9+ years of experience in warehouse management or related areas.
Several years in a management or supervisory role.
Strong understanding of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
Experience with warehouse automation and robotics.
Responsibilities
Own the strategic roadmap for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
Design future-state operational workflows for warehouse processes.
Lead cross-functional project teams to influence supply chain priorities.
Evaluate emerging technologies for operational viability.
Negotiate with vendors on pricing and contracts.
Build business cases and ROI models for capital investments.
Establish governance and testing protocols for WMS upgrades.
Monitor warehouse KPIs and deliver insights to senior leadership.
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Flexible work environment with occasional remote options.
Support for work-life balance with reasonable travel expectations.
Collaborative team culture with cross-departmental engagement.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
The Director of Warehouse Strategy drives the enterprise roadmap for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), warehouse profiling, slotting optimization, and execution capabilities across the distribution network. This role serves as the subject matter authority bridging technology, automation, data, and operational design to boost throughput, inventory accuracy, and labor efficiency. Working in close partnership with Operations, Technology, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams, the Director delivers scalable, high-performance warehouse capabilities that support business growth and improve customer fulfillment..
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
Owns the enterprise Warehouse Management System (WMS) strategic roadmap, leading the prioritization, modernization, and configuration of system enhancements to ensure operational efficiency, scalability, and inventory accuracy .
Designs future-state warehouse operational workflows-including receiving, replenishment, picking, packing, and shipping-to standardize processes across network facilities, new building startups, and expansions .
Leads cross-functional project teams and strategic initiatives across Distribution Center leadership, Engineering, Technology, and Finance to influence enterprise-wide supply chain priorities..
Evaluates emerging warehouse automation, robotics, and advanced software solutions to determine operational viability and align investments with overall WMS architecture.
Coordinates vendor negotiations with vendors. Negotiates price changes with major vendors.
Builds comprehensive business cases, ROI models, and capability frameworks that support capital investments in supply chain technologies and warehouse optimization .
Establishes robust system governance, testing protocols, and change management standards for continuous WMS upgrades and seamless multi-site deployments .
Monitors critical warehouse KPIs and operational data-such as labor utilization, inventory accuracy, pick efficiency, and throughput-delivering actionable insights and executive dashboards to senior leadership.
Nature and Scope
Problems are typically defined by higher level leadership. Problems are difficult. Solutions require analysis and investigation.
Decides how to achieve planned results within an organization's plans, policies, and guidelines. May set or change plans/goals within respective department or area.
May manage department via multiple layers of managers OR directly supervise a staff of professional individual contributors at the senior or technical advisor level.
Work Environment
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Typically requires overnight travel 20% to 50% of the time.
Education and Experience
Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 9+ years of experience in a related field, including several years in a management/supervisory capacity.
About HD Supply Holdings
HD Supply Holdings is a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products to the multifamily and hospitality markets in North America. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. HD Supply Holdings offers a wide range of products, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, hardware, and janitorial supplies, as well as appliances and lighting. The company serves over 500,000 customers through its network of more than 270 branches and 44 distribution centers. HD Supply Holdings is committed to providing its customers with high-quality products and exceptional service.
