Director, Supply Chain Systems

asu; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reduction

Competitive wages

Employee assistance program

Retirement match program

Paid time off

Job summary

Arizona State University in Tempe is seeking an Administrative Operations Manager 3 to oversee technical operations for the university's supply chain, including budget, programs, and personnel administration. The role focuses on leveraging technology to support organizational goals and improve efficiency.

The position emphasizes developing a long-term tech strategy, guiding system improvements, and collaborating across departments to deliver effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant experience, including two years in a managerial role.
• Equivalent combination of experience and/or training to achieve the same knowledge and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical operations and system administration for supply chain.
• Ensure technology is leveraged effectively to meet organizational goals.
• Develop long-term technology strategy for supply chain systems and tools, including AI.
• Provide technical guidance and support to partners, functions and teams.
• Drive process improvements and innovation through technology to enhance capabilities.
• Create technology roadmaps to optimize supply chain performance.
• Lead the identification and mitigation of system risks.

Skills

7+ years experience

2+ years managerial experience

Ability to motivate a team

Align technical with business goals

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Profile:

Administrative Operations Manager 3

Job Family: Administrative Operations

Time Type: Full time

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:

Administers and evaluates business and administrative matters within one department , including budget, operations, and programs and personnel administration.

Job Description:

Position Salary Range: $115,000-$120,000 per year; DOE

Essential Duties:

• Oversee technical operations and system administration for supply chain, including service level expectations
• Ensure technology is leveraged effectively to achieve organizational goals
• Create technical strategy and long term plan for supply chain systems and tools, including use of AI
• Provide technical guidance and support to partners, function and team to solve technical issues
• Drive process improvements and innovation through the use of technology to improve capabilities
• Create technology roadmap to drive efficiency and optimize supply chain performance
• Develops effective technical solutions to solve supply chain issues and enable visibility across supply chain
• Foster collaboration across partners and team members
• Troubleshoot, analyze and identify issues to ensure the technical soundness of the system
• Set priorities and manage the day to day operations of technical solutions
• Set guidelines for system use and develop system controls and establish audit guidelines
• Develop team capabilities to support modernizing supply chain technology and capabilities
• Lead identification and mitigation of system risks
• Lead system testing and development of interfaces with other systems
• Support audits as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Deep technical proficiency of supply chain and related financial technologies, processes and best practices.
• Strong ability to create technology plan including ability to mitigate risk in initiatives.
• Ability to motivate a team and deliver through others.
• Strong ability to align technical requirements with business objectives.
• Expert level problem solving to address complex technical challenges and the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced or evolving environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to align technical goals across departments. Strong operational skills to manage day to day technical services.
• Deep knowledge of compliance and standards, policies and security practices

Desired Qualifications:

• ERP and financial system implementation experience. Data science experience. Experience with supply chain planning, forecasting and inventory management. Experience with setting a technical strategy, including AI and expanding use of technology.

Working Environment:

This role is located in ASU's Tempe, AZ. The environment is in an office setting in various campus buildings and athletic facilities. The role cannot typically be done remotely.

Department Statement:

University Business Services (UBS) supports the New American University's vision of excellence, access, and impact by providing business services and solutions to the university. UBS is comprised of departments including Auxiliary Business Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Parking and Transit Services, Physical Security Initiatives and Emergency Management, Risk Management Services, Supply Chain Management, and Sustainability Practices. At ASU, we care about our employees.

• AZ state school tuition reduction for employees and their dependents and spouse; available on day one of employment.
• Competitive wages.
• Employee assistance for confidential and free behavioral health services. Generous accrual of paid sick and vacation time.
• Low cost dental, health, life and vision Insurance benefits.
• Paid adoption and fertility subsidies.
• Paid time for professional development and volunteering.
• Retirement programs with employer match.
• Wide variety of employee discounts through ASU partnerships. More Info can be found here: ( https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits ).

All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States; ASU and University Business Services will not provide sponsorship for employment.

Driving Requirement:

This position may require driving. Employee must possess a valid US Driver's license of the appropriate class and required endorsements throughout employment.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding