$85,000–$102,000 Per Year
Automation, Automation Systems, Business Development, Continuous Improvement, Cost Engineering, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Distribution Operations, Functional Analysis, Functional Testing, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Inventory Management, Logistics, Logistics Management, Operational Communications, Order Processing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Project Execution, Radio Frequency, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Safety/Work Safety, Schedule Development, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Sustainability, System Integration (SI), System Operations, System Test, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Third-Party Logistics (3PL), Time Management, Training/Teaching, Warehousing
Supply Chain Systems Manager
Work Mode: Onsite
Location: Onsite - DeSoto, Texas
Opportunity
This position will function as site level subject matter expert for all relevant systems utilized in the
distribution operations. This individual will work collaboratively with the third-party logistics Distribution Operations team, Kohler Kitchen & Bath Logistics, & Kohler Corporate IT to enable efficient distribution operations through systems. This individual will solve larger system issues, resolve bottlenecks and develop continuous improvement opportunities through existing or new systems, including Warehouse Management Systems, Logistics Management Systems, and other integrated automation systems.
Owns oversight and maintenance of the WMS use in operations. Owner of systems
configuration, including setting up parameters, defining workflows and creating rules for
inventory management. Ensuring proper maintenance of system master data and
reducing systems errors.
- Responsible for identifying, diagnosing and resolving issues within the Warehouse
Management System (WMS) to minimize operations disruption. This includes
troubleshooting errors related to inventory discrepancies, order processing failures, RF
device connectivity, user access, and system integration problems. The role requires
proactive approach to root cause analysis, ensuring long-term fixes are implemented and
documented.
- Collaborate with project team to implement warehouse automation technologies. Assist in
defining system requirements, conducting functional testing, validating data flows and
ensuring seamless communication between the WMS and automation. By actively
participating in planning, deployment and post-launch support, this role will ensure
automation solutions are optimized within the warehouse environment.
- Project Lead in delivery of complex projects, enhancements and system support., Identifies
the appropriate resources needed for project execution, and develops schedules to ensure
timely completion of projects, while controlling project cost, quality, schedule, and scope.
- Drives continuous improvement through systems initiatives which support KPl's in the
areas of cost, quality, service, safety, and sustainability. This role will drive the execution
of the identified changes within the system to increase productivity on the warehouse
floor and develops solutions to business challenges.
- Act as a change agent and assist operational teams with the transition from as-is / to-be
processes and systems. Document new processes for warehouse functions aligned with
Logistics Systems and understand change activities that contribute to risk mitigation.
Lead development of user training on how to properly use the system including training
document creation, delivering training sessions, and providing on-going support to users.
- Partner with IT Functional Analyst to perform updates to system configuration, test code
changes, and provide early communication to operations teams to ensure they
understand how changes will impact their processes.
Skills/Requirements
- Must have experience with supply chain management processes, Information Systems, Business Logistics, Supply Chain Operations, or a related
field.
- Minimum 3 years professional experience is required, preferred experience in
information systems and/or warehousing
- Must have extensive experience with Warehouse Management Systems,
preferably Tier 1 solutions such as BY JDA/Red Prairie
- Preferred Past experience with SAP ECC, including MM, SD and WM
modules
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