It Manager - Supply Chain

Job Description

AutoZone is looking for a technology leader in our IT Supply Chain Portfolio.

We are on a journey to transform our Supply Chain - as an IT Manager specializing in software development on the Supply Chain Engineering team, you will be responsible for managing and leading a team of engineers to build, implement, and support our Legacy Warehouse Management System (WMS) as well as our New Warehouse Management System and the subsequent rollout.

Knowledge of Supply Chain eco-systems is essential to this roll and collaborating with other managers to help deploy an Enterprise Scale architecture.

A successful candidate will have a background in building and operating large scale warehousing, distribution and fulfillment technologies with strong Supply Chain domain experience and hands-on approach to leading software development, great project management and communication skills and an eagerness to grow with a team as they take on increasing responsibility.

This individual will play a key role in executing our strategy to leverage technology to transform our supply chain.

The IT Manager will work closely with the business leaders, understand short and long-term business goals, and collaborate on plans to achieve those goals by delivering leading-edge systems using best-in-class SDLC and a highly motivated team.

Deliver the organizational goals aligning with the Supply Chain and Retail strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the team responsible for designing, building, implementing, and supporting Warehousing, distribution and fulfillment technologies within our Supply Chain operations
• Understands the systems/applications that his/her team develops technologically/functionally, aligns with a technical roadmap of the department & AutoZone, works with the team to continuously inspect the current state, and brings innovative ideas to improve.

makes sure the architecture/design decisions taken by the team are aligning to AutoZone standards keeping in mind performance, scalability, resiliency, etc.
• Develops technical talent and leadership capabilities in team members and ensures a highly motivated team through coaching and mentoring focusing on accountability & ownership.
• Implements systems to maximize usability, accessibility, and customer experience.

Leverages internal and external APIs, databases, and other data sources
• Oversees the scheduling, control, and progress of system design, development, and installation activities
• Develops trusted and open relationships with key business partners at Manager and Director levels and works closely with and manages vendor partner relationships
• Manage and maintain relationships with external vendors and service providers.
• Coordinates between internal and external resources, ensuring effective communication between all groups and individuals involved in projects
• Leads all projects under the rules and guidelines of the Project Management Office (PMO).

Ensures all PMO d...