Vice President of IT in Bellingham, Washington at Grizzly Industrial Inc

We have an immediate opening for a VP of IT in our Bellingham, WA facility. This position is an in-house role and not eligible for remote or hybrid work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the company’s enterprise technology strategy in alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Lead all aspects of information technology operations including infrastructure, cybersecurity, ERP systems, e-commerce platforms, business applications, networking, telecommunications, cloud services, and end-user support.
• Oversee technology planning and implementation for retail, warehouse, distribution, and corporate operations.
• Lead the evaluation, adoption, governance, and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and automation initiatives across all departments to improve operational efficiency, decision-making, customer experience, productivity, and business innovation while ensuring appropriate security, compliance, and data governance standards are maintained.
• Establish IT policies, procedures, governance standards, cybersecurity protocols, disaster recovery plans, and business continuity strategies.
• Manage IT budgets, forecasting, capital expenditures, software licensing, and vendor contracts to ensure cost-effective and scalable technology solutions.
• Direct enterprise systems initiatives including ERP enhancements, systems integrations, reporting and analytics, automation projects, and digital transformation efforts.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to identify opportunities where technology can improve operational efficiency, customer experience, productivity, and profitability.
• Lead and mentor IT personnel by establishing performance expectations, professional development opportunities, and succession planning initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that support future business growth and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with applicable data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with external technology vendors, consultants, managed service providers, and telecommunications providers.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive IT leadership experience, including experience leading enterprise technology strategy and operations.
• Experience supporting retail, distribution, warehouse, or e-commerce environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, cloud technologies, cybersecurity frameworks, networking, infrastructure, business applications, Business Central and systems integration.
• Experience managing IT budgets, vendor relationships, software licensing, and technology contracts.
• Proven experience leading technology projects and organizational change initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity risk management, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

About Our Company:

Since our inception in 1983, Grizzly Industrial, Inc. (www.grizzly.com) has become one of the USA’s largest providers of woodworking and metalworking machinery, tools and related accessories, with almost a million square feet of warehouse space in two states. Grizzly products can be found in all sizes of shops, from the large industrial production users, to the smaller cabinet and machine shops.

We provide high-quality products at the lowest possible prices through strong internet and catalog presence. Grizzly was the first tool and machinery company to have a website over two decades ago.

Our Culture:

As a company, we value a strong work ethic and promote a corporate structure that is professional, collaborative, and organized. We place a strong value on respect, ethics and integrity and promote a positive, cooperative and fast-paced environment.

As an organization we focus on getting results, and in order to achieve results we remain focused on teamwork, maintaining high standards, and taking complete ownership of our work.

Compensation and Benefits:

For a complete summary of our current benefit offerings please go to: https://support.grizzly.com/hc/en-us/articles/4404709035415-Employment-Opportunities

Grizzly is a drug-free and equal employment opportunity employer.

To learn more about our company’s products and history, visit our website at www.grizzly.com.