Director, WMS Product Strategy

Assurant; La Vergne (TN); Remote; USD 116,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global business services company is seeking a Director of WMS Product Strategy. This key leadership role involves shaping and executing WMS strategy while collaborating with IT and Supply Chain teams to drive innovation. Ideal candidates will bring extensive experience in WMS products and exhibit outstanding technical and strategic capabilities to ensure customer satisfaction and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in WMS products including strategy and innovation.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with a proven track record.
• Ability to build relationships and navigate complex organizational structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning and implementation aligned with company goals.
• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements to enhance operational excellence.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Job description

As the Director of WMS Product Strategy, you will hold a key leadership role. This role is essential in shaping and executing our company's WMS strategy and innovation initiatives, ensuring that our Supply Chain Teams excel in differentiation, efficiency, and consistency. With a strategic focus aligned with the company's broader objectives, you will collaborate closely with both the IT and Supply Chain teams to bring visionary ideas to fruition.

Preferred candidates are those located in Nashville, TN or Dallas, TX. Remote work is an option for suitable candidates, with a preference for those in the EST / CST time zones.

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job?

• Strategy Development and Execution : Lead strategic planning and implementation, ensuring alignment with company goals and market trends. Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to guarantee that strategy execution reflects broader business objectives and customer needs.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration : Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, utilizing deep business acumen to drive strategic initiatives. Your ability to navigate complex organizational structures will be key in aligning different teams towards common goals.
• Tools and Environment Management : Utilize advanced software and analytical tools to create robust environments for Product teams. Your technical expertise will be crucial in developing systems that enhance strategic planning and milestone tracking.
• Analytical and Technical Expertise : Conduct complex profitability and cost analyses to inform strategic decisions. Understand how underlying data is used and communicated to integrated systems.
• Proactive Leadership and Support : Anticipate needs and challenges, offering proactive solutions and support. Your role will involve leading by example, setting a high standard for strategic thinking and problem-solving within the team.
• Communication and Alignment : Effectively communicate strategies. Your communication skills will be essential in articulating complex concepts to diverse audiences, ensuring clarity and alignment.
• Process Improvement and Standardization : Drive process improvements, standardizing approval processes, reporting, and controls. Your expertise will be critical in creating efficient frameworks that enhance innovation and operational excellence.
• Cultural and Organizational Influence : Serve as a change agent, influencing and aligning leaders towards innovative solutions. Your influence will be vital in fostering a culture of innovation and adaptability across the organization.

What are the requirements needed for this position?

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in WMS products including strategy, innovation, and leadership roles.
• Exceptionally strong technical and analytical skills, with a proven track record in complex business analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and navigate complex organizational structures.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven leadership skills, with experience in leading and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability to manage multiple priorities.

What other skills / experience would be helpful to have?

• This role is designed for a strategic leader who combines technical expertise with a visionary mindset, ready to drive significant impact in a dynamic business environment.

Pay Range :

116,900.00 - $195,300.00

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

Expected application deadline is

07 / 15 / 2024

If date is blank then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

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Company Overview

Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

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