IT Business Relationship Manager

Introduction

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The IT Business Relationship Manager (BRM) for Land n Sea parts and accessories distribution business serves as the strategic liaison between the Information Technology department and the Parts & Accessories Distribution business unit. This role is responsible for ensuring IT initiatives align with business objectives, driving digital transformation, and optimizing technology solutions across all distribution operations including ecommerce, warehouse management, and B2B customer interactions.

• Serve as the primary IT contact for Land n Sea leadership, establishing trusted advisor relationships with executive stakeholders and department heads
• Participate in business planning sessions to understand strategic priorities, challenges, and growth initiatives
• Translate business requirements into actionable IT strategies and solution roadmaps
• Present technology recommendations, project updates, and performance metrics to leadership teams
• Partner with the Mercury functional specific BRMs to ensure solution alignment and prioritization

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive IT roadmap aligned with business unit objectives and company-wide technology standards
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology for competitive advantage in B2B ecommerce, inventory management, and distribution operations
• Partner with Enterprise IT leadership to align solutions and prioritize investments

• Partner with the Enterprise Digital Delivery team to drive the optimization of B2B ecommerce platform to enhance customer self‑service capabilities
• Collaborate with business teams to improve online ordering experiences, catalog management, pricing engines, and customer portal functionality

• Partner with operations teams and Distribution BRM to optimize warehouse management systems (WMS) across multiple distribution centers
• Support technology initiatives for inventory accuracy, order fulfillment automation, and logistics optimization

• Lead or support IT projects from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with business requirements and successful user adoption
• Coordinate cross‑functional project teams including IT developers, business analysts, vendors, and business stakeholders
• Manage change processes to ensure minimal disruption to operations and effective training for end users
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes

• Conduct regular business reviews to assess technology effectiveness and identify improvement opportunities
• Gather feedback from business stakeholders and end users to drive continuous enhancement of IT services
• Support incident resolution and escalation processes for critical business systems

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years of experience in IT roles with progressive responsibility, including at least 3 years in business relationship management, business analysis, or similar client‑facing positions
• Demonstrated experience in B2B business environments, preferably in distribution, wholesale, or supply chain industries
• Experience with multi‑warehouse distribution operations and associated technologies (WMS, TMS, ERP)
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex IT projects in operational business environments

• Strong understanding of enterprise systems including ERP platforms (Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar), warehouse management systems, and ecommerce solutions
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