Director, IT Physical Distribution Solutions

Job Title Director, IT Physical Distribution Solutions

Division:
Corporate IT

Location:

Berkeley Heights, NJ

Reports To:

Assistant Vice President, GM Physical Distribution

Who We Are:

Unleash Your Expertise as Director, IT Physical Distribution Solutions at L'Oréal!

About L'Oréal:
Where Innovation Meets Beauty

For over a century, L'Oréal has been the undisputed global leader in beauty, driven by an unyielding passion for innovation, scientific excellence, and a commitment to offering the best of beauty to every person on earth. Our mission is to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity, making a tangible impact on lives worldwide.

At L'Oréal, our IT teams are the architects of the future, designing and building cutting-edge solutions that power our entire business. From crafting immersive digital experiences to developing advanced algorithms and predicting emerging trends, we are at the forefront of digital transformation. Imagine leading teams in IT retail, e-commerce, CRM, data science, AI, cybersecurity, Cloud, and E-Marketing - the possibilities are limitless!

In L'Oréal IT, constant evolution is the norm, ensuring you never stop learning. Join our dynamic team and redefine what's possible in the beauty tech landscape!

You'll be joining the L'Oréal Operations Americas IT team - a highly collaborative, diverse, and experienced group dedicated to shaping the future of supply chain technology. Beyond our regional impact, you'll connect with a global IT community of 1,500 experts, gaining unparalleled access to vast knowledge, technical resources, and thrilling new challenges. With an ever-expanding portfolio of iconic international brands, a deep dedication to sustainability, and audacious goals, your career at L'Oréal offers boundless global opportunities.

Come share your passion and talent with the L'Oréal Operations Americas IT team, and together, let's create our new future!

What You Will Do:

Your Mission:
Innovate and Lead Physical Distribution Transformation

As our Director, IT Physical Distribution Solutions, you won't just manage systems - you'll be a pivotal leader driving the technological evolution of our physical distribution network. This is your chance to shape the future of how L'Oréal products reach our consumers, ensuring seamless, efficient, and innovative supply chain operations. You will:

* Become a Solution Architect:
Provide critical expertise and visionary support for our core Physical Distribution solutions, including MANHATTAN, SAP and automated Material Handling Equipment. Your insights will optimize our global supply chain.

* Master Warehouse Management Systems:
Leverage your profound knowledge of warehouse management processes, tools, and systems like Manhattan, SAP EWM, JDA, or other cutting-edge WMS platforms to elevate our operational efficiency.

* Drive Solution Excellence:
Lead the configuration, integration, and enhancement of vital IT solutions, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and perfectly aligned with business needs.

* Shape Functional Design:
Take ownership of Functional Detailed Designs, meticulously mapping out the overall architecture and configuration of our sophisticated solutions.

* Influence Strategic Decisions:
Contribute crucial input to define support strategies, forecast demand efforts, and assess the impact of new solutions across the organization.

* Ensure Data Integrity:
Provide overarching guidelines for data preparation, safeguarding the quality and reliability of information that drives our distribution network.

* Innovate Testing Strategies:
Develop comprehensive test cases, primarily for our functional teams, and manage IT tooling to facilitate and automate our testing campaigns for rapid, reliable deployments.

* Execute Flawless Releases:
Lead the preparation and execution of Solution Tests/Retests for every release, ensuring impeccable quality control.

* Orchestrate End-to-End Validation:
Direct partial End-to-End test campaigns, collaborating with transversal testing teams to guarantee seamless system integration.

* Empower Our Teams:
Act as a mentor and coach for our Physical Distribution end-users, fostering a culture of…