Warehouse Management System (WMS) Implementation Director

About Us:

At Source Logistics, we specialize in offering customized logistics and supply chain solutions in US markets, including Full Service Warehousing, Order Processing, E-commerce Fulfillment, Marketing Fulfillment, Complete Transportation Solutions, and Information/Data Supply Chain Services.

We support a variety of industries such as food and beverage, apparel, retail, health and beauty, medical, industrial, technology, financial, and more. Our mission is to help US and foreign-based companies expand their presence in the US by delivering competitive and tailored supply chain solutions.

We currently manage 5.6 million square feet of warehouse space, strategically located throughout the US, with facilities in Los Angeles, CA; Chicago, IL, N. Monroe, NJ; Portland, OR; Houston, TX; and Laredo, TX.

About The Role:

The WMS Implementation Director is responsible for leading the end-to-end implementation of Warehouse Management Systems across distribution centers, ensuring alignment with business requirements, operational excellence, and IT standards. This role partners with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, logistics, and third-party vendors to deliver high-impact solutions that enhance warehouse productivity, accuracy, and visibility

Responsibilities:

· Lead the full lifecycle of WMS implementations, from staffing POD members with specified subject matter expertise, project planning/management and final configuration to go-live and post-deployment support.

· Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, timelines, and resource allocations.

· Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, POD Implementation members, current operational site leaders, and WMS vendors/consultants.

· Build detail project management plans to ensure all key aspects are identified and can be tracked during implementation to serve as a checklist to manage the “detail” related to the scale and importance of the WMS integration.

· Conduct requirement-gathering sessions and translate business needs into functional system specifications.

· Oversee system configuration, testing (UAT), data migration, and integration with ERP, TMS, and other systems. With key focus on partnering with source IT team, WMS software provider and other external / internal resources required to deliver successful outcomes.

· Coordinate training programs for end-users and provide operational support during and after system rollout.

· Monitor and report on project KPIs and system performance; drive continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain a lesson learned journey and continuous improvement activities, and use this detail to make all next WMS integrations better/

· Ensure compliance with industry standards, data security protocols, and internal control requirements.

Requirements:

· Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Information Systems, or related field. MBA or PMP certification is a plus. 5+ years management experience in an active warehouse operations at the GM level.

· Third Party management experience for 5+ years

· Experience with Tier 1 and 2 WMS platforms.

· Strong understanding of warehouse operations, including inventory control, order fulfillment, and labor management.

· Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Monday, etc.) and business process mapping.

· Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

· Ability to travel to warehouse sites as needed (up to 100%

Bonus Points:

· Experience with integrations to WMS systems.

· Familiarity with automation technologies.

· Change management and training program development experience.

· Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience.

· Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Perks:

• Great benefits package
• 401k plan with company match
• Generous PTO policy
• Career growth