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Banner Solutions · 1 day ago

Senior Vice President of Technology

Greater Chicago Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Banner Solutions is an innovative door hardware distributor focused on enhancing customer experiences through technology. As the Senior Vice President of Technology, you will lead the design and implementation of organizational IT strategies, manage development teams, and ensure alignment with the company's growth objectives.

Wholesale

Responsibilities

Serve as a key member of the executive team, contributing to the identification and integration of emerging technologies in line with organizational objectives. Lead the development of mission-critical applications supporting long-term company goals

Spearhead technology planning efforts, collaborating with department heads in Operations, Finance, eCommerce, Supply Chain, HR, and Sales to establish and prioritize a comprehensive technology roadmap

Ensure the stability, fitness, and scalability of our ERP platform and associated applications, supporting daily operational needs, customer excellence initiatives, and aligning with our growth and strategic business plans

Demonstrate strong proficiency in implementing and supporting Warehousing and Distribution technologies, specifically Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), in a high-volume, fast-paced environments

Collaborate closely with operational, financial, and sales leaders to understand their technology needs, prioritize initiatives, and develop a cohesive technology strategy that supports both tactical and strategic goals

Provide direction and leadership to development teams, ensuring alignment with best practices, effective resource allocation, and successful project prioritization

Drive risk management efforts, oversee resource allocation, and ensure the implementation of development best practices while maintaining control and ensuring the achievement of objectives

Conduct ongoing research on new systems, software products, and services, making informed recommendations aligned with the company's technology needs and future growth plans

Oversee the implementation, configuration, and optimization of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) across all distribution centers, ensuring seamless integration with ERP, and other supply chain technologies

Collaborate with Operations leadership to design and enhance warehouse workflows (receiving, picking, packing, cycle counts, returns, inventory transfers) supported by WMS functionality, driving efficiency and accuracy

Establish and monitor WMS performance metrics, ensuring system reliability, scalability, and uptime in high-volume environments

Retain ongoing relationship management for WMS providers and related technology partners

Develop and oversee testing protocols, user acceptance training, and change management initiatives tied to WMS deployments, upgrades, and enhancements

Implement security, compliance, and data governance protocols within WMS platforms to protect customer, inventory, and operational data

Provide strong leadership of the IT team by rapidly assessing the talent and organizational structure, developing a clear upgrade plan with input from functional leaders, and ensuring disciplined execution

Qualification

Executive leadershipERP systems managementWarehouse Management SystemsStrategic planningInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsCustomer experience focusNegotiation skillsConflict resolution