Senior Analyst, Logistics Engineering Project

Role & Responsibilities:

Position Definition (Key Purpose of the Position):

The Logistics Engineering Project plays a key role in driving transformation of logistics processes, systems and reporting. The purpose of the role is to create and implement a transformation roadmap to improve planning, sourcing, allocating and executing significant shipment volumes from multiple manufacturing locations to support global sales via VF DC & Retail network. This individual needs to be a strong self-starting team player, willing to dive into complex existing processes, and develop an intelligent and logical improvement cycle. This individual will have the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, quickly identify opportunities for improvement and leverage the appropriate Lean and/or project management skillsets for stakeholders across the business.

Key Result Areas:

1. Develop a roadmap of Logistics / Supply Chain projects from initiation to close: project vetting, team formation, planning, execution, stakeholder alignment/communication, and capture of delivered value.
2. Identify, justify and build the requisite project resources to deliver key projects relating to process, systems and business results improvements.
3. Ensure that all projects are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements.
4. Consult with business partners and departments to grasp business needs and identify/employ best practices as solutions.
5. Identify data needs and data integrity issues impacting vendor, logistics service providers, customer or business processes, and drive workable and efficient solutions.

Competency Requirements:

Behavioral Competencies:

1. High EQ in working with cross function/cultural partners.
2. Understanding of cutting-edge Logistics & Supply Chain trends and solutions.
3. Experience in managing complex tactical and strategic initiatives and programs.
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), a stitcher and a key team player.
5. Entrepreneurial & result-driven.
6. Optimistic and dare to take calculated risks.
7. Team player and the ability to work independently.
8. Communication and influence globally and regionally.
9. Bold and creative thinking.
10. Able to work under pressure with multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.

Functional Competencies:

1. Comfortable discussing software architecture and leveraging data to influence decisions.
2. Proven understanding of the fundamentals of agile processes, knowledge of supply chain software evolution and application.
3. Relevant experience to draw upon that helps you build towards a future state while making smart tradeoffs to meet current objectives.

Key Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Along with Engineering and Operations, develop a program of gap analysis initiatives against existing processes to identify opportunities.
• Participate in business process development and improvement initiatives, with a view to delivering efficiency, effectiveness and redundancy across the Logistics domain.
• Drive business and physical process change across the site while leveraging appropriate change management tools.
• Analyze the impact of proposed technical solutions on the existing business processes.
• Recommend changes to organizational responsibilities, methods, and procedures, and own and deliver a comprehensive project read out to Senior Management on a regular cadence.
• Support and drive rigor around team standards & methodologies to ensure successful execution of all initiatives, design and deliver training programs for Logistics and other stakeholders aligned with process changes.
• Partner with key project teams across the business to share best practices, participate in key cross functional initiatives, always with a view to improving VF’s processes & systems.
• Build an excellent network of key stakeholders, both within VF and with our external partners, and engage them with a view to driving continuous process improvement.

Prerequisites:

• Minimum Degree ideally in relevant fields including Business, Technology or Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in business analysis, project management or supply chain engineering.
• Experience using lean manufacturing principles and practices a plus.
• Ability to interpret customer/stakeholder business needs and translate them into operational and project requirements.
• Deep understanding of supply chain & logistics concepts and processes.
• Strong organizational skills to effectively assist with adherence to deadlines, attention to detail and strong problem solving and decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• ERP, Planning or Forecasting experience an advantage.
• Good command of English.
• Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Available to travel to other VF Locations, Vendor / Logistics Service Provider locations as needed.
• Available to work beyond normal office hours to cater to business needs when the situation warrants.