Systems Operations Specialist

R&D, IT and Technical Services Temple, Texas


Description

Position at Wilsonart

Company Overview

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Wilsonart is a world leading manufacturer and distributor of engineered surfaces with approximately $1.4b in annual revenue and a global workforce of more than 4,500. Wilsonart surfaces are used in the office, education, healthcare, residential, hospitality and retail markets. Wilsonart, operating under the Wilsonart®, Resopal®, Polyrey®, Arborite®, Laminart®, Bushboard™, Mermaid™, Shore®, Ralph Wilson®, KML®, NewLeaf®, Wetwall®, Durcon® and Technistone® brands, manufactures and distributes High Pressure Laminate, Quartz, Solid Surface, Coordinated TFL and Edgebanding and other engineered surface options. Wilsonart does business in more than 100 countries with manufacturing operations in North America, United Kingdom, France, Germany and Czech Republic.

Positioned for Future Growth

An extensive global manufacturing footprint, state-of-the-art process technologies, and scalable Global distribution capabilities provide a meaningful competitive advantage with excellent brand recognition and a reputation for product innovation and superior service which allow for strong and stable margin performance and robust cash flow conversion.  We have a strong company culture and extremely talented employee base as well as a dedicated and invested core Executive Leadership Team.

Our History

For more than 60 years, Wilsonart has honored our founders' promise to provide our customers with industry-leading products and service.  In November 2012, Wilsonart became a new, independent company when Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ("CD&R") and Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE:ITW) completed a transaction for the sale of ITW's Decorative Surfaces business unit. CD&R acquired a majority stake in the new freestanding business and ITW retained an ongoing ownership stake. 

Founded in 1978, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is a private equity firm with an investment strategy predicated on producing financial returns through building stronger, more profitable businesses. The Firm’s partners and advisors include a combination of skilled investment decision-makers and seasoned corporate leaders from major global enterprises. Since inception, CD&R has managed the investment of more than $18 billion in 56 businesses with an aggregate transaction value of approximately $90 billion. The Firm has offices in New York and London. For more information, please visit http://www.cdr-inc.com/. 

Illinois Tool Works or ITW (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 company that produces engineered fasteners and components, equipment and consumable systems, and specialty products. It employs more than 50,000 people, and is based in Glenview, Illinois, with operations in 57 countries. 

Our Mission and Values 

Wilsonart is driven by a mission to create surfaces people love, with service you can count on, delivered by people who care. Wilsonart is driven by providing beautiful, hard-working, on-trend and high performing engineered surfaces for whatever you need to cover. For decades, our companies worldwide have given designers and builders the right tools for the job, no matter how specialized. Today, we bring you a portfolio of solutions, both decorative and functional, that spans retail, hospitality, healthcare, education, office and institutional applications. 

Service You Can Count On.

Wilsonart is dedicated to getting our customers what they want, when and how they want it. From a North American fleet of trucks, to strategically located distribution centers around the world, we can service the globe with our expanding range of products and services.

People Who Care.

Over 4,500 people strong, Wilsonart is made up of dedicated people who care about doing the right thing, every day. Whether it’s making a flawless sheet of high pressure laminate, volunteering at a community house raising or sourcing sustainable materials, Wilsonart people care deeply about what they do, who they do it for, and how they do it.

IT Systems Operations Specialist

Wilsonart, Temple, has an immediate opening for an IT Systems Operations SpecialistWe are seeking a detail-oriented IT Operations Administrator to join our team. This role will be responsible for managing various administrative and financial tasks related to IT operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of procurement processes, change management, and software administration. Performs other tasks as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Invoice Management, Receive and submit IT invoices for payment to Accounts Payable, including Oracle, Infor, telecommunications, cell phone, and vendor invoices for maintenance and license renewals.
  • Termination Processing, conduct weekly termination processing every Wednesday to identify employees who have left the company and ensure the removal of IT resources.
  • Change Management, Administer the Change Management process by overseeing weekly meetings to discuss production changes and documenting formal Change Requests.
  • Purchase Orders, Create and submit purchase order requisitions using the Oracle R12 iProcurement process.
  • Software Administration- manage Adobe, Smartsheets, DocuSign, products, including billing for annual renewals and administration of employee licenses (assigning and managing access).
  • License Agreements, coordinate the renewal of maintenance, support, and license agreements for IT across the Americas and certain corporate entities.
  • Accruals Management, perform monthly accruals for all IT-related expenses in the Americas and some corporate departments.
  • Employee Access Database, administer the Employee Access database (Central Repository) to ensure accurate documentation of IT resources assigned to employees, including updates during the termination process.
  • Financial Support, provide Capex and Opex support related to IT bookkeeping and financial reporting.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or GED

 

EXPERIENCE

5+ years supporting Information Technology, or a related field preferred.

Experience in IT administration, procurement processes, or financial management. Familiarity with Oracle R12, Adobe, Smartsheet’s, DocuSign, and Got Webinar is a plus.  Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: sitting in the same location of standing/walking; required to stoop, climb or lift light material (20-50 lbs) or equipment.

 

Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Wilsonart is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.