Ocean Elite Solutions Platform Lead

AIT Worldwide Logistics; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 92,700 - 139,060; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics is seeking a Platform Lead for the Infor Nexus platform. The role involves managing and configuring the platform, ensuring optimal integration, and engaging with various stakeholders to improve customer experiences. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of software platform management experience and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. The role offers a wage range of $92,700.00‑$139,060.00, along with comprehensive benefits including health and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing, configuring, and integrating software platforms.
• 3+ years supply chain management and logistics experience.
• Strong proficiency with EDI and system integration concepts.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the Infor Nexus platform.
• Engage with business and EDI to onboard customers.
• Translate business requirements into structured logical maps.

Skills

Managing complex software platforms

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technology, Supply Chain / Logistics, Business

Master's Degree in Technology, Supply Chain / Logistics, Business

Tools

Infor Nexus

CargoWise

Job description

Overview

The Ocean Elite Solutions Platform Lead owns and operates the Infor Nexus platform that powers AIT's Ocean Elite Solutions product, supporting purchase order management, carrier direct operations, or hybrid models. The role ensures platform reliability at scale while enabling efficient, repeatable customer onboarding and consistent implementation of integrations between Infor Nexus, customer systems, and AIT logistics platforms such as CargoWise. The Platform Lead acts as a bridge between business and technical stakeholders, driving configuration, standardization, and scalable frameworks to reduce variability and accelerate time to value.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the Infor Nexus platform, establish procedures and success metrics, configure and monitor the platform to deliver optimal integration and customer experience.
• Engage with business, EDI, and partners to onboard customers and align platform capabilities.
• Translate business requirements into structured logical maps used by the EDI team to develop system integrations.
• Oversee integration projects to ensure successful implementation and consistent operation.
• Review current integrations and configuration to support continuous improvement and provide reporting and insights to leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Wage range: $92,700.00‑$139,060.00, varying by geography and experience.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Technology, Supply Chain / Logistics, Business, or equivalent work experience (required).
• Master's Degree in Technology, Supply Chain / Logistics, Business (preferred).

Experience:

• 5+ years managing, configuring, and integrating software platforms (required).
• 3+ years supply chain management and logistics (required).
• 2+ years Infor Nexus configuration and integration experience, preferably with LSP modules (preferred).
• 2+ years CargoWise configuration, integration, or operations experience (preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High proficiency managing and configuring complex software platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to assess requirements and develop logical integration maps.
• Ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Understanding of EDI and system integration concepts and workflows.
• Ability to manage technology solution and service providers to maximize results.
• Cross‑functional communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).
• Ability to translate complex concepts into actionable plans (medium).

Licenses and Certifications (preferred):

• Infor Nexus platform certification and/or training; Associate, Professional, or Expert level from Infor U or associated system integrators.
• Certified CargoWise Operator (CCO), Specialist (CCS), or Professional (CCP).
• PMI PMP, ITIL, or similar.
• Other certifications or training (preferred).

Benefits

In addition to base compensation, there may be a bonus based on business and/or individual performance metrics. Benefits include medical, prescription, health savings account, flexible spending account, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, supplemental health, employee support, paid parental leave, pet insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, personal days, floating holiday, sick days, volunteer hours, and company holidays. Vacation ranges from 10 to 20 days depending on tenure, with 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays including Veterans Day for Veterans.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630‑766‑8300 ext 5218.