Information Technology Manager

Strategic IT Manager (Multi-site) | Essex | UK Sites | Timber / Distribution

TechNET has partnered with a well-established organisation in the timber / distribution space to hire a Strategic IT Manager to lead and modernise IT across 5 UK sites.

This is a broad, high-impact role combining hands-on ownership of the IT estate with strategic planning and a major Biz Track (Epicor) ERP upgrade project.

The opportunity

You’ll take end-to-end responsibility for IT, strengthening resilience and security while improving operational efficiency through better systems, reporting and process optimisation. You’ll also play a key role in shaping a 3–5 year IT roadmap aligned to business growth and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage all IT across 5 UK sites
• Own and optimise the ERP platform (Biz Track / Bos Trak)
• Lead the ERP upgrade programme (project ownership, stakeholder management, vendor coordination)
• Ensure business continuity, system reliability, and robust cyber security
• Maintain networks, servers, hardware and site connectivity
• Develop reporting and management dashboards
• Improve systems supporting stock, logistics and operational workflows
• Manage IT suppliers and third-party providers
• Control IT budget, user support and staff training
• Define and deliver a 3–5 year IT strategy
• ERP management within a distribution / stock-led environment
• ERP implementation and/or upgrade delivery experience
• Multi-site IT ownership (sites, users, connectivity, support model)
• Infrastructure and network oversight
• Database knowledge (SQL preferred)
• Cyber security management and compliance focus
• Strong project management capability
• Exposure to E-Commerce environments
• Experience in timber / builders merchant / distribution / manufacturing
• Warehouse scanning systems and logistics integration
• Cloud migration experience

Personal attributes

• Commercially minded and improvement-focused
• Strategic but comfortable being hands-on when needed
• Strong communicator across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Practical problem-solver who brings structure and pace
• Based in Essex (with travel to other UK sites as required)
• On-site, 5 days per week (this is a visible, business-facing role)

Interested in a role with genuine ownership and a clear transformation agenda? Apply or message TechNET for a confidential conversation.