Chief Information Officer
$350,000–$390,000 year
On-siteElizabeth, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute a forward-looking IT strategy that aligns technology with business priorities, regulatory requirements, and long-term growth objectives. Lead the implementation and optimization of ERP, warehouse management, and logistics systems to enhance supply chain visibility and decision-making. Advance data governance, analytics, and business intelligence capabilities to support demand planning and operational performance. Establish and maintain cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and compliance frameworks that protect assets and ensure business continuity. Coach, mentor, and develop a distributed IT organization by building leadership pipelines, creating development plans, and preparing emerging leaders for expanded responsibility. Oversee IT budgets, vendor relationships, and technology investments to ensure cost-effective solutions and measurable business value. Partner with business leaders to drive change management, user enablement, and capability building across corporate and operational locations.
Required Qualifications
- At least 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience
- At least 5 years in a senior or executive technology role within the food, beverage, consumer goods, distribution, manufacturing, or related industry
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
- Strong understanding of supply chain operations, inventory management, distribution, compliance frameworks, and the technology needs of a fast-paced, multi-site business environment
- Proven experience leading enterprise technology platforms, including ERP systems, CRM tools, warehouse and inventory systems, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity programs, data analytics, and business intelligence solutions
- Deep technical knowledge of Infor M3
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop distributed IT teams, build leadership pipelines, promote knowledge sharing, support succession planning, and cultivate a service-oriented technology culture grounded in accountability and continuous learning
- Proven commitment to fostering professional growth through regular coaching, feedback, mentorship, leadership development planning, and opportunities that expand the skills and readiness of managers and team members
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business language, influence stakeholders, lead cross-functional initiatives, and support training and adoption of new systems and processes
- Comfortable with relocation to a new corporate headquarters in Madison, NJ in Q1 of 2027
Desired Qualifications
- MBA, advanced technical degree, or relevant professional certifications
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