Strategic Ops Program Lead: WMS & Facility Transitions

Johnson Brothers Liquor Company; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Brothers Liquor Company is seeking an Operations Program Manager in Saint Paul, MN to lead cross-functional operational initiatives across warehouse, transportation, inventory, and distribution. You will own charters, budgets, risk plans, and executive reporting while guiding multiple large-scale projects to on-time, on-budget completion.

Responsibilities include end-to-end WMS deployments, facility transitions, inventory build strategies, and close collaboration with IT, Finance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 10+ years of project or program experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, or supply chain environments.
• Experience leading large-scale operational implementations and cross-functional projects.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and distribution processes.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own multiple large-scale operational projects across warehouse, transportation, inventory, and distribution functions.
• Develop charters, timelines, budgets, risk assessments, communication plans, and implementation strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Operations, Supply Chain, IT, Finance, Facilities, Routing, Fleet, and external vendors.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide status updates and executive reporting on progress and KPIs.
• Lead WMS implementations and go-live activities across facilities.
• Plan facility transitions, inventory build strategies, and startup activities.
• Influence stakeholders to align resources and maintain momentum.

Skills

Program & Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Operations/Business/Engineering

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Johnson Brothers Liquor Company is seeking an Operations Program Manager in Saint Paul, MN to lead cross-functional operational initiatives across warehouse, transportation, inventory, and distribution. You will own charters, budgets, risk plans, and executive reporting while guiding multiple large-scale projects to on-time, on-budget completion.

Responsibilities include end-to-end WMS deployments, facility transitions, inventory build strategies, and close collaboration with IT, Finance,