functions to develop project business cases and value realization processes.  Manage through Regional IT Business Partners, Program Managers, Project Managers, analysts, and programmers, in the development and installation of information systems for distribution and logistics.  Ensure good project governance and execution, with monthly reporting ensuring justification of deviations and providing feedback to functional stakeholders.  Identify standardization of processes and support solutions that drive business value.  Understand current market and changing technology trends.  Deliver technology that enables Distribution and Logistics to achieve maturity model advancement. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .     To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/ . Skills and Requirements 10+ years of related experience in a large or midsize multinational manufacturing and distribution company.  Experience in the automotive industry preferred.  Broad and deep knowledge in Supply Chain business processes and technologies with a focus in distribution and warehouse management.  Familiarity with SAP ECC/ERP with emphasis on Manhattan Warehouse Management Systems as well as other Distribution and Logistics execution and analytic tools.  Experience with SAP EWM and SAP WM a plus.  Experience with systems implementation in both on-prem and cloud-based scenarios.  Experience performing system development and support in an outsourced IT environment.  Understanding of the Aftermarket business model with knowledge of the Original Equipment business model a plus.  Strong teamwork and people skills with the ability to communicate with all management levels.  Strong ability to collaborate, influence and build consensus and operate in a global team environment managing personnel in multiple countries and time zones. Travel: Requires travel up to 20%. null We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.
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