Distribution Systems Director

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Distribution Systems Director in Naperville, IL.

Key Tasks:

• Lead the end-to-end implementation and deployment of enterprise Warehouse Management System (WMS) capabilities across a national distribution network
• Own business readiness, operational readiness, and deployment planning for large-scale warehouse transformation initiatives
• Serve as the executive leader for solution build, System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Operational Readiness Testing (ORT), cutover planning, hypercare, and go-live activities
• Establish testing strategies, governance models, defect management processes, and deployment readiness criteria
• Coordinate cross-functional execution across Operations, Supply Chain, IT, third-party vendors, system integrators, and distribution center leadership
• Identify and mitigate implementation risks while ensuring delivery against business objectives, budget, and timeline commitments
• Develop scalable deployment playbooks and standardized implementation methodologies to support future distribution center rollouts

Distribution Operations Leadership: Lead future-state process design across all warehouse functions, including:

• Inbound Planning
• Pre-Receiving
• Receiving
• ASN Processing
• Cross-Dock Operations
• Replenishment
• Slotting
• Inventory Control
• Cycle Counting
• Wave Planning
• Order Release
• Picking
• Packing
• Shipping
• Yard Management
• Returns Processing

• Value-Added Services

• Drive operational standardization and best practices across a multi-site distribution network
• Lead initiatives related to warehouse slotting, labor management, and warehouse management system optimization
• Partner with distribution center leadership to improve throughput, inventory accuracy, customer service, and labor productivity
• Translate operational requirements into scalable technology solutions

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field; Advanced degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience in distribution operations, warehouse systems, supply chain technology, or enterprise logistics
• 5+ years leading large-scale warehouse transformation or systems implementation programs
• 5+ years of people leadership experience
• Proven experience leading multiple end-to-end enterprise WMS implementations, including build, testing, cutover, go-live, and hypercare
• Experience with a leading enterprise Warehouse Management System platform (e.g., Manhattan, Blue Yonder, SAP EWM, Oracle WMS, or similar)
• Deep understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, labor management, fulfillment, and distribution technologies
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams through complex enterprise transformation initiatives
• Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
• Experience supporting brownfield warehouse deployments is strongly preferred

Travel:

• This position requires significant travel (approximately 70-80%) during major implementation and deployment phases

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.