Hybrid Technical Program Manager, Distribution – Procurement

at SanMar

• Job title: Technical Program Manager, Distribution – Procurement
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Issaquah, United States

About the role

• Technical Program Manager overseeing design and improvement of distribution systems for SanMar. Collaborating with stakeholders to drive efficiency in procurement and distribution processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise project team and their deliverables, providing day to day direction and insight to ensure that they meet their goals and deadlines.
• Coach and develop project team to meet their individual and business expectations, as well as to grow and excel within their roles.
• Manage a revolving portfolio of tasks and projects comprised of Material Handling systems and equipment, Hardware and Media management, and Storage and Capacity initiatives.
• Research, analyze, and troubleshoot SanMar handling systems; understand the operation and dependencies of the solutions and processes, and how they are used by the DCs.
• Identify and develop resource information (i.e., disaster response, strategic computing, information security and control).
• Work across all stakeholder areas to translate business requirements into high performing solutions that meet the business needs; ensure best operational practice.
• Create detailed project plans and frameworks; ensure team members are meeting milestones and reporting status.
• Provide distribution system subject matter expertise to business areas and end users.
• Work closely with Technical and Delivery teams to identify, design and deliver changes to system environments; ensure projects are in lockstep with functional requirements.
• Work closely with Distribution/Company leadership and primary resources to determine strategic focus and task prioritization, and long-term portfolio management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Technology Discipline or equivalent industry experience
• 4-6 years of experience in an IT program or project management role
• Procurement experience, including strategic sourcing, cost savings, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management is preferred
• Experience with procure/design/build/support of mechanical and automation systems and related technology and integrations
• Solid subject matter expertise using technology-based distribution systems; experience with SanMar specific systems preferred: Warehouse Management (HighJump/Korber); Voice, RF and scanning WMS equipment; high output printers and label media; Distribution facility specific WCS/WES, Conveyor hardware/software interfaces; Industry relevant automations (AS/RS, Goods to Person, pick/pack to light, etc.)
• Experience with procure/design/build/support of storage systems, i.e., racking, binning
• Experience with industry-specific tools such as AutoCad and Process Modeling/Simulation software
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI preferred
• Competency across a range of project management tools (e.g. MS Project, VSTS, Jira, CA PPM, Visio)
• Demonstrated delivery with an agile development methodology
• Ability to interact with many different skill sets and roles within the company
• Ability and energy to work on multiple projects at a time and potentially switch projects as necessary, maintaining a strong quality focus on each
• A bias for action with the ability to adapt quickly with a positive attitude toward change
• Ability to professionally drive change and process improvement in a loosely structured environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Flexible with schedule, able to provide off-hours support either remotely, or onsite, as needed
• Travel is a requirement of this role, up to 50% or more at times and includes SanMar sites, Industry events

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance
• Paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
• Annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary