The Duluth Trading team is no ordinary team. We're a hardworking group of folks who don't take ourselves too seriously and are bonded by the belief that we should take on life with our own two hands. Always growing and always evolving, we know there's always got to be a better way. We welcome fussers, futzers and fine-tuners from all walks of life who embrace the same sentiment to join our dam good crew of people who do.

From heroically durable Fire Hose® Pants to Buck Naked™ Underwear that feels like you're wearing nothing at all, we revel in equipping our customers to live on terms that are their own.

At Duluth Trading Company, the paycheck is just the start. All of our positions come with some big dam perks, too.

Dam Good Full-Time Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Generous product discount
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee stock purchase program
- Anniversary bonus at 5 years
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- 9 paid holidays
- Bonus birthday PTO day
- 12 weeks paid parental leave
- Competitive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Employer-funded Short and Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, and ADD 
   Insurance
- Employer contributions to HRA or HSA
- Paid bereavement leave

Duluth Trading Company

Duluth Trading Company has a dam good crew, committed to helping everyone lead a more hands-on way of life.

Position Overview

The IT Manager - Enterprise Systems is a key role responsible for managing our integration and application development teams. The primary focus is to manage and coordinate Finance and Accounting, Merchandising, and Product Development application configuration, development and support (ERP, Toolio, Centric, and related systems), application extension development, application and data integration, and analytics development. This role will act as a strategic partner to business leaders, with the ability to translate complex financial and merchandising requirements into technical roadmap specifications. Manages the implementations of key systems and reports on progress and adjustments to Technology leadership. This person will collaborate with IT leadership and provide input into the technology roadmap for Duluth Trading Company, ensuring solutions meet strategic and delivery expectations.

 Position Details 

Work Environment:

We are headquartered in the Madison, WI area, but this position is eligible for remote work within the continental United States, excluding California. Candidates must reside in and be legally authorized to work from an approved state. If you happen to live near and enjoy coming into the office, we will welcome you!

What You’ll Do: 

 Contribute to the design/roadmap, acquisition, management, and implementation of applications/systems and infrastructure  Be part of the Duluth IT leadership team that drives solution delivery to support Duluth business  Ensure development team is meeting delivery expectations and following industry leading architecture principles  Lead a team of product owners, application analysts and engineers, data integration, analytics, and system extension developers  Partner with other IT leaders to advance overall IT maturity and best practice adoption  Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to shape vision and craft the roadmap for a specific product within DTC’s technology stack  Own, groom and facilitate refinement of the product backlog, using customer and business value to prioritize features  Collaborate with business stakeholders to define the business case for suggested enhancements and incorporate into scoping and prioritization  Define epics and user stories for the product backlog  Support technical and architectural roadmaps for the Finance and Accounting, Merchandising, and Product Development portfolios  Provide recommendations impacting the selection and use of information technology (e.g. platform, build/buy, integration, architecture specification)  Evaluate and analyze solutions from such perspectives as architecture, feasibility, and cost  Develop and mentor the team  Support the integrated technology roadmap aligned with business capabilities  Continuously evaluate and harness forward-looking design and development tools to position technology as a strategic asset and a key enabler for Duluth Trading Company  Identify and promote best practices, staying current on technological advances and making recommendations for tool/system usage to drive organizational growth & innovation and to maximize technology investment 


What We’re Looking For:

 Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field - Equivalent work experience will be considered  7+ Years of experience  Experience in a retail environment, including ERP, Merchandising and Product Development domains  Software application development experience with ability to provide mobile app development input  Experience implementing governance, SLAs and best practices in an enterprise systems environment  Extensive experience in delivering a services/API first strategy and implementing unified services/API platforms in the cloud  Experience with Agile processes and supporting tooling  The ability to lead a team through the high-pressure environment of "Peak Season" (e.g., Black Friday/Cyber Monday) where system stability is paramount  Hands-on experience leading design, development, and implementation of solutions in a retail environment  Experience leading, configuring, or heavily contributing to major ERP implementations, upgrades, or significant enhancements (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics 365)  Extensive experience with EDI, API integrations, and middleware that connect ERP systems to e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopify, Salesforce Commerce Cloud), omnichannel and point-of-sale systems (e.g., Manhattan Active Omni) warehouse management systems (e.g., Manhattan Active WM)  Deep, foundational knowledge of core finance and accounting business processes, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), fixed assets, and financial close processes  Direct experience configuring and troubleshooting complex revenue recognition rules unique to multi-channel environments (e.g., handling retail returns, wholesale chargebacks, deferred revenue for e-commerce gift cards).  Experience delivering technology solutions for multi-currency consolidation, automated bank reconciliations, tax compliance (e.g., Avalara, Vertex), and internal financial auditing.  Deep technical knowledge across IT domains: security, infrastructure, cloud, integration, database, analytics  Analytical, logical, and innovative  Understanding of existing enterprise and emerging systems  Strong business acumen to provide knowledge and counsel to internal IT and potential external collaboration partners  Excellent communication, presentation, influencing and reasoning skills  Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship 


Leadership Competencies:

 Leading Self: 

 Leading Others: 

 Inspiring Trust  Adaptability  Mature Confidence  Career and Self Development  Driving Execution  Building Organizational Relationships  Empowering Others  Fostering Open Dialogue  Attracting & Developing Talent  Leadership Versatility 


Physical Environment & Travel Expectations: 

 Travel is required for less than 10% of company-related meetings, programs, and/or events.  Sitting is required for 90% of working hours.  Standing is required for 10% of working hours.  Continuous arm, hand, and wrist movement (ie: typing)  Occasional reaching, twisting, and bending.  Noise level no greater than casual conversation.  Ability to perform work in cubicle workstations or an office setting.  Work in temperatures ranging from 65 - 75 degrees. 


 Onsite Interview & Onboarding Requirements: 

To foster our collaborative culture, Duluth Trading Company incorporates in-person touch points into our hiring and onboarding experience for this remote role:

 Final Interview: Held on-site at our office in Mount Horeb, WI, giving you a firsthand look at our workspace and daily operations.  HQ Onboarding: Newly hired team members will spend their first week of onboarding live at our headquarters to kickstart training and team integration. 


✈️ Travel Note: Duluth Trading Company will fully coordinate and fund all travel arrangements and accommodations for both the final interview and the onboarding week.

Duluth Headquarters Benefits And Perks

Our pursuit of a better way isn't just about our products—it's about our people too. That's why our Dam Good Crew enjoys a comprehensive benefits package, designed to support their well-being and success.

 Multiple Medical plan options  Dental & Vision plans  Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts  Health Savings Account including company contributions  Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D  Company paid Short-Term Disability  Other various voluntary benefits including: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long-Term Disability and Supplemental Life Insurance  401(k) Employer Match  Parental Leave  Paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day  Paid Time Off: take it as you need it policy for exempt employees  Daily pay available  40% Employee Discount  Flexible Fridays  Onsite fitness center 


Position Compensation Outline

Compensation Range: $115,000 - $130,000/year

This position is eligible to participate in the company bonus program.

Compensation listed is for the full-time position at this specific location and is based on several factors, including experience, and qualifications. Benefits and perks may have eligibility requirements and are subject to change.

The responsibilities outlined in this position description are a guideline for the general duties of the position and are not exhaustive of all duties inherent in the job. Duluth Trading Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

About Duluth Trading Company

 Started in 1989, Duluth Trading Company exists to enable hard-working individuals to take on life with their own two hands. Folks that revel in doing it the hard way and celebrate finding a better way. We seek talented individuals who share these beliefs and are excited to further the Duluth Trading legacy with a digital-first mindset, always moving forward and always innovating. 

 From ingenious Duluth workwear, to comfortably capable Buck Naked Underwear, to outside-embracing AKHG, it’s all about the innovative gear and gadgets that equip customers for a more hands-on way of life. 

 Top-notch quality, immersive storytelling, outstanding customer service, and the shared belief that the go-all-in-and-dig-deep spirit exists with everyone are what sets Duluth Trading Co. apart. We seek talented folks looking to be part of a can-do team that’s hellbent on helping the world to gear up, get its hands dirty, and do.

IT Manager, Enterprise Systems

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