What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Systems and Technology position at Kärcher?
Are you ready to bridge the gap between operational excellence and cutting-edge technology?
At Kärcher North America, Inc., we are looking for a dynamic leader to serve as our primary business-facing expert for supply chain systems and technology. As the Manager, Systems and Technology, you won’t just manage software; you will own the strategy, coordination, and continuous improvement of the systems that keep our operation resilient and efficient.
If you thrive on translating complex operational needs into scalable technical solutions and enjoy partnering across departments to drive a digital roadmap, we want to talk to you.
The Impact You’ll Make
This role offers a variety of settings, moving between professional office spaces and our active warehouse environment. You should be comfortable sitting for extended periods as well as moving through the warehouse for testing and training. Safety is a priority; we provide protective equipment, and you’ll wear steel-toed, non-slip shoes while in warehouse areas.
Kärcher North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer – M/F/Disabled/Veteran.
At Kärcher North America, Inc., we are looking for a dynamic leader to serve as our primary business-facing expert for supply chain systems and technology. As the Manager, Systems and Technology, you won’t just manage software; you will own the strategy, coordination, and continuous improvement of the systems that keep our operation resilient and efficient.
If you thrive on translating complex operational needs into scalable technical solutions and enjoy partnering across departments to drive a digital roadmap, we want to talk to you.
The Impact You’ll Make
- Systems Strategy & Optimization: Act as the primary business owner for our tech stack, including Körber WMS, SAP, and Google Workspace. You’ll identify ways to streamline workflows, reduce inefficiencies, and ensure our systems align with long-term strategy.
- Business Partnership: Work hand-in-hand with Operations, IT, and Analytics to gather requirements and solve business challenges. You are the "go-to" person for triaging system-related requests and ensuring priorities are met.
- Implementation Leadership: Coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT), manage change control processes, and partner with external vendors to ensure new enhancements are stabilized and successful.
- Empowering Users: Create high-quality SOPs, user guides, and training materials. You’ll bridge the gap by translating technical jargon into practical steps for our operational teams.
- Continuous Improvement: Monitor system performance and user pain points to recommend sustainable, data-driven improvements that strengthen our overall connectivity.
- Experience: At least 4 years in systems, technology, or supply chain operations. You must have experience working with business systems like WMS and ERP.
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, Supply Chain, or Engineering is preferred (though we value equivalent work experience).
- Technical Savvy: Preferred knowledge of Körber WMS, SAP, Power BI, and Google Workspace.
- Skill Set: You are a problem-solver who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You have strong attention to detail and can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills in English are required; being bilingual in Spanish is a major plus.
This role offers a variety of settings, moving between professional office spaces and our active warehouse environment. You should be comfortable sitting for extended periods as well as moving through the warehouse for testing and training. Safety is a priority; we provide protective equipment, and you’ll wear steel-toed, non-slip shoes while in warehouse areas.
Kärcher North America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer – M/F/Disabled/Veteran.