Vice President of Information Technology

SUMMARY

The Vice President of Information Technology at Tandy Leather is responsible for all aspects of systems, hardware, infrastructure, security, data management and more. Although we are a small company, we have the complexity of a much larger one. We are publicly traded, requiring adherence to GAAP, SOX and other standards. We also have 3 channels of distribution: retail, online and a wholesale business, and in-house warehouse and production facilities, each with different systems and business processes. Our small size means that all senior executives have broad roles, are hands on and work collaboratively to make collective decisions and take action – we don’t have a lot of bureaucratic corporate layers. The ideal candidate must be comfortable both thinking and doing – they must be able to think strategically like a complex public-company CIO, but also roll up their sleeves and get work done. Lastly, to be successful, this person must be able to deeply understand our business, how it works, what the drivers are, and translate that insight into IT solutions.

JOB TITLE

Vice President of Information Technology

REPORTS TO

CEO

LOCATION

Fort Worth, Texas

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

ERP system (Business Central by Microsoft Dynamics)

• Fully responsible for all aspects of the ERP system including:
• Maintenance and upgrades
• Design, development and implementation of high-value improvements to support our business
• Managing key vendors/developers (Western Computer, LS, Microsoft, et al)
• Understanding and connecting the business needs with the system capabilities – driving decisions, business processes

Other systems/data

• Maintenance, upgrades all decisions, for all office productivity tools (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Supporting systems for our online platform, Shopify
• Maintain and continue improvements in our big data management including design and development of tools for data access and manipulation for reporting and insights
• Act as the gatekeeper for all systems used by the company; evaluate and select new systems, vendors, solutions to meet our needs and budget

Hardware/Infrastructure

• All systems and support hardware for stores, corporate office (including IT infrastructure like servers), warehouse and factory
• Networks, wifi and other infrastructure
• Security systems for stores and our Fort Worth facility

Support

• Responsible for HelpDesk function for the entire company
• Responsible for systems/hardware for new store builds/moves/remodels including security systems

Controls

• Maintain and implement controls aligned with ITGC best practices and that meet SEC, PCAOB requirements for internal controls
• Maintain and execute cybersecurity measures to mitigate threats, manage them when they do occur and ensure regulatory compliance
• Conduct regular assessments of our cybersecurity controls and report to the Board of Directors
• Create and manage a response strategy and plan for any cyber threat; implement and lead the plan

Other

• Manage an IT team of 7
• Manage IT budget for the entire company

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 10 years of experience in IT roles with a track record of increasing responsibility
• Retail and e-commerce experience required
• Hands-on, deep experience with a complex, integrated ERP system that includes WMS, POS and GL components
• Experience with Microsoft technology ecosystem, including Office 365 and Azure Active Directory
• Knowledge of ITGC and SOX requirements – implications for controls in our environment. IT leadership role in a publicly-traded company highly desired
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field an added plus

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Our Company is committed to equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, physical and/or mental disability, age, creed, arrest records, genetic predisposition or carrier status, and/or participation in lawful activities outside the workplace.

ABOUT TANDY

Tandy Leather Factory, Inc., (http://www.tandyleather.com), headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a specialty retailer of a broad product line, including leather and leatherworking tools buckles and adornments, leather dyes and finishes, saddle and tack hardware, and do-it-yourself kits. Tandy Leather distributes its products through its 100+ North American stores in 40 US states and 6 Canadian provinces and one international store located in Spain. Its common stock trades on the Nasdaq with the symbol "TLF".

Tandy Leather is an equal opportunity employer, and we participate in E-Verify.