Position Purpose:

The Supply Chain Development (SCD) Systems Implementation Sr Manager is a key leadership role responsible for managing, executing and supporting tasks associated with system go lives and projects for the various delivery and distribution platforms.

Project tasks may include managing/executing/supporting all aspects of the project end to end, systems testing and readiness, train the trainer and end user training, inventory conversion and go live and post go live systems support. This individual will serve as a Project lead, POC for site, all around Subject Matter Expert (SME) and will own the success of project rollout. This position will provide guidance and leadership related to systems to the site leaders and associates, and any other resources assigned to project.

The qualified candidate must have the ability to operate with minimal supervision and once given general assignments, prioritizes and executes tasks. Provides and communicates recommendations to upper management. Must be a self-starter, detail oriented, able to support and lead multiple projects, possess excellent communication skills, work well with a team, interact with multiple levels and functions within the Supply Chain organization
 

Key breakdown of the role includes:

25% Ensure communication and feedback is provided to operations and Store Support Center teams on System Performance, Systems Enhancements and Issues Management

25% Develop project plans and manage the execution of system implementation activities

20% Provide feedback, direction and mentorship to junior resources on job performance and career development

20% Provide system support, operational/functional expertise to site users and documentation of lessons learned

10% Building strong relationships between the various stakeholders and customers involved in project. 

Key Responsibilities:

Provide support and direction for area's efforts.Manage all aspects of assigned area's of operations and programs.Participate in strategic planning and facilitate action on these plans for the assigned area. Provide technical logistics expertise on assigned area as well as store/retail expertise as needed..Plan resources in order to complete competing priorities within the provided timeframe. Prepare project design and timelines.Select, develop, and motivate assigned staff. May have limited authoirty to negotiate transportation costs for in-bound and/or outbound freight.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

Typically reports to Supply Chain Management.May have Direct and indirect reportsTypically requires highly developed interpersonal skills for dealing with sensitive or controversial situations.Typically faces situations that have a variety of interpretations and require careful evaluation.Typically considers new approaches within general policies and short-term goals when solving problems.Typically, once given general assignments, determines priorities and defines what should be done and how to do it.

Travel Requirements:

Typically requires overnight travel up to 75% 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.Under regular pressure to meet deadlines, quotas and/or must frequently deal with difficult issues related to people or situations.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Nine to twelve years of experience is preferred. Experience in the Logistics field preferredManagement experience preferred

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:

Experience in the Logistics fieldManagement experience