Director, IT Supply Chain Systems

CHANEL is looking for a Group Director – IT Supply Chain Systems Fashion/WFJ to join our Corporate Applications Team in Piscataway, NJ. You will play a leading role in enhancing our System Architecture and Service Model in the area of Supply Chain – Fashion/WFJ.  This role interfaces with several groups in Tech and is a key partner for the Fashion Operations and Sales Planning Groups. Our ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience and a passion for working in a team environment.  

Position Responsibilities:

• Participate in senior level meetings (i.e. Leadership Team, Governance and Strategy) for all Fashion and Watch/Fine Jewelry divisions 
• Work with business partners to assess software solutions for key initiatives
• Implement new functionality and direct support for existing functionality within the Supply Chain  system landscape including:
• Manhattan
• Dynamics AX
• Manage cross-functional teams (‘IT’ resources – internal & external and end-users) associated with projects for any of the above systems.
• Create project plans for all work tasks associated the implementation of new functionality
• Identify implementation risks and strategies to mitigate them
• Manage the creation and execution of test plans.
• Manage the creation and execution of training plans as necessary
• Communicate project status to business and IT stakeholders
• Partner with other IT leaders on strategic initiatives in the area of Sales Omni-channel strategy

You Are Energized By:

• Working in a highly collaborative environment
• Navigating complexity and supporting consistent transformation and change
• Collaborating with passionate teammates
• People leadership, coaching and development
• Connecting the dots on problems, bring a key eye for details and expert problem perception

Position Requirements:

• Knowledge of Sales Order process, Replenishment process, Order Management System (OMS) and  business processes and related systems.
• Manhattan WMOS experience
• ERP system support experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills – Ability to communicate effectively with most level of management – in a 1-on-1 setting or in a presentation.  Ability to create power point presentations
• Ability to measure projects, issues through the use of KPIs. 
• Self motivated
• Management Skills – both people and project oriented
• Ability to lead, motivate, and direct subordinates and cross functional teams
• Customer service oriented
• System design experience
• Ability to partner with the business community and IT to achieve common objectives
• Experience with Replenishment/Planning tools (systems)
• Current knowledge of latest technology and practices available within the IT industry
• Project Management Skills
• How to best lead a large team towards high impact transformation
• Opportunities for visibility to senior leadership
• Direct leader committed to individual development