Manager of Fulfillment Technology

Company Overview :

Excelligence is a leading provider of educational products and solutions, dedicated to enhancing the learning experience for children.

We support teachers, parents, and caregivers with high-quality products, exceptional customer service, and innovative resources.

Our mission is to leverage advanced technology to optimize our order fulfillment processes, ensuring seamless, efficient, and accurate delivery that consistently exceeds our customers' expectations.

Job Description :

We are seeking a highly skilled Manager of Fulfillment Technology to oversee the selection, implementation, and management of our fulfillment technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a profound understanding of both technological and operational aspects of order fulfillment, ensuring our systems operate smoothly, efficiently, and are continuously optimized for performance.

This position is designated as 100% on-site at our Distribution Center in Gardner, KS.

Key Responsibilities :

Technology Implementation and Management :

• Oversee the selection, implementation, and management of fulfillment technologies, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), order picking robots, and conveyor systems.
• Ensure ongoing maintenance and upgrades of these technologies to maintain optimal performance.

Data Analysis and Optimization :

• Analyze data generated throughout the fulfillment process to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Utilize data-driven insights to implement process improvements and optimize workflows.

Integration and Automation :

• Ensure seamless integration between different fulfillment technologies and existing systems.
• Identify opportunities for automation to enhance the speed, accuracy, and efficiency of fulfillment operations.

Collaboration :

• Collaborate with warehouse operations teams to understand their challenges and ensure that implemented technologies meet their needs.
• Work closely with IT teams to ensure technical integration and support.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers to stay updated on the latest technology trends and solutions.

Project Management :

• Lead and manage technology-related projects within the fulfillment center, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets.

Training and Support :

• Provide training and support to warehouse staff on the use of fulfillment technologies.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for technology usage and maintenance.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in managing and implementing warehouse or fulfillment technologies.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent project management skills, with a track record of leading technology projects to successful completion.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), automation technologies, and integration processes.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

Excelligence Learning Corp is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, employment applicants, and other covered persons without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion or creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws.