Who We Are:
WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin and Curio Home Goods, focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind the innovative gear and products for children, mothers, and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. Curio, a premium brand of curated collections of home goods, launched in 2023. WHY's vision is to establish an expanding portfolio of innovative businesses that align with its commitment to inventive product design. With over 320+ patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America's Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!
We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child's potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare have committed to animal conservation.
There is no better time than now to join WHY Brands as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey, and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth.
Position Summary
The Oracle WMS & Supply Chain Technology Manager is responsible for managing Munchkin's Global Distribution systems and processes, as well as all distribution center systems application integration and application support projects. This role will focus on ensuring Munchkin's DC systems and processes are performing optimally developing and measuring KPIs for each Distribution Center, ensuring timely completion of project milestones, and providing user support as DC System issues surface.
What You'll Do
- Ensure standards, processes, and policies are followed to enable integrity and quality of solution delivery
- Develop and support safe and optimal Global DC Operational processes and systems, to eliminate waste and manual efforts across Receiving, Putting away, Picking, and Outbound Logistics functions
- Support and conduct regular reviews of all DC Operational systems and activities covering methods, procedures, and efficiencies to ensure continuous improvement
- Report and monitor DC Systems usage and productivity, identifying issues, and trends and providing results to DC Management accordingly
- Establish and maintain DC Quality Management Systems (i.e. Lot Control, Expiry, Status Control, etc.) for all food and non-food-based processes
- Coordinate DC systems/WMS upgrades along with internal and external IT resources
- Develop and deploy DC system and process SOPs, with regular audits and version control for each SOP
- Provide direction to all DC Management and staff on process improvement and system training
- Communicate with multiple levels within the organization - from brainstorming with individual business system analysts to discussing actionable strategy with leadership
- Partner with IT and Operations Senior Leaders on DC process and system change management
- Work with senior leadership to manage demand, capacity, and budgets
- Collaborate with vendors, local teams, offshore teams, and other teams within Munchkin's matrix to meet operational and strategic goals
- Other duties may be assigned
Bring It
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience (required), Master's degree is a plus
- Minimum of 8 years of Oracle WMS experience with at least 3 years in a WMS consulting role
- Strong technical understanding of DC and IT systems
- Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting decision-making skills
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to be productive in a fast-paced environment with minimal direction
- Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale and volume platforms
- Ability to travel to Munchkin's HQ and other DCs on an occasional basis
We Got You Covered!As a Great Place to Work Certified™ company, we are committed to offering the best to our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, wellness benefits, generous employer-matched 401(k) plan, Paid Childcare Leave, among other benefit plans. Our total rewards are top of market and includes competitive salary, bonus and opportunities to earn equity. We focus on supporting employee development and growth.
We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.
This position is onsite five days a week at our Redlands CA location.
We also provide annual weeklong global office closures giving our people a chance to recharge.
Salary Range: 145,000-165,000 (DOE)
To learn more, visit us at www.munchkin.com
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What We Do
WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin and Curio Home Goods, focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind the innovative gear and products for children, mothers and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon and has global distribution in over 50 countries. Curio, a premium brand of curated collections of home goods, launched in 2023. WHY’s vision is to establish an expanding portfolio of innovative businesses that align with its commitment to inventive product design. With over 350+ patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "how did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America’s Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!
We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child’s potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare have committed to animal conservation. Not only were we honored by LA Business Journal as The Most Sustainable Company of 2022, we were also humbled to be honored on the 2023 Fast Company’s annual “Brands That Matter” list.
We put our heart into everything we do, from innovating new products to our packaging & brand design. We are honored to have our work recognized with over 250 international product and brand design awards.
Why Work With Us
We pour our hearts into simplifying life with big ideas for little (and big) hands. Munchkin believes we must consciously contribute to causes that protect our future. Becoming the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world is indeed a lofty company mission and we take it seriously. Read our 2024 Sustainability Report for more!
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