Director, WMS Lead Product
About The Position
The Director, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Lead Product for WMS capabilities across US Pharmaceutical Distribution (USPD) Distribution Centers, accountable for defining and delivering a portfolio of WMS products that enable safe, compliant, and efficient pharmaceutical distribution. This role leads the transition from a traditional delivery model to a product management model, owning end‑to‑end outcomes across DC operations—including inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, regulatory compliance, and automation enablement. As a Director (M4), this role provides strategic leadership across multiple teams, integrating product strategy, operations, and technology execution to deliver scalable, business-driven solutions aligned with enterprise priorities. The Director partners closely with Distribution Operations, Automation/WCS, SAP, and Engineering teams to evolve WMS into a modern, scalable product ecosystem, while influencing enterprise decisions, driving governance, and ensuring sustained business value delivery.
Requirements
- Deep expertise in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), including full lifecycle implementations in distribution environments
- Strong understanding of product management, portfolio governance, and enterprise program delivery
- Proven ability to lead multi-team, cross-functional portfolios and advise senior executives
- Advanced communication and executive-level storytelling skills
- Experience driving enterprise transformation, modernization, and process improvement initiatives
- Expertise in vendor management, contract negotiations, and service-level performance
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities for solving complex business challenges
- Experience leveraging AI, analytics, and automation technologies within supply chain or WMS ecosystems
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Typically 12+ years of professional experience with 4+ years in management roles
- Proven track record leading large-scale, cross-functional product or technology initiatives
- Experience supporting Distribution Center operations and supply chain systems
- Demonstrated ability to manage senior stakeholders, influence enterprise decisions, and lead organizational change at scale
Responsibilities
- Own the product vision, strategy, roadmap, and lifecycle for WMS platforms across USPD
- Define and deliver product capabilities aligned to business outcomes, regulatory requirements, and operational KPIs
- Drive customer-centric, data-driven product decisions, leveraging analytics, AI, and industry trends
- Lead cross-functional planning and execution across Distribution Operations, SAP, Automation/WCS, and Development teams
- Ensure alignment of product priorities with enterprise strategy, operational goals, and investment decisions
- Oversee integrated product portfolios, managing dependencies, risks, and delivery outcomes at scale
- Champion the shift to a product-centric operating model, enabling faster delivery and improved business outcomes
- Drive modernization initiatives, including automation, AI/analytics, and scalable architecture enablement
- Lead enterprise-wide process improvements and transformation programs impacting distribution center operations
- Act as a senior advisor to executives and cross-functional leaders, shaping strategic direction and prioritization
- Establish governance models, performance metrics, and decision frameworks to ensure product value realization
- Drive alignment across diverse stakeholders, influencing without authority to achieve shared outcomes
- Own vendor strategy, contract alignment, and service-level performance for WMS platforms and partners
- Manage budgets, forecasts, and investment prioritization to maximize ROI and operational efficiency
- Ensure financial discipline, cost optimization, and value delivery across the product portfolio
- Oversee production support and escalation management in partnership with IT Operations
- Ensure platform stability, compliance, and service performance across distribution environments
- Continuously improve workflows, service levels, and operational effectiveness through data-driven insights
- Lead organizational planning, workforce design, and talent development across product and delivery teams
- Build high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration
Benefits
- competitive compensation package
- Total Rewards
- annual bonus
- long-term incentive opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
