Sr Mgr SC Systems Integration
About the role
The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Systems Integration plays a pivotal role in the seamless operation of Staples' supply chain. This position leads a team of project managers in implementing, integrating, maintaining, and optimizing critical systems that drive supply chain performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop teams of project managers responsible for implementing, integrating, maintaining, and optimizing supply chain systems and software solutions.
- Partner with leadership to influence business strategy and prioritize the highest-impact initiatives that support supply chain performance.
- Oversee complex projects from planning through execution, ensuring deliverables are completed successfully, on time, and aligned with business objectives.
- Manage software upgrades, troubleshooting efforts, system configurations, training, and operational support activities across the supply chain environment.
- Support multi-site rollout activities and system application changes, including Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and execution-layer technologies.
- Drive testing, deployment, and adoption of software enhancements across existing and new facilities.
- Analyze operational requests, validate business needs, and coordinate configuration and setup changes.
- Provide expertise in diagnosing and resolving issues in both production and testing environments.
- Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, project management, technology teams, vendors, and other business partners.
- Mentor team members and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Strong leadership capabilities with the ability to align teams around evolving business priorities.
- Deep understanding of logistics, warehouse management, automation, robotics, and supply chain operations.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex technical and operational challenges.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience presenting project updates to senior leadership.
- Able to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative mindset with a track record of building effective cross-functional partnerships.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
- 9+ years of experience in supply chain systems, logistics technology, software implementation, project management, or a related field.
- 2+ years of direct people leadership experience managing professional teams.
- Experience leading complex system implementations, enterprise software integrations, upgrades, or multi-site deployments.
- Experience managing projects through the full lifecycle from planning and testing through implementation and support.
Skills
- Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Understanding of logistics, warehouse management, automation, robotics, and supply chain operations.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
Benefits
Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!
Pay
The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity.
Schedule
The role offers the opportunity to lead high-visibility initiatives that directly impact Staples supply chain operations nationwide.
Company
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.