Director WMS Solutions

. Crane Worldwide Logistics . • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Develop and execute the technology strategy for contract logistics applications, ensuring alignment with business goals. Lead the implementation, configuration, and enhancement of Softeon, Blue Yonder, and Datex Footprint WMS platforms. Lead the implementation, configuration, and enhancement of platforms used in conjunction with WMS platforms, such as Yard Management and Dock Management solutions. Manage and oversee a team of application specialists, developers, and business analysts to drive system performance and process improvements. Partner with operations, IT, and supply chain teams to understand business requirements and translate them into system functionalities. Ensure seamless integration of WMS solutions with other enterprise systems (ERP, TMS, OMS, etc.). Drive innovation and automation within logistics applications to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Establish and enforce best practices for system maintenance, data integrity, security, and compliance. Lead vendor management and coordination for software upgrades, troubleshooting, and support. Monitor system performance, identify areas for optimization, and implement solutions to enhance operational productivity. Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement. Ensures team is structured to effectively deliver value via high quality solutions. Continuously evaluate staff and create a go forward organizational strategy. Partner with the organizational stake holders to align and prioritize current and future IT initiatives in support of the global business objectives. Participate on the organization’s Senior Leadership Team. Perform other tasks as requested by the executive team. Manage user expectations with respect to the finished product; provide oversight and manage project tasks. Accountable for managing team and project budgets. Evaluate installed software solutions and identify areas to improve standards, simplify, enhance functionality and/or transition to solutions to improve supportability. Create roadmap and timing of implementation of the roadmap based on business requirements and strategy and budgetary allowances. Motivate, lead, and develop a team of diverse individuals with a variety of experience levels and skill sets. Participate on the organization’s Senior Leadership Team. Perform other tasks as requested by the executive team.

Requirements

• Successful track record of building and developing a high-performing team while simultaneously building a new part of our business.
• Ability to function and flex in ambiguity
• High learning agility to help drive a business in transformation and significant growth
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical team members
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates effective negotiation and closing techniques
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in logistics technology, with a focus on WMS and supply chain applications.
• Proven expertise in Softeon, Blue Yonder, and Datex Footprint WMS platforms, including implementation and optimization.
• Strong leadership experience, with the ability to manage and mentor technical and functional teams.
• Deep understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
• Experience integrating WMS with ERP, TMS, and other enterprise systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to drive innovation and adopt emerging technologies to improve logistics operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the technology strategy for contract logistics applications, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Lead the implementation, configuration, and enhancement of Softeon, Blue Yonder, and Datex Footprint WMS platforms.
• Lead the implementation, configuration, and enhancement of platforms used in conjunction with WMS platforms, such as Yard Management and Dock Management solutions.
• Manage and oversee a team of application specialists, developers, and business analysts to drive system performance and process improvements.
• Partner with operations, IT, and supply chain teams to understand business requirements and translate them into system functionalities.
• Ensure seamless integration of WMS solutions with other enterprise systems (ERP, TMS, OMS, etc.).
• Drive innovation and automation within logistics applications to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Establish and enforce best practices for system maintenance, data integrity, security, and compliance.
• Lead vendor management and coordination for software upgrades, troubleshooting, and support.
• Monitor system performance, identify areas for optimization, and implement solutions to enhance operational productivity.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensures team is structured to effectively deliver value via high quality solutions.
• Continuously evaluate staff and create a go forward organizational strategy.
• Partner with the organizational stake holders to align and prioritize current and future IT initiatives in support of the global business objectives.
• Participate on the organization’s Senior Leadership Team.
• Perform other tasks as requested by the executive team.
• Manage user expectations with respect to the finished product; provide oversight and manage project tasks.
• Accountable for managing team and project budgets.
• Evaluate installed software solutions and identify areas to improve standards, simplify, enhance functionality and/or transition to solutions to improve supportability.
• Create roadmap and timing of implementation of the roadmap based on business requirements and strategy and budgetary allowances.
• Motivate, lead, and develop a team of diverse individuals with a variety of experience levels and skill sets.

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director