Manager IT, Global Logistics - MB
Rosemont, IL

Job Description

About Martin Brower

Martin Brower is dedicated to being the leading Supply Chain Solutions provider for restaurant chains around the world, creating an outstanding work environment for our employees and delivering unmatched value for our customers while protecting their brands. Martin Brower is part of the Reyes Holdings family of businesses which is one of the largest privately held companies in the U.S.

Martin Brower has been in business for over 60 years and has grown to a multi-billion dollar company. We are a world class team of 9,000 employees located in 19 countries.

Our values drive our culture of People First, which is focused on the safety and wellness of our people and we work diligently every day to lead and support this core value.

We set the highest standards of honesty and integrity and pride ourselves in being a true partner with our customers, suppliers and our communities protecting their brands every step of the way.

Our company could not exist without strong communities. We do our part in making them stronger and believe it is important to provide opportunities for those looking to challenge themselves and serve as ambassadors in their communities.

Imagine a workplace where strong leaders empower a culture where employees strive to deliver unmatched performance, innovation, and engagement.

Position Summary:

* Responsible for leading a team of Business Analysts and Software Engineers and managing the roadmap delivery and support for a global portfolio of applications in the Logistics space MB applications
* Acts as a Product owner of WMS, Transportation and Other applications in Logistics space, builds partnerships with global Business Leads based on trust and collaboration
* Ability to work in a highly matrix environment, and drive results in a very demanding and challenging work environment

People or Process Management Responsibility:

* Responsible for the road map creation and delivery for the Logistics applications
* Responsible for the acquisition and development of future leaders within Martin Brower IT

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

* Provide thought leadership and support primary-use applications (Manhattan WMOS) and functional areas in the Logistics space.
* Lead and support the analysis and design of system solutions providing assistance and direction to development teams, leveraging agile methodologies
* Lead, review and/or support analysis of the impact of proposed solution across the business, develop use cases to explain/demonstrate business requirements/specifications to IT team, and contribute a business or process perspective during design reviews.
* Manage issue resolution with appropriate levels of urgency with customers, helpdesk personnel and software engineers using solid negotiation and conflict management skills, acting as the escalation point for the team. Escalates issues appropriately to management and senior leadership appropriately.
* Monitors project deliverables, milestones and required tasks and helps determine priority, scope, time frames, costs, risks and staffing requirements for projects.
* Works with end-users, project managers, architects, and engineers to define scope and objectives of projects (charters) by developing and maintaining a team environment.
* Reviews the team's deliverables to ensure that EPMO standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation are in place, that project adheres to those standards and procedures, and confirms project tasks/deliverables are completed using established documentation, development and change control procedures.
* Occasional domestic and international travel may be required
* Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

* Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science or like discipline or equivalent experience
* Experience leading large scale
* 7+ years' related managerial experience in IT or Business, preferably leading and supporting a multi-location, 24x7 distribution organization in the technology space
* 5+ years' experience in IT methodologies, preferably exposure to both Agile and SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle), with the ability to multitask and manage multiple cross-functional projects.
* 3+ years' managing direct reports, their goals, merit recommendations and development plans
* Ability to manage multiple projects from concept to implementation
* Excellent verbal communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to listen and to communicate effectively and persuasively with individuals and in presentations to groups.
* Excellent written communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to clearly, concisely, and persuasively compose correspondence and narrative reports which communicate messages consistent with company policy to both internal and external audiences, using appropriate tone, grammar, and word usage.
* Experience managing vendors, score carding, RFP creation and vendor selection
* This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test.

Preferred Experience:

* Introduction/certification in lean and six sigma concepts
* Manhattan WMOS, Paragon TMS
* Experience in Linux, Oracle, Java technology stacks

Core Competencies

* Strategic Thinking
* Manages people, processes, and resources to meet the strategic priorities


* Executes on plans to drive business outcomes


* Seeks to understand the changing needs of the industry


* Manages finances to ensure limited resources are used wisely




* Developing Self & Others
* Identifies, develops, and retains talent


* Delegates authority as appropriate


* Identifies and acts to address performance gaps and to reward contributions


* Maintains a culture of inclusion so everyone can succeed


* Provides ongoing feedback and coaching


* Prepares future leaders for success through development




* Leading Change
* Seeks opportunities for and delivers continuous improvement


* Continuously improves safety and wellness


* Communicates about changes to ensure buy-in to the change


* Explains the reasons for change and communicates the change plan


* Executes changes effectively, following clear plans and processes




* Communicating Effectively
* Keeps people informed about business results and progress


* Provides clear, consistent, timely, respectful communications


* Is approachable and visible


* Demonstrates organization's values and an environment of openness and inclusion


* Develops relationships built on trust and open communication


* Contributes to and encourages an open exchange of ideas and opinions




* Driving Results
* Acts in accordance with the organization's mission, vision, and values


* Holds self and others accountable and pursues excellence


* Eliminates barriers to success


* Sets challenging goals to continuously elevate performance


* Achieves results while upholding ethics, integrity, compliance and company values


* Focuses on the critical priorities including safety and wellbeing





Benefits:

Martin-Brower knows our employees work hard, so we offer competitive wages and a generous benefits package that contributes a significant amount to your total compensation and your personal well-being.

Additionally, there are many opportunities for you to distinguish yourself and move up in our stable company through excellent work performance.

Benefits include:

* Medical
* Dental
* Vision
* Legal services
* Flexible spending accounts
* Met Law Legal Services
* Consumer Medical
* Paid Time Off
* Other Supplemental Benefits

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Drug Free Workplace.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Reyes Holdings companies will recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Our Practices and Procedures, including those relating to wages, benefits, transfers, promotions, terminations and self-development opportunities, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status and all other classes protected by the Federal and State Government. Drug Free Employer.