ABOUT HERSCHEL SUPPLY
Welcome to Herschel Supply, where we make quality products for a lifetime of better journeys. Designed with timeless form and intuitive function in Vancouver, Canada, every piece is backed by our signature warranty for wherever you’re going next.
Since 2009, we’ve never stopped taking risks. We’re constantly innovating, growing our community and heading on new journeys. We’ve gotten lost in new cities, made lifelong friends all over the world, road tripped with no GPS, and explored a ton of creative pursuits along the way.
Putting yourself out there isn’t easy. It means stepping outside of your comfort zone and trying something new. It might be scary at first, but it also leads to the best parts of life. Inspiring others to take that leap is what we live for. Wherever you’re headed, we’re here to help you pack your future with possibilities.
So, come along for the ride, get inspired and Put Yourself Out There.
ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE
Herschel Supply Co. is seeking a Director of IT to provide both technical and strategic leadership for our IT function. This role is responsible for overseeing IT operations, driving enterprise systems strategy, and leading a high-performing IT team. The ideal candidate will balance hands-on technical expertise with strategic leadership to modernize IT architecture, business integrations, and digital infrastructure. This leader will ensure seamless integration across ERP, Shopify, 3PL, PLM, and AWS while driving security, scalability, and automation for our growing business. This role is based in our Vancouver HQ.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Our workplace is dynamic, supportive and entrepreneurial in spirit, and we pride ourselves in being a collaborative, open-minded and imaginative team. The key responsibilities include:
IT Leadership & Strategy
- Develop and execute IT strategy that aligns with business goals for Wholesale and Direct-to-consumer channels.
- Lead and mentor the IT team, including Infrastructure, Business Systems, Integrations, and eCommerce development.
- Drive IT governance, budgeting, and vendor management to ensure cost-effective technology investments.
- Own enterprise IT roadmaps, ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency across all business applications.
- Champion IT best practices and innovation, keeping the company ahead of industry trends.
Enterprise Systems & Integration Architecture
- Architect, optimize and maintain system integrations between ERP, Shopify, 3PL, PLM and Finance systems.
- Lead AWS and cloud strategy, ensuring secure, scalable, and cost-efficient IT infrastructure.
- Automate workflows to improve business efficiency and reduce manual dependencies.
- Ensure seamless system interoperability, enabling real-time data flow between core business applications.
IT Operations, Security & Compliance
- Oversee IT infrastructure (networking, cloud, cybersecurity, internal systems).
- Implement security best practices to safeguard enterprise data, system access, and compliance.
- Own IT incident management, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
- Partner with Finance and Legal to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with eCommerce, Finance, Operations, Sales and Retail teams to optimize IT services.
- Liaise with vendors and consultants, ensuring effective partnerships for system enhancements.
- Support the digital transformation strategy, enhancing omnichannel capabilities and business agility.
ABOUT YOU
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- Approx. 10+ years of experience in IT leadership, enterprise systems, and digital transformation.
- Strong technical expertise in ERP (Blue Cherry or similar), Shopify, 3PL, Financial technologies, and PLM integrations.
- Deep knowledge of AWS cloud infrastructure, API-driven architectures, and cybersecurity.
- AEM experience
- Experience leading IT teams, with a proven track record of mentoring and upskilling talent.
- Strong project management skills, ensuring IT initiatives are delivered on time and within budget.
- Excellent communication & stakeholder management, translating technical insights into business impact.
- Proven ability to drive process automation, IT modernization, and system scalability.
YOUR JOURNEY WITH HERSCHEL SUPPLY
The annual salary for this role falls within the range of $120,000 - $160,000.
In addition to base salary, here are just a few of the additional perks we offer to our valued team members as part of our comprehensive total compensation package:
- Health benefits
- Product discount and giveaways
- Hybrid working environment (4 days per week in office)
- Competitive vacation policy
- Maternity leave top-up for birthing and non-birthing parents
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development subsidy
- Free snacks and beverages
- Weekly happy hour
- A dog friendly office
- Various fun employee events throughout the year
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION AT HERSCHEL SUPPLY
We’re committed to creating a workspace that is safe, secure, inclusive and enjoyable for all. Stemming from our core values and initiating dialogue around our programs, we aim to empower everyone to share their individual voices and experiences. It’s with this openness that we are able to expand our view of who we are as individuals, and what we can do in our careers at Herschel.
At Herschel Supply, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture that connects us to our customers and the communities around us while embracing and encouraging diversity in our employees’ age, colour, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
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What We Do
Founded in 2009 by brothers Jamie and Lyndon Cormack, Herschel Supply Co. adopted the name of the small town where three generations of their family were raised. Headquartered in Vancouver, Herschel Supply Co. designs and manufactures the finest quality backpacks, bags, travel goods, apparel and accessories for everyday explorers around the world
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