Director, ERP Systems (Information Technology)

Job Summary

The Director of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Systems will lead the Information System's ERP team with global responsibilities for developing the strategic plans for ERP implementation, for executing enterprise level ERP implementations, for maintaining reliable system operations and availability, and for identifying and deploying new capabilities across our ERP environments.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for developing and managing ERP systems across the organization.
• Accountable for creating a multi-regional organization to support ERP development, support and availability that is highly efficient and cost effective.
• Responsible for identifying future ERP road maps in collaboration with Enterprise Architecture and for executing against that roadmap, relaying progress to executives and adjusting as necessary.
• In collaboration with other senior leaders, lead discussions with cross-functional Leaders to determine appropriate enterprise solutions.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with the ERP vendors, internal and external ERP implementation professionals and analysts, internal end-users, and other project partners.
• Assist executives throughout the organization in defining how best to use the ERP to meet organizational goals and strategic plans.
• Drive rationalization and automation of processes and solutions, as well as efficient use of resources across all business sectors, while maintaining service levels.
• Serve as the Information Systems ERP order-to-cash expert for all areas of Medline, both during installation & maintenance phases
• Lead teams that manage, test and oversee testing of all software updates and new releases.
• Lead teams that are actively involved in the development of training programs for end users prior to going live.
• Inform the Information Systems Leadership Team of all operational events pertaining to the assigned applications and projects.
• Optimize all integrations by participating in, performing, and signing off on workflow analysis & future state designs.

Management responsibilities include:

• Typically manages through multiple Managers
• Provide leadership and management to one or more major departments of an operating unit or to a department that has system-wide accountability
• Strategic, tactical and operational planning (12 + months) for the function or department
• Direct budgetary responsibility for one or more departments, functions or major projects/programs
• Interpret and execute policies for departments/projects; develop, recommend and implement new policies or modifications to existing policies
• Hiring staff, recommending pay increases, performing performance reviews, training and development of staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology, business or related field expected.

Work Experience

• 10+ years of complex project management experience.
• 8+ years of experience leading ERP teams in a large organization, with direct experience in strategic planning, ERP program execution, ERP program upgrades / migrations, budget management, and resource management.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Excellent business acumen and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work across business lines at senior levels to influence and affect change to achieve common goals.
• Ability to describe business use cases/outcomes, data sources and management concepts, and analytical approaches/options. The ability to translate among the vocabulary used by executive, business, IT and stakeholders.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively drive business, culture and technology change in a dynamic and complex operating environment.
• Strong prioritization, interpersonal, problem-solving, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team.
• Ability to work with and influence senior management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook, and Internet applications.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$175,760.00 - $263,640.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant's location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We're dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.