Director, Warehouse Management Logistics Systems
Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins. The Director, Warehouse Management Logistics Systems leads the technology strategy, implementation, and optimization of software systems (like TMS, YMS, and WMS) to drive inventory accuracy and distribution speed. This senior role oversees the team (Solution Architect, Technical Analyst, and Developers), collaborates with business stakeholders and project managers to define solution strategies, select vendor partners, and implement/support these systems. This role optimizes resource allocation, controls budgets, bridges communication between Vendors, IT, Warehouse/Logistics operations and executive leadership to ensure success, on time and within budget delivery. The ideal candidate is both a strategic modernizer and technical contributor, capable of introducing automation, AI-driven processes, and next-generation tools to enhance IT WMS delivery. In This Role Enterprise System Expertise Develop and execute the technology roadmap for Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Yard Management Systems (YMS ), and related tools Utilize WMS data to improve warehouse processes, such as picking, packing, and receiving Oversee strategy, implementation, and continuous improvement of WMS, TMS, and YMS platforms Manage third-party vendors and Managed Service Providers (MSPs), including performance and relationships Lead RFP/RFI processes, vendor selection, and contract negotiations Ensure seamless integration between logistics systems and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms (e.g., D365, SAP, Oracle) Drive end-to-end implementation of enterprise logistics systems Create metrics to measure system performance with operational productivity, risks, and ROI Manage systems for high-volume, multi-site distribution environments (e.g., facilities exceeding 1 million square feet) with a focus on both B2B and direct-to-consumer fulfillment Collaborate with IT, Operations, and Supply Chain leadership to align technology with business goals Strategic Modernization & Innovation Lead warehouse modernization initiatives, including automation technologies (e.g., Autonomous Mo...