Lisle, Illinois, USA
7 days ago
Process Owner - Warehouse Operations
Position Overview International Parts has an exciting opportunity for a Process Owner - Warehouse Operations at our headquarters in Lisle, IL. The Process Owner - Warehouse Operations is a people and Warehouse process leader and will report into the Sr. Project/Program Owner. The position will lead a team of implementation leads responsible for the implementation of a tier 1 WMS and Labor Management system to replace our legacy system. In this position you will be responsible for developing a deep understanding of our current processes and providing leadership as we transform our network. This position will be based out of our Lisle, IL headquarters but will involve extensive travel as we implement this system across our ten Parts Distribution Centers (PDC) in North America. Post project, this position will be responsible for project governance, upgrades, warehouse process improvements to boost warehouse processes efficiency. Responsibilities Complete ownership of the design, process decisions, User Acceptance Testing (UAT) process maps and SOPs for all major areas of the WMS system (Inbound, Intrawarehouse, Outbound, Labor Management, Slotting, and Reporting). Provide end-to-end solutions for operations, fulfillment, warehouse, and transportation/logistics maximizing productivity, quality and safety Creating long and short-term plans for team including setting milestones and holding team to deadlines Be the “go to person” for any types of functionality and process issues/challenges, etc Collaborate with team members and leaders in the Service Solutions Group to develop and execute on a cohesive plan to provide a finished product that is delivered on time, under budget and exceeds expectations Foster an atmosphere of teamwork, be a change agent developing and promoting a culture of standardization and continuous improvement (LEAN) Be an advocate/gate keeper of standard solutions and strong believer of “no customization approach” Champions master data integrity, working proactively with internal and external resources to establish best practices Teach and support team members of our Parts Distribution Centers (PDCs) with training and onsite support during launch Provide overall solution governance to ensure global standardization (of business processes and solutions) for new projects, improvements, and break fixes Technology and architecture innovation: keep up to date on the latest developments in the logistics systems area including systems like Manhattan WMOS and other state of the art technologies including IOT, AI, Block Chain, Robotics, etc Develop a strong relationship with the system vendors, Parts Distribution leadership, and the IT team To challenge the processes by applying Lean principals and tolls to boost the warehouse efficiency across the International parts Network. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree At least 8 years of materials management or supply chain experience At least 2 years of management experience OR Master's degree At least 6 years of materials management or supply chain experience At least 2 years of management experience OR At least 10 years of materials management or supply chain experience At least 2 years of management experience Additional Requirements Qualified candidates, excluding current International Motors employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. International Motors does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status). Desired Skills Experience with a tier 1 WMS implementation designing, building and configuring within the solution. Preferred experience with Manhattan WMS and Labor Management with warehouse automation (picking modules, put to light, etc) Operational leadership experience within a distribution center with experience leading, monitoring performance, coaching and process management Strong analytical and decision making with relentless and thorough follow-up skills Work well under pressure Ability to multitask and work in ambiguous situations Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Comfortable dealing with internal and external customers and working thru others not in your reporting structure Efficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Teams, Project) Experienced in Logistics processes, inbound and outbound Proven experience on process development and improvements Knowledgeable on Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies and practical applications Project Management – proven experience on project coordination Company Overview At International Motors, LLC* (“International”), we’ve never backed away from forging our own path. Our openness and ability to meet customers where they are, combined with our curious mindset is what defines us as a company. And as individuals. With big changes ahead for the commercial vehicle industry, and people counting on us to keep things moving, we say: bring on the journey. ABOUT INTERNATIONAL From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International® trucks and engines and IC Bus® school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite® aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com. *International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah. EEO Statement International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@Navistar.com to request assistance. 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