Sr. Director Supply Chain Operations, DFC

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Position Purpose:

The Sr. Director - Supply Chain will lead and develop end - to - end solutions by driving strategy and execution for a complex business unit(s) within the Supply Chain. This individual will be responsible for leading a large functional corporate and field based team within Supply Chain. This role will increase supply chain effectiveness and will direct all execution in area(s) of responsibility including strategy, cost control, operational efficiency, productivity, people development and support for the retail stores and customers.
The Sr. Director, Supply Chain works with cross-functional business partners across the Supply Chain and Distribution network, Field Operations teams, Merchandising and IT organizations; drives external relationships with third party providers. Excellent executive communication skills, ability to lead and manage change, drive process improvements and a demonstrated ability to deliver results in large-scale business units are critical to the success of this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• 20% Designs initiatives and develops strategies to increase the effectiveness of the Supply Chain function.
• 20% Uses high level strategic thinking to develop end-to-end solutions that provide large scale impacts to the Supply Chain.
• 15% Builds plans for sustainablity and long-term success of Supply Chain functional goals and initiatives
• 15% Reviews financial performance, safety issues, morale issues and service- and inventory levels to ensure optimal functioning of the Supply Chain area(s) of responsibility.
• 15% Builds relationships with cross - functional business partners to drive product availability to stores.
• 15% Effectively manages and executes changes needed to drive business process improvements in functional area(s).

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Typically reports to a Vice President of Supply Chain
• Accountable for the management of a department or functional group through subordinate supervisors/managers and for all personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel 20% to 50% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Supply Chain or related field
• 10 years Supply Chain Experience
• APICS certification
• Field Distribution Center leadership experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead large complex teams

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 7

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Business Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents clearly and succinctly across a variety of communication settings and adjusts communication style to the audience by translating and articulating technical concepts to non-technical groups.
• Cross - Functional Knowledge: Uses knowledge of functional areas, organizational structure, and key business drivers to support company initiatives and long-term growth strategies, understanding individual and functional impact on the whole organization.
• Influence: Uses diplomacy, integrity, and tact to persuade others to accept recommendations, cooperate, or change their way of thinking based on clearly defined business reasons.
• Process Improvement: Uses Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodology to develop and execute efficient and cost effective solutions to align with the business objectives within the Supply Chain organization.
• People Management: Assesses skills and manages the work and productivity of others, while coaching and developing talent.
• Change Management: Drives, manages, influences, and inspires change though communication at all impacted levels.