Distribution Business Process Lead (Logistics)

Ralph Lauren Corporation; Watford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in premium lifestyle products is seeking a Distribution Business Process Lead to join their Next Generation Transformation program. This role involves designing and implementing new operating models for distribution center processes, leveraging advanced technology solutions. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in logistics, strong leadership skills, and the ability to influence senior executives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in logistics and distribution.
• Expertise in distribution center operations in a global context.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of distribution center processes.
• Participate in global design phase, developing adoptable processes.
• Identify gaps in processes and create mitigation strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Multitasking

Tools

SAP S/4 Hana

ERP

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

Distribution Business Process Lead (Logistics)

Ref #:

W162878

Department:

Logistics

City:

Watford

State/Province:

Hertfordshire

Location:

United Kingdom

Company Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview

The Next Generation Transformation (NGT) ERP+ Program will deliver new operating technology solutions and business processes. This will enable the Ralph Lauren team to continue delivering competitive advantages in our next great chapter and beyond. The NGT ERP+ program team, comprised of RL business and IT subject matter experts and third-party partners, is responsible for:

• Creating the transformation plan
• Defining how the company will operate going forward
• Planning the implementation of the new systems leading to a common way of working globally
• Designing, building, configuring, testing and deploying the new systems
• Acting as expert key users and subject matter experts within the RL community after deployment

The result will be a new set of technology and business process solutions impacting nearly every area of the Ralph Lauren business.

The Lead, Logistics – Distribution Business Process Lead will join the Next Generation Transformation (NGT) ERP+ program team as part of the Global Logistics Business Process Stream.

This is an opportunity to join one of the largest investments that Ralph Lauren will be making over the next decade, and we seek talent that is excited to help shape the future.

The role will involve travel and will require working with colleagues of the same function in other regions.

• Be a leader in the design and implementation of the to-be target operating model for distribution center processes leveraging SAP S/4 Hana and edge applications
• Represent distribution center aspects of program globally and work across regions to ensure requirements are accounted for, bring in regional experts when necessary
• Actively participate in the global design phase of project, developing global processes which can be adopted globally, with the ability to operate regionally
• Maximize leverage of SAP functionality, shifting processes which are manual or supported by edge applications where possible.
• Identify gaps in any of the respective process or technical areas in the TO-BE solution so that mitigation can be created to remedy
• Enthusiastically embrace change & act as a transformation champion across respective area
• Create an approach to testing that will enable an agile approach to developing and releasing new capabilities that encompasses the edge systems to create a common method across the RL systems in scope.
• Communicates and summarizes with brevity, including ability to build / update executive summaries

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Minimum 8+ years of experience with progressive responsibilities including both organizational leadership roles and executing small and large-scale strategic initiatives
• Possesses distribution center operations expertise within a global, multi-regional fashion or consumer goods environment including: inbound receipt prioritization, inbound product audits, receiving, inventory transfers, stock adjustments, distribution center order fulfillment, FTZ/bonded warehouses and value added services
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills. Must be adept at translating complex concepts into actionable plans.
• Has the ability to confidently engage with and influence senior executives
• The ideal candidate is pragmatic, a problem solver, thrives under pressure, and excels at multitasking. Has the ability to make decisive and timely decisions while acting with authority.
• Possesses a strong strategic vision but is also comfortable taking a hands-on approach to achieve results.
• Experience with leading systems leveraged across distribution operations including: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Order Management (OMS), Warehouse Management (WMS), Warehouse Control (WCS), Warehouse Execution (WES), Labor Management (LMS) and Yard Management (YMS)