Technology Manager - Distribution Center
Company: Columbia Sportswear
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD? COME PLAY IN OURS.At Columbia, we're
as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is
available worldwide, we're proud to be founded and headquartered in
the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, where natural
wonders are our playground.Every product we make and every task we
undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert
Boyle: "It's perfect. Now make it better." As pioneers of
relentless improvement, we are constantly evolving.We believe the
outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy.
We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the
fullest.And we believe in you.ABOUT THE POSITIONThe Columbia
Sportswear Supply Chain Technology team is looking for a Technology
Manager for our flagship Distribution Centre located in Portland,
Oregon.Reporting to the Director - Distribution & Logistics
Technology, you will serve as the regional technology leader for
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Labor Management Systems (LMS),
Distribution Data Analytics and Transportation Management Systems
(TMS). The manager is further responsible for all hardware in use
in their regional facility, including Warehouse Controls Systems,
WIFI and SD-WAN Networks, End User Computing equipment, Automated
Equipment such as Sorters, Conveyors and Put to Light systems,
telephony and mobile devices. They help to develop; test and plan
Disaster Recovery Processes & maintain preventative maintenance
schedules for their local equipment. The manager is responsible for
the local implementation of code developed by our network team.HOW
YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- Lead the implementation of technology changes at the local
level. May include project leadership or facilitation of centrally
managed efforts at the local level.
- Manage implementation and rollout of upgrades and patches for
distribution systems such as Warehouse Management, Labor
Management, and Transportation Management.
- Oversee supported equipment, managing repair/replacement and
maintaining spare inventory as needed to minimize production
downtime.
- Hire, train, review, and motivate staff. Provide leadership and
measure the effectiveness of the team. Coach team in Agile
processes, ITIL foundations for service management and change
management. Engage in succession planning for regional department,
ensuring business sustainability for the long term.
- Work closely with Distribution Center Operations, Digital
Technology, Engineering, Facilities and Controls Systems staff to
support production requirements and respond in a timely way to
production issues. Includes support, training and follow-up
efforts.
- Actively engage in Continuous Improvement efforts, seeking both
Operational and Technical efficiencies.
- Provide Data Analytics services to DC Operations and
Engineering. May include the development of reports, ad-hoc data
mining efforts using SQL or the publishing of dynamic data tools
such as Power BI reports. Follow established change management
procedures to roll out new data solutions to other Distribution
Centers in the network.
- Manage the scheduling of a busy 3-shift IT Support operation.
YOU ARE
- A leader with business engagement skills and the ability to
communicate effectively.
- Able to build relationships and influence outcomes in a highly
cross-functional matrix organization.
- Flexible. Can translate abstract concepts into defined
objectives and drive for results.
- Experienced in the management of people, processes and
projects.YOU HAVE
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Business
or related field. Or relevant work experience.
- 5+ years of progressively complex responsibility in
Technology/Information Systems management, preferably with an
organization that has implemented highly automated distribution
systems.
- Excellent presentation/verbal/written communication skills to
present technical and non-technical information clearly and
concisely to individuals of different backgrounds, technical
expertise, and levels of authority
- Thorough knowledge of distribution systems / warehouse
management systems (WMS). Manhattan Associates WM knowledge
preferred.
- Experience managing staff across multiple shifts
- Experience in industrial technologies such as
mobility/RFID/Controls
- Experience working in Agile environments
- Experience in preparing business cases including ROI
models#LI-JD1This job description is not meant to be an
all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes
a general definition of the position's scope and function in the
company.Columbia Sportswear is an equal opportunity employer. We
evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected
characteristics. The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/poster The pay transparency policy is
available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing
reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you
need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any
part of the employment process, please notify your recruiter.At
Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time
employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services
and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our
benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by
aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of
well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and
community. Benefits that can protect your family's financial future
and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous
company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life
Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings
account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings
(accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal
services). In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and
confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive
wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off
program available.
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