Integration Manager

Allen Distribution · Carlisle, PA · 4 days ago

Information TechnologyFull-time

Analyze, prioritize, and resolve complex operational, system, and integration issues in a fast-paced distribution environment.
Show strong leadership and team development skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive organizational alignment.
Communicate effectively, including the ability to explain technical and operational impacts to executive leadership.
Show strong knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), warehouse operations, and supply chain processes; experience with Softeon WMS is preferred.
Show expertise in system integration technologies, including APIs, middleware, messaging platforms, and enterprise application connectivity.
Show strong understanding of warehouse automation technologies, including WCS, WES, MHE, robotics, and related control systems.
Show advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with SQL, data analysis, and performance reporting.
Show proven project and program management capabilities with the ability to lead multiple strategic initiatives and competing priorities simultaneously.
Establish integration standards, governance, and best practices while ensuring system reliability, scalability, and operational continuity.
Show a strategic mindset with the ability to develop technology roadmaps, drive continuous improvement, and align integration solutions with business objectives.

Ensure appropriate succession planning and cross-training for all mission-critical integration build & support, to include integration with customers, automation and support functions.
Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Establish clear priorities, objectives, and performance expectations for the Integration team.

Continuously evaluate emerging technologies, integration platforms, and automation solutions to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and system performance.
Develop and maintain an integration and automation roadmap aligned with business objectives and growth initiatives.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve data quality, and reduce manual intervention across systems and operations.

Partner with Operations, Engineering, IT, and business leaders to understand operational requirements and define integration priorities.
Provide regular updates to senior leadership regarding integration initiatives, system performance, project status, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Serve as the primary escalation point for critical integration and automation issues impacting business operations.

Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of integration and automation initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals, budget requirements, and implementation timelines.
Establish project governance, resource requirements, risk assessments, and success metrics for all strategic initiatives.
Communicate project risks, milestones, and delivery concerns to leadership in a timely manner and develop mitigation plans when necessary.

Maintain overall accountability for the stability, performance, and supportability of integrations between WMS, automation platforms, ERP systems, transportation systems, customers, vendors, and business applications.
Ensure monitoring processes are in place to proactively identify, escalate, and resolve integration failures, data discrepancies, and system performance issues.
Govern integration standards, development practices, testing procedures, deployment protocols, and documentation requirements.
Partner with software vendors, automation providers, and third-party support organizations to evaluate enhancements, implement upgrades, and resolve system issues.
Regularly review system performance, transaction volumes, and operational metrics to identify opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement.

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