IT Director - Design & Extensions

DHL Supply Chain; Milton Keynes; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in the UK is looking for an experienced professional to lead Blue Yonder WMS deployments. This role involves strategic IT leadership, compliance, and stakeholder management. The ideal candidate has extensive WMS design experience and a strong background in supply chain operations. Competitive compensation and additional benefits included, such as private medical insurance and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Private Medical Insurance

26 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working options

Generous pension scheme

Free GP consultations

Retail discounts

Affordable loans and mortgage advice

Qualifications

• In-depth experience in technical design.
• Experience in managing multiple WMS projects simultaneously.
• Coaching and development focus in team management.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for Blue Yonder WMS deployments design.
• Guide project design workshops and capture requirements.
• Develop IT Product strategies aligned with operational needs.

Skills

In-depth Blue Yonder WMS technical design experience

Supply chain and logistics operations experience

Extensive experience of WMS Blue Yonder implementation project management

Managing technical teams

Senior stakeholder management

Deploying IT solutions in dynamic environments

Shaping product roadmap

Financial/commercial awareness

Education

RP Discrete Configuration Training and SQL Basics Course

Prince2 Foundation & Practitioner certifications

Tools

Merlin tool

ACT Workshop

Job description

Overview

Grade: RCS Grade H
Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Location: Remote, UK

Think you know DHL? Think again! We're not just about delivering parcels. DHL Supply Chain is the world's leading logistics company, and our IT function serves as the vital nerve centre, connecting the dots and transforming business needs into cutting-edge solutions on a global scale. Our IT professionals are more than just tech experts; they are strategic partners who drive meaningful change through standardisation, differentiation, and innovation.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Performance: Accountable for the overall design of Blue Yonder WMS deployments within the region.
• Innovate: Guiding and influencing design workshops on project kick off. Utilising Supply chain and logistics operational knowledge and Blue Yonder technical product knowledge to capture business requirements.
• Lead with Purpose: Develop and govern the IT Product strategies required to maintain a sustainable, scalable and affordable approach to Blue Yonder WMS design and deployment. Provide IT leadership and governance to ensure the design process is in line with the DHL standardisation agenda, while aligning the solution with the fundamentals of the operational needs.
• Ensure Compliance: Responsible for providing knowledge and guidance and be accountable for the overall design of BY WMS deployments within the UK region. Vendor and Global Centre of Excellence relationships are key to the success of this role.

What You’ll Bring

• In-depth Blue Yonder WMS technical design experience.
• Supply chain and logistics operations experience gained in a similar WMS design leadership role.
• Extensive experience of WMS Blue Yonder implementation project management, with the ability of managing multiple projects and budgets simultaneously.
• Experience in managing technical teams with a focus on coaching and development.
• Skilled in senior stakeholder management with resilience in high-pressure environments.
• Experience in deploying IT solutions in dynamic, customer-facing settings.
• Extensive experience in shaping a product roadmap and managing alignment across senior executives and stakeholders.
• Experience of financial/commercial awareness and budget responsibility.
• RP Discrete Configuration Training and SQL Basics Course - essential.
• Prince2 Foundation & Practitioner certifications - desirable.
• Experience with Merlin tool and ACT Workshop - desirable.

Why Join Us

• Use of a company car (or car allowance) including hybrid and electric vehicles
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days
• Discretionary bonus based on performance
• We\'re happy to talk about flexible working - just ask about alternative patterns at interview
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

Who We Are

We\'re the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

Building an Inclusive Workplace

At DHL, we\'re all about creating a workplace where everyone\'s skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

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Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 10 th November date. Applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.