IT Director

MeatEater•Bozeman, MT

About The Position

MeatEater, Inc. is seeking a strategic and experienced IT Director to lead technology operations, primarily for its commerce business spanning five brands and four sales channels, while also providing IT support to its manufacturing and media divisions. The role balances daily operational needs with long-term strategic initiatives and requires effective communication with executive leadership and alignment of technology decisions with business objectives. The IT Director oversees the company’s NetSuite ERP and integrations with platforms including Shopify storefronts, marketplaces, third-party logistics providers, EDI systems, and accounting tools. The role partners with Operations, Accounting, and Product teams on data standards and reporting, leads technology projects with internal staff and external vendors, and oversees infrastructure, system security, and cybersecurity. The position is based preferably in Bozeman, Montana, with flexibility for the right remote candidate. It reports to Bill Curran, Chief Financial Officer.

Requirements

5 to 7 years of relevant IT experience, preferably in retail, ecommerce, or consumer products.
Experience with NetSuite ERP, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP), as well as Celigo and Shopify.
Proven experience building, developing, and leading a small, high-performing technology team.
Strong business acumen and ability to align technology decisions and investments with operational goals, financial performance, and business strategy.
Broad technical knowledge across enterprise applications, IT infrastructure, cloud environments, cybersecurity, systems integrations, data architecture, and IT operations.
Experience developing and implementing AI, automation, or digital transformation strategies and roadmaps.
Strong project management skills, including prioritizing competing initiatives, managing external vendors, and delivering results in a growing organization.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate across departments and with executive leadership.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a proactive, hands-on approach.
Ability to balance daily technical operations with long-term strategic planning and organizational goals.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a retail, ecommerce, or consumer products organization.
Bozeman, Montana location; remote flexibility is available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage NetSuite ERP to support order processing, inventory management, fulfillment, and accounting across brands and subsidiaries.
Identify opportunities to improve ERP functionality and operational efficiency.
Manage and support integrations between NetSuite and Shopify storefronts, marketplaces, third-party logistics providers, EDI systems, and accounting tools.
Ensure reliable data flow and system connectivity across the organization.
Partner with Operations, Accounting, and Product teams to establish and maintain consistent data standards, item creation processes, and reporting practices.
Use business intelligence tools to improve reporting accuracy, visibility, and business decision-making.
Lead and coordinate technology projects with the internal team, external vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
Manage project timelines, priorities, budgets, and deliverables.
Oversee IT infrastructure, system security, and cybersecurity practices.
Identify potential risks, implement safeguards, and maintain systems that support business continuity and organizational growth.
Provide IT support to the manufacturing and media divisions.
Align technology decisions and investments with operational goals, financial performance, and business strategy.
Develop and implement AI, automation, or digital transformation strategies and roadmaps.