Job Overview: 
The Sr. Manager Enterprise Resource Planning, Master Data Governance, is responsible for implementing the MDG program as it relates to ERP. This role leads the MDG initiatives and aligns implementation to business goals, key stakeholders across the organization.

What does it mean to be part of the Information Technology Team?
A role in Information Technology at UNFI involves being a part of the transformation of food for all through many innovative technology products such as myUNFI, our customer ordering platform or our warehouse management systems that optimize service. You will have an opportunity to be a part of the technology journey to transform food for all through collaboration and building solutions across teams that directly contribute to our OneUNFI strategy. Roles include network automation, infrastructure unification and modernization, data services and analytics, and digital offering. 

Job Responsibilities: 
Strategy Implementation and Governance:
• Leads the MDG strategy implementation and governance with various teams across the organization, that includes sourcing solutions, enhancing applications.
• Leads and monitors implementation of project strategy and guides staff on project deadlines, budget and targets.
• Develops guidelines for governance and works with leaders to ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Leads and directs the MDG roadmap managing key milestones, and partners with business and technology leaders to ensure product and application roadmap are relevant and meets business goals.
• Collaborates with various stakeholders to implement key initiatives and manage delivery expectations.
• Develops key performance indicators (KPIs) for MDG initiative and reports to leadership teams, recommending adjustments to meet KPIs.
• Establishes MDG strategy meeting rhythm and creates appropriate documentation.

Leadership & Coaching:
• Leads various teams internal and external, contractors and consultants.
• Leads talent assignment and planning, reviews MDG work output and ensures quality standards are met.
• Accountable for all aspects of managing the team including setting goals and objectives, managing performance, developing associates, staffing, promotions and salary administration, manages performance utilizing organization’s performance management system, practices and tools; applying them to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.

Job Requirements: 
Education/ Certifications: 
• Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, computer science, or related discipline.

Experience: 
• 7 + years of experience in relevant ERP applications or relevant technology.
• 5+ years hands on technical experience in SAP.
• Experience leading various types of staff, from internal to consultants.
• Experience in managing vendor relationships and managed services.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 
• Advanced enterprise resource planning application skills and knowledge.
• Advanced knowledge in best practice in master data governance.
• Advanced knowledge in technical ERP design and demonstrated ability to apply technical principles and design.
• Collaboration skills that provide the ability to work in matrixed environment and negotiate solutions.
• System and application process analysis skills.

• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Work Environment: 
Remote Role: 
•    This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.

Physical Environment/Demands: 
Office Roles:
·Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment. 
·Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal. 
·While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.   
Incumbents may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment during a normal workday. 
·Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.

About UNFI: We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices.  Organic, Natural and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI

Benefits: Competitive 401k, Flexible PTO, Remote, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment, mentorship program/developmental opportunities. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.