Senior Director of Global Warehouse Management Systems (Logistics, Remote)

Høje-Taastrup Municipality, Capital Region
Posted 1 month, 1 week ago
Information Technology (IT)

About the role

Job summary

This role involves leading the global Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) strategy and operations, overseeing a large team of IT professionals in the Contract Logistics sector. The position requires a strong focus on aligning technology with business objectives to drive transformation and operational excellence.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience managing large, multi-layered organizations (100+ FTEs) in international settings.
  • Proven strategic leadership skills with a history of driving transformation and performance improvements.
  • In-depth knowledge of WMS, 3PL solutions, warehouse technologies, logistics automation, and inventory management.
  • Familiarity with KPIs, governance frameworks, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage across diverse cultures and organizational levels.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement the global WMS IT strategy and roadmap in line with enterprise objectives.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership and key stakeholders to identify opportunities and deliver business value.
  • Lead and develop a global WMS organization, ensuring clear direction and accountability.
  • Manage budget, resource planning, and financial governance for efficiency and cost optimization.
  • Establish governance and performance management across a complex IT landscape.
  • Ensure compliance, security, and system performance standards are met.
  • Drive the transformation of the WMS portfolio, including migrating from legacy systems to modern platforms.

Skills

  • Strategic clarity and execution capabilities.
  • Ability to lead through others and deliver impactful results.
  • High personal drive and integrity, with a clear vision for operational excellence.

Education

  • Relevant degree or equivalent experience in technology leadership within logistics or related fields.

Tools

  • Familiarity with WMS software, project management tools, and performance management systems.
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