Manager IT, Transportation

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Information Technology with a significant focus on Supply Chain Logistics and Transportation systems.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership or mentorship capacity (e.g., as a team lead, project lead, or formal manager).
• Deep functional and technical understanding of SAP Transportation Management (TM) is highly preferred. Experience with SAP WM/EWM or other logistics execution systems is also beneficial.
• Knowledge of a Route planning solution such as Descartes Route Planner and its mobile solutions is a plus.
• Proven experience delivering complex IT projects in partnership with business, Product and PMO (Project Management Office) stakeholders.
• A "player-coach" mindset with the ability to provide strong technical direction while also focusing on developing the skills and careers of your team members.

Job Summary

Manages a team that develops, implements, and/or supports technology solutions for a business function. Ensures the operational stability of technology systems and applications and that technology solutions meet the needs of the company.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Oversees technology development and support activities to ensure technology issues are resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner in accordance with governance and security processes.
• Manages and tracks the progress of multiple technology efforts, including administration, work plans, resource planning and control, status reports, and budgeting.
• Resolves problems by analyzing issues, recommending corrective actions, providing tactical direction, and reallocating associate resources where needed.
• Communicates activity statuses with technology teams, peers, management, and end-users.
• Provides management, coaching, and feedback to associates, including assessing performance and providing guidance and direction on work-related activities.
• Reviews operational processes and implements changes when needed.
• Works with leadership to align technology resources to appropriate projects and workstreams.
• Builds relationship with key stakeholders and operational groups to identify and resolve business issues.
   

Nature and Scope

• Solutions require analysis and investigation.
• Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
• Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.

Work Environment

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.