Director, Enterprise Applications & Digital Transformation

Company Summary: For over 60 years, MeriCal has been at the forefront of innovation in the dietary supplement industry, delivering custom manufacturing and packaging solutions with passion and precision. With state-of-the-art facilities in Southern California and Ogden, UT, we transform ideas into high-quality products—from research and development to the finished products. Our team, with over 30 years of combined experience, is dedicated to crafting exceptional gummies, probiotics, tablets, capsules, chewables, and powders using clinically backed ingredients. At MeriCal, we don’t just meet expectations—we exceed them, every time. Join us and be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking team shaping the future of nutrition! The Opportunity: The Director of Enterprise Applications and Digital Transformation is responsible for the strategy, governance, optimization, and continuous improvement of MeriCal's enterprise application ecosystem. This role will provide leadership for business-critical applications supporting manufacturing, supply chain, quality, finance, customer operations, and business intelligence. The Director will manage a team of Solution Architects while serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership and cross-functional business teams. The ideal candidate combines strong people leadership, enterprise application expertise, and manufacturing business acumen with a demonstrated ability to lead ERP modernization efforts and technology transformation initiatives. This leader will help shape MeriCal's future-state technology roadmap while identifying innovative solutions that complement and extend existing business systems. What You’ll Do: Enterprise Applications Leadership Develop and execute the enterprise applications strategy aligned with business objectives and growth initiatives. Lead application governance, lifecycle management, architecture standards, and technology roadmaps. Ensure enterprise applications are reliable, scalable, secure, and aligned with evolving business needs. Serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Customer Service, and Commercial functions. Digital Transformation & ERP Modernization Lead application modernization and technology transformation initiative. Partner with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, system integration, and improved user experiences. Support ERP enhancement, migration, implementation, and modernization initiatives. Evaluate emerging technologies and adjacent solutions that complement existing enterprise platforms and create measurable business value. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, data visibility, and business scalability. Manufacturing & Supply Chain Systems Provide strategic oversight of technologies supporting: Manufacturing Operations Production Planning & Scheduling Supply Chain Management Inventory Management Maintenance & Asset Management Customer Relationship Management Financial Operations Reporting & Analytics Current platforms include: Sage 500 ERP Microsoft Dynamics CRM Microsoft Power BI PlanetTogether Shoplogix MaintainX Leadership & Talent Development Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Solution Architects. Establish career development plans and succession strategies. Foster a culture centered on accountability, collaboration, innovation, and customer service. Build organizational capabilities through coaching, knowledge sharing, and leadership development. Support recruitment and retention of top technology talent. Project & Portfolio Management Establish project governance and delivery standards. Prioritize technology investments based on business objectives and return on investment. Manage implementation partners, consultants, and software vendors. Ensure initiatives are delivered within scope, timeline, and budget expectations. Communicate project progress, risks, and outcome…

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