What You Need To Know
Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people - and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As the premier wine and spirits distributor, Southern Glazer's isn't just one of Forbes' Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.
The reputation of Southern Glazer's is well-established, and it's no surprise that we are regularly recognized for our culture. Southern Glazer's has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion and Diversity, as well as for Women and Parents and Families. These accolades speak volumes about our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive culture of belonging for all employees.
As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.
By joining Southern Glazer's, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.
Overview
The Senior Director of Supply Chain Technology Solutions leads the execution, optimization, and support of Tier 1 Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and related automation technologies across high-volume, high-SKU distribution environments. This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of supply chain technology platforms-from business relationship management and requirements development to solution design, implementation, support, and security. The leader partners closely with enterprise IT teams to ensure alignment with architecture, infrastructure, and cybersecurity standards.
Primary Responsibilities
Own the delivery, performance, and support of Tier 1 WMS platforms and warehouse automation systems used across the supply chain network.
Lead solution design, implementation, and optimization efforts for high-throughput, complex warehouse environments.
Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery plans are in place for all warehouse-related systems.
Serve as the primary liaison between warehouse operations and IT teams to translate operational needs into technical requirements.
Oversee business relationship management and ensure stakeholder alignment throughout the solution lifecycle.
Drive change management and communication strategies for successful technology adoption.
Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture to deliver an integrated and scalable technology roadmap.
Partner with the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to ensure systems are secure and compliant.
Work with Infrastructure leadership to ensure high availability and superior service delivery.
Lead a team of internal and third-party professionals responsible for solution delivery and support.
Provide coaching and mentorship to team members, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
Manage strategic vendor relationships critical to the success of the warehouse technology stack.
Coordinate with IT Finance, Program Governance, and Demand/Supply teams to align on budgets, priorities, and execution.
Participate in the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) cycle to develop and manage capital and operating budgets.
Define and monitor KPIs for the Supply Chain Technology Solutions group, with a focus on warehouse system uptime, throughput, and automation efficiency.
Provide regular updates to senior leadership on platform performance, project status, and strategic alignment.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
10+ years of experience in supply chain technology or operations, with 3-5 years in leadership roles.
Deep expertise in Tier 1 WMS platforms and warehouse automation technologies.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex vendor relationships.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills.
Physical Demands
Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs
EEO Statement
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any @type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any @type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
