Business Systems Director
Quick Summary
Essential Job Functions Systems Strategy & Roadmap Develop and maintain the multi-year roadmap for WMS, TMS/OTM, and related logistics platforms supporting Consolidation and Fulfillment operations.
Systems Strategy & Roadmap
- Develop and maintain the multi-year roadmap for WMS, TMS/OTM, and related logistics platforms supporting Consolidation and Fulfillment operations.
- Ensure system capabilities align with operational strategies, customer requirements, and business growth objectives.
- Identify opportunities to standardize processes, improve system utilization, and reduce operational complexity.
- Partner with IT to align business requirements with technology architecture, security, integration, and support standards.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that enhance operational capabilities and improve business performance.
Program Delivery & Implementations
- Provide leadership oversight for system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and major enhancements across Consolidation and Fulfillment operations.
- Partner with Operations and IT to establish implementation priorities, governance processes, testing strategies, and deployment readiness plans.
- Translate operational requirements into prioritized business capabilities and functional system requirements.
- Ensure solutions support inventory accuracy, throughput, visibility, compliance, customer service requirements, and operational efficiency.
- Monitor project performance, risks, and outcomes to ensure successful delivery and adoption.
Operational Enablement & Continuous Improvement
- Serve as the business owner for core logistics systems, accountable for platform performance, usability, adoption, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with operational leaders to identify, prioritize, and implement system enhancements that improve productivity, quality, and service performance.
- Lead investigation and resolution of systemic issues impacting operational performance.
- Establish governance processes for enhancement requests, release management, and system change control.
- Drive technology-enabled process improvements that support operational excellence and scalability.
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
- Manage relationships with software vendors, implementation partners, and technology providers supporting logistics platforms.
- Monitor vendor performance and ensure delivery against contractual commitments, service levels, and project objectives.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for significant system-related issues, risks, and operational impacts.
- Communicate system strategies, priorities, project status, and risks to business and technology leadership.
- Build strong partnerships across Operations, IT, Finance, Customer Solutions, and other functional teams to ensure alignment and execution.
Data, Controls & Risk Management
- Ensure systems support accurate data capture, reporting, billing integrity, and operational visibility.
- Partner with Finance, Compliance, and IT to support internal controls, audit requirements, and data governance standards.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to system performance, scalability, cybersecurity, business continuity, and operational disruption.
- Support development of system metrics, reporting, and performance measurement tools to drive informed decision-making.
Strategic Leadership & Influence
- Provide strategic leadership and subject matter expertise for business systems supporting Consolidation and Fulfillment operations.
- Influence cross-functional teams and senior leaders to align priorities, drive adoption, and achieve operational objectives without direct reporting authority.
- Establish governance frameworks and operating standards that promote disciplined decision-making and execution.
- Serve as a trusted advisor on system capabilities, technology investments, and operational process improvements.
- Champion innovation and continuous improvement through effective use of technology, analytics, and data-driven decision-making.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience supporting logistics, supply chain, warehouse, transportation, or business systems environments.
- Experience leading WMS and/or TMS implementations, enhancements, or optimization initiatives.
- Strong understanding of warehouse, fulfillment, and transportation operations.
- Proven ability to translate business requirements into effective technology solutions.
- Experience partnering with vendors, IT teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and drive results without direct reporting authority.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in Consolidation, Fulfillment, 3PL, retail, or distribution environments preferred.
- Experience with leading WMS, TMS, or logistics technology platforms preferred.
- Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience preferred.
- Travel - 25%
Salary: $100,000 - $117,000/year base salary + Bonus and Equity Eligibility
This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however it may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand.
Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life & AD&D Insurance
- Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- July 20, 2026
- First seen
- July 21, 2026
- Last seen
- July 21, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 51%
- Scored at
- July 21, 2026
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