Our client is a well-respected and profitable BC based retail company. Due to growth and expansion plans, the leadership is looking to add a strategic minded IT leader to join the team and help redesign the Information Systems including the POS and ERP systems. We are looking for a forward thinking IS leader who is an expert in retail IS solutions. This is a unique opportunity to build a state-of-the-art information system from a clean slate.

Key responsibilities

• Assess the current business and expansion plans to develop an Enterprise IT strategy that supports business growth and business process efficiency. The strategy will cover IT infrastructure, enterprise-wide business applications (POS, ERP, Marketing Automation, Security and user support)

• Working with the CFO, assess the costs and build the road map to modernize a scalable IS system that will enable the organization’s growth targets

• Engage vendors to establish a highly effective, customer focused, outsourced IT Service

• Execute on plans to deliver on the IT strategy: organizational structure, IT processes & policies, operational plans, staffing plans leveraging third-party vendor relationships

• Take responsibility for ongoing administration, maintenance, and onboarding new retail outlets

• Ensure continued support of the current system and successful migration to the new system.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in technical Project Management and/or IT/IS management experience focusing on POS, Retail, Distribution and Corporate ERP Systems

• Hands-on experience in assessing corporate requirements and selecting appropriate infrastructure and software systems

• Experience implementing new ERP or CRM systems for retail companies

• Experience in cloud computing solutions including responsibility for infosec

• Exceptional negotiation skills in developing effective 3rd party contracts and relationships

• University degree and relevant Information Systems Certification with a preference for an MBA or business-related qualification.

For more information, please contact:

Amanda du Toit                amanda@corporate.bc.ca
Tim Swanson                   tim@corporate.bc.ca