Senior Manager, IT WMS (Korber)
Description
š Join Our Supply Chain Transformation Journey! | Senior Manager, IT & WMS (Korber WMS Expert)
š Location: Des Plaines, IL | š¼ Full-Time | š° $123,000ā$157,000
š Location: Des Plaines, IL | š¼ Full-Time | š° $123,000ā$157,000
Are you a tech-savvy visionary with WMS wizardry and a knack for making the complex simple? Ready to take the lead on transformative supply chain initiatives that impact operations nationwide?
Weāre looking for a Senior Manager, IT & WMS to architect the future of warehouse management across our organization. This isnāt your typical IT manager roleāthis is a high-impact leadership opportunity where Korber WMS meets strategy, innovation, and operational excellence.
š What Youāll Do (Besides Rock the Tech World)
- Be the Captain of WMS Transformation: Own the rollout, enhancement, and evolution of our Korber WMS across new and existing sites.
- Lead Like a Pro: Direct a team of talented IT professionals through complex system integrations and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Architect Scalable Success: Build a repeatable, customer-centric WMS deployment framework thatās customizable, efficient, and future-ready.
- Drive End-to-End Execution: From blueprint to go-liveāmanage configuration, integration, testing, and support.
- Bridge the Tech-Business Gap: Partner with stakeholders to translate operational needs into technical solutions that drive performance.
- Mentor and Multiply Talent: Build a high-performing, motivated team aligned with innovation, quality, and results.
š ļø Your Toolbox
- Experience: 7+ years of IT leadership, 5+ years leading cross-functional teams, 3+ years hands-on with WMS (Korber experience = š„).
- Tech Mastery: SQL savvy, infrastructure-aware, and fluent in integration (Boomi experience a plus).
- Vision & Grit: Strategic mindset with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude. You can zoom out to see the vision and zoom in to troubleshoot an integration hiccup.
- Communication Champ: Able to decode technical concepts for execs and turn stakeholder pain points into innovation opportunities.
š” Bonus Points For:
- Korber WMS expertise (thatās the golden ticket š«)
- Experience with YMS, LMS, Dock Scheduling, or Boomi integration middleware
- Consulting background with hands-on WMS implementations
š Whatās in It for You?
- Pay Range: $123Kā$157K + performance incentives
- Perks That Matter: Full medical, dental & vision coverage, 401(k), life insurance, tuition assistance, generous PTO
- A Company on the Rise: Be part of a growing team with a high-performance culture and a clear path to advancement
- Modern Leadership Culture: Open-door policy, collaborative teams, and a growth mindset baked into everything we do
š Travel
Willing to travel up to 15ā20% to support rollouts and connect with our teams in the field.
Sound like your next challenge?
Apply today and help us reshape the future of supply chain technologyāone warehouse at a time.
Apply today and help us reshape the future of supply chain technologyāone warehouse at a time.
"This is more than an IT roleāitās a leadership opportunity to engineer the future of operations."
CJ Logistics About Statement:Ā
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At CJ Logistics America, we know that we do our best work when we have an inclusive and diverse team, where we can draw on our different life experiences to help us deliver innovative solutions for our customers. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only when they check every box. So if you think you might be a good fit for the role, but don't necessarily meet every single requirement on the job posting, we still encourage you to apply.
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At CJ Logistics America, we know that we do our best work when we have an inclusive and diverse team, where we can draw on our different life experiences to help us deliver innovative solutions for our customers. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only when they check every box. So if you think you might be a good fit for the role, but don't necessarily meet every single requirement on the job posting, we still encourage you to apply.
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CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive. Ā
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