Acorn Distributors is seeking a motivated, self-driven, collaborative
IT Director to lead the company's technology strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity, applications, and Prophet 21 (P21) ERP environment.
Job Overview- Develop and execute an IT strategy aligned with company growth and business objectives.
- Serve as a strategic technology partner to executive leadership.
- Own and oversee the company's Prophet 21 ERP system, ensuring it supports Finance, Sales, Purchasing, Inventory, Warehouse, and Operations.
- Identify opportunities to optimize P21 workflows, reporting, integrations, and business processes.
- Oversee IT infrastructure, networks, cybersecurity, SaaS applications, and end-user services.
- Manage the IT budget, vendors, contracts, and technology investments.
- Establish IT policies, procedures, security standards, and best practices.
- Evaluate technology and automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic IT Leadership- Partner with leadership to develop a multi-year technology roadmap.
- Lead IT projects, implementations, upgrades, integrations, and system improvements.
- Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and technology optimization.
- Develop disaster recovery, business continuity, and risk management strategies.
- Ensure IT investments align with business priorities and provide measurable value.
Prophet 21 ERP- Serve as the internal Prophet 21 subject matter expert and system owner.
- Oversee P21 administration, support, maintenance, upgrades, and optimization.
- Work with department leaders to improve P21 business processes and workflows.
- Manage P21 reporting, dashboards, security, user access, and data integrity.
- Oversee integrations with websites, EDI, CRM, WMS, and other business applications.
- Manage P21 consultants and third-party partners.
- Provide guidance and training to key users and maximize the company's investment in P21.
Infrastructure & IT Operations- Oversee multi-office IT infrastructure, networks, cloud systems, SaaS applications, and end-user technology.
- Maintain strong cybersecurity, backup, disaster recovery, and access controls.
- Manage hardware, software, telecommunications, and technology lifecycle.
- Ensure reliable and secure IT operations across all locations.
Leadership & Vendor Management- Recruit, develop, and mentor IT team members.
- Establish priorities and service expectations for the IT department.
- Manage vendors, consultants, MSPs, and software providers.
- Negotiate contracts and conduct periodic vendor and system audits.
- Manage the IT budget and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Preferred Skills & Qualifications- Proven IT leadership experience, preferably in a distribution or ERP-driven environment.
- Strong Prophet 21 experience, including administration, reporting, integrations, and business process optimization.
- Experience with ERP implementations, upgrades, and system improvements.
- Understanding of distribution processes including purchasing, inventory, warehouse, sales, and finance.
- Strong strategic planning, communication, leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
