Chief Information Officer

• Develop and execute a forward-looking IT strategy aligned with business priorities, regulatory requirements, operational needs, and long-term growth objectives
• Lead implementation, optimization, and integration of ERP, warehouse management, logistics, inventory, and reporting systems
• Lead, develop, train, and mentor a high-performing IT organization across corporate, remote, and operational locations
• Design and champion coaching, mentorship, succession planning, cross-training, and professional development initiatives
• Advance data governance, reporting, analytics, and business intelligence capabilities
• Establish and maintain cybersecurity, disaster recovery, data privacy, and compliance frameworks
• Oversee IT budgets, vendor relationships, contracts, service levels, and technology investments
• Partner with business leaders to support technology adoption, user training, system-change communication, and internal capability building
• Identify workflow improvements, modernize systems, automate manual processes, and introduce scalable technology solutions

• At least 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience
• At least 5 years in a senior or executive technology role within the food, beverage, consumer goods, distribution, manufacturing, or related industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field required
• Strong understanding of supply chain operations, inventory management, distribution, compliance frameworks, and technology needs in a fast-paced, multi-site business environment
• Proven experience leading enterprise technology platforms, including ERP systems, CRM tools, warehouse and inventory systems, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity programs, data analytics, and business intelligence solutions
• Deep technical knowledge of Infor M3 and Salesforce preferred
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop distributed IT teams, build leadership pipelines, promote knowledge sharing, support succession planning, and cultivate a service-oriented technology culture
• Proven commitment to professional growth through coaching, feedback, mentorship, and leadership development planning
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language, influence stakeholders, lead cross-functional initiatives, and support training and adoption of new systems and processes

Demonstrates extensive IT leadership with a focus on developing and executing strategies that align technology with business objectives, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead and mentor high-performing IT teams while advancing data governance, cybersecurity, and technology adoption across diverse environments.

• IT Leadership Experience
• ERP Systems Implementation
• Data Governance and Analytics
• Cybersecurity Frameworks
• Supply Chain Operations Knowledge

• ERP Systems
• Data Analytics
• Business Intelligence Solutions
• Inventory Management
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Cybersecurity Programs
• Compliance Frameworks
• Warehouse Management Systems
• Logistics Systems
• Salesforce

• Coaching and Mentoring
• Leadership Development
• Stakeholder Influence
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Communication Skills

• Food Industry
• Beverage Industry
• Consumer Goods
• Distribution
• Manufacturing

• Infor M3
• CRM Tools
• Reporting Systems
• Technology Investments
• Vendor Management