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Overview Of The Role The IT Director – Warehouse and Inventory Management is accountable for the global strategy, delivery, and sustainment of Saputo’s warehousing technology landscape, with primary ownership of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) , and closely integrated execution systems. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, Transportation, and Regional IT leaders to modernize warehouse operations, enable business transformation, and ensure scalable, resilient solutions across Saputo’s global distribution network. The IT Director provides people leadership , portfolio governance , and technology direction , ensuring SAP EWM solutions align with enterprise architecture, SAP S/4HANA strategy, and Saputo’s operational excellence objectives.

This leader acts as the executive escalation point for warehousing solutions and is accountable for value realization, operational stability, and continuous improvement. Own the global SAP EWM product strategy and roadmap, aligned with Supply Chain and enterprise digital transformation objectives. Ensure SAP EWM solutions are scalable, performant, secure, and compliant with IT architecture and audit requirements.

Act as the primary executive interface for warehousing solutions, communicating status, risks, investments, and outcomes to VP and executive stakeholders.



Delivery & Portfolio Management Lead large‑scale, multi‑region programs including SAP EWM implementations, DC startups, migrations, and warehouse modernization initiatives. Oversee end‑to‑end delivery lifecycle: requirements, solution design, build/configuration, testing, cutover, and hypercare.

Ensure alignment and integration with SAP S/4HANA, TM, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and external logistics partners. Lead and develop a global team of SAP EWM functional leads, solution architects, and IT managers. Build strong succession plans, skills development paths, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Coach leaders and senior specialists to operate as trusted partners to the business. Architecture, Integration & Data Govern integration patterns between SAP EWM and SAP S/4HANA, transportation, and external platforms. Champion SAP best practices, clean core principles, and sustainable extension strategies.

Ensure data integrity, master data alignment, and end‑to‑end process visibility across the supply chain. Oversee L3 support, major incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure security, access controls, segregation of duties, and audit readiness (SOX, privacy, compliance).



15+ years of progressive IT experience delivering enterprise‑scale solutions, with 7+ years in SAP warehousing or supply chain execution. ~ Deep functional and solution expertise in SAP EWM (embedded or decentralized) across inbound, outbound, internal warehouse processes, and automation integration. ~ Proven leadership of large, complex SAP programs spanning multiple sites, regions, and business units. ~ Strong experience in integrating SAP EWM with SAP S/4HANA and adjacent supply chain systems. ~ Demonstrated people leadership experience managing managers, senior specialists, and system integrators. ~ Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence and align senior business leaders.

Experience in Food, Dairy, or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries. ~ Hands‑on experience with warehouse automation and material handling system integrations. ~ Experience operating within a global SAP template and rollout model. Competitive salaries A hybrid work environment with the possibility to work from home two days a week Advantageous corporate agreements Group retirement pension plan with employer contribution Purchase option of company stocks Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training.

Employment

Equity & Accessibility We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family. Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

📌 It Director, Warehouse And Inventory Management (Georgetown)
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📍 Georgetown