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# Distribution Systems Director

- **Company:** Kforce Inc.
- **Location:** Naperville, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Systems, Oracle (Applications), System Integration Testing, Strategies of Testing, Warehouse Management Systems, Sap Extended Warehouse Management
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/03228867-306d-4017-b428-28be9acd7ba1

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

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


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