Alliance/Partner Management, Best Practices, Business Support, Coaching, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Data Visualization Tools, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Enterprise Applications, Finance, Leadership, Logistics, Mainframe Computer, Mentoring, Merchandising, Oracle Applications, Oracle ERP, Purchasing/Procurement, Reporting Skills, Retail, SAP, Sales, Salesforce.com, Servant leadership, Supply Chain, System Integration (SI), System Migration, Tableau, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Wholesale Industry
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Director of Enterprise Applications to lead the strategy, modernization, and execution of our core enterprise systems. This is a highly impactful leadership role responsible for overseeing critical back-office and corporate applications as we transition from legacy mainframe systems to modern, scalable platforms.
You will play a key role in shaping the future of our technology landscape-driving system integration, supporting business-critical applications, and building high-performing teams to support enterprise platforms across the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the modernization of enterprise applications, including migration from legacy systems to modern platforms
- Oversee key systems such as Oracle ERP, Demand Forecasting and Replenishment applications (e.g., Relex), and pPricing applications (e.g., Revionics)
- Build, mentor, and lead high-performing application teams
- Partner closely with business leaders across Finance, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Merchandising, and Sales
- Act as a strategic liaison between IT and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment and value delivery
- Establish best practices for application governance, scalability, and performance
- Support data Analytics, Visualization and Reporting capabilities (e.g., Tableau)
Success Factors: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience managing enterprise application teams
- Strong experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred; SAP or equivalent required)
- Demonstrated success in business relationship management-partnering with senior stakeholders across functions
- Experience leading or supporting system modernization or transformation initiatives
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Oracle ERP environments
- Familiarity with Salesforce and/or Revionics
- Experience with Relex
- Experience with Tableau or similar data visualization tools
- Background in retail or large-scale enterprise environments
Leadership & Culture
This role reports to the VP of Enterprise Applications, PMO, and Retail Technology. The hiring manager is a servant leader who values:
- Empowerment over micromanagement
- Coaching and development
- Curiosity and collaboration
- Open, approachable communication
- Teamwork, work-ethic and accountability
You'll have the autonomy to lead while being supported by a leader who advocates for their team.
Why Join Us?
- Play a key role in a large-scale digital transformation
- Work cross-functionally with senior leaders across the business
- Lead impactful, high-visibility initiatives
- Build and shape the future of enterprise technology within the organization
Additional Details
- Travel: Minimal
- Strong candidates may come from large enterprise environments, including logistics, wholesale distribution or major retail organizations