VP, Application Development - Fulfillment Systems
Company: Ingram Content Group
Location: La Vergne
Posted on: April 30, 2024
Job Description:
Company DescriptionJob Description is hiring for a VP,
Fulfillment Systems to contribute to our IT team in LaVergne, TN,
just outside the Nashville area. This person provides a strategic
leadership and oversight to ensure the efficient functioning of
company fulfillment processes, logistics, and supply chain systems
within the company. The VP partners with key organizational leaders
such that they can set and execute against key platform roadmaps
while ensuring ongoing organizational alignment.Want to help
explore and build new ways to deliver content to the world?The
world is reading, and it is our goal to connect as many people to
the content they want in the simplest ways. If you are an IT
professional who strives to deliver results through collaborative
partnerships, understanding what drives business,and enjoys working
in a connected culture, we can't wait to meet you!Required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- 10 years' leadership experience as a Director or Vice President
level leading and motivating a team of developers, analysts and
systems administrators
- 10 years' experience in fulfillment, distribution, warehousing,
and logistics
- 8 years' experience in an enterprise environment with
multi-site responsibility
- 8 years' experience with object-oriented programming languages
such as .Net, or Java
- 5 years' experience or understanding of COBOL programming
language
- 5 years' experience with mainframe environments, including DB2,
VSAM, and other associated technologiesKey Responsibilities:
- Defines and implements the technical strategy and architectural
vision for fulfillment systems that aligns with business goals
- Create a long-term vision for legacy system modernization and
enhancement
- Assess the value of investing in legacy system upgrades versus
replacement and recommend appropriate actions
- Plan gradual migration to newer technologies while minimizing
disruption to business and teams
- Continuously improve fulfillment processes, efficiency
enhancements, and cost controls
- Drive cross-functional collaboration with other departments to
ensure seamless integration of fulfillment systems
- Plans and leads development of new software and/or product
enhancements
- Evaluates technical feasibility, design optimization and
production issues
- Navigate organizational changes related to legacy systems,
including personnel, ensuring smooth transitions
- Works to resolve issues articulated by management or other
teams and ensure the resulting solution meets the organizations
standards of quality and performance.
- Leads the development of software plans and schedules ensuring
on-time delivery of all scheduled milestones and requirements.
- Directs the analysis and preparation of systems feasibility
studies, design of new systems and programs, and revision of
existing systems and programs.
- Leads the development of systems design standards and quality
control standards for engineers.
- Remains current on changes regarding software technology.
- Develop, budget, and execute comprehensive roadmaps assigned to
application/software teams.
- Interfaces regularly with key customers to develop a deep
understanding of customer needs - both articulated and
unarticulated
- Works with external third parties to assess partnership
opportunities and external requirements.
- Conduct compliance audits to ensure adherence to standard
operations procedures across fulfillment
centers.QualificationsAdditional InformationPerks/Benefits:
- A highly competitive compensation package with generous
benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription
Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
- 20 vacation days & 12 sick days accrued annually and 3 personal
days
- 401K match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs,
Group Legal, & more
- Wellness program with access to onsite gym and basketball court
for associates
- Avid reader? Numerous opportunities to engage with books and
authors
- Free card registration at the Nashville Public Library
- Discounted offers to self-publish with IngramSpark!
- Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement
program
- Financial and in-kind opportunities to engage with non-profits
in your community
- Company match program for United Way donations
- Volunteer opportunities and in-kind drives for non-profits
throughout the year
- Take breaks or brainstorm in our game room with ping pong &
foosball
- Casual Dress Code & Flexible Schedules (per team)The world is
reading,and Ingram Content Group ("Ingram") connects people with
content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for
publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, Ingram makes these
services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation and
creativity. With an expansive global network of offices and
facilities, Ingram's services include digital and physical book
distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning. Ingram Content
Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book
Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC,
Ingram Library Services LLC, Tennessee Book Company LLC, Ingram
Content Group UK Ltd. and Ingram Content Group Australia Pty
Ltd.Ingram Content Group LLC is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or
physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or genetic information.EEO/AA Employer/Vet/DisabledWe
participate in EVerify.
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