URBN Senior Manager, Supply Chain Technology

Role Summary

URBN is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Senior Manager – Supply Chain Systems to lead the evolution of our supply chain technology landscape. This role will focus on managing and optimizing systems that support our end-to-end supply chain processes, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and alignment with business goals. The ideal candidate will balance management responsibilities with a strong influence over architectural decisions. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our supply chain operations by leveraging AI, data analytics, and modern technologies to drive innovation, efficiency, and strategic decision-making. 

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design, implementation, and optimization of scalable, high-performing supply chain system solutions, ensuring seamless integration with enterprise applications. 

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand strategic objectives, translate them into technical and operational requirements, and design solutions that optimize supply chain processes. 

• Drive the use of AI, machine learning, and data analytics to enhance supply chain efficiency, improve accuracy, and streamline decision-making processes. 

• Manage the architecture, design, and development of system integrations, focusing on Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) and other critical supply chain technologies to ensure data consistency, reliability, and security. 

• Evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and frameworks that leverage cloud-based solutions, microservices, and automation to enhance system capabilities and business agility. 

• Establish best practices, technical standards, and governance frameworks for supply chain systems. 

• Partner with IT infrastructure teams to ensure system stability, performance, and security compliance. 

• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in supply chain systems to drive continuous innovation. 

• Develop technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and reference materials to support system design and implementation. 

• Lead efforts in testing, training, and implementation to ensure smooth deployment and user adoption of supply chain systems. 

• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. 

Role Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in technology management and architecture with a focus on supply chain systems. 

• Proven track record of managing and implementing enterprise-grade supply chain technology solutions. 

• Experience with Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) and system integrations related to warehousing, logistics, and inventory management. 

• Deep understanding of supply chain processes, including procurement, logistics, inventory management, and demand planning. 

• Hands-on experience with Manhattan supply chain systems or similar. 

• Strong proficiency in system integration, API design, and data architecture. 

• Expertise in SQL, data modeling, and performance optimization. 

• Experience with cloud-based architectures, microservices, and automation technologies is a plus. 

• Familiarity with AI and machine learning applications in supply chain optimization. 

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex systems and recommend effective solutions. 

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

• Experience working on global technology initiatives across business functions. 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. 

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The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

EEO Statement

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.