Hybrid Operations Leader - Scale & Strategy

Xenon arc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Xenon arc, a Chicago-area operations partner, seeks a senior operations leader to shape strategic initiatives and drive execution across inventory management and warehouse functions. You will guide Materials Managers and Specialists, enforce processes, and partner with vendors to optimize working capital and service levels.

Lead a cross-functional team, manage budgets, and mentor staff while upholding compliance and scalable practices to support growth and transformation across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management, or Supply Chain with relevant work experience in a technical field.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Senior Vice President of Operations to develop and execute operational strategies, drive business objectives, and support long-term organizational growth.
• Lead and oversee daily operational activities of Materials Managers and Operations Specialists to ensure efficiency, productivity, and seamless execution of inventory management responsibilities.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate operational processes and procedures to identify opportunities for improvement, implement best practices, and align operations with organizational goals.
• Optimize the deployment of working capital to maximize revenue while reducing holding costs, defining stocking, planning, reservation and obsolescence avoidance strategies.
• Advocate for the customer experience by implementing initiatives that increase on-time performance and reduce stock-outs.
• Manage warehouse and freight budgets, analyze costs, and implement measures to improve net margin.
• Develop, revise, and enforce policies, procedures, and operational standards to promote consistency, efficiency, and compliance.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with vendors, suppliers, and external partners, negotiating agreements that deliver value and support business objectives.
• Monitor organizational performance through data analysis, key performance indicators (KPIs), and operational metrics, driving informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies, mitigating operational risks and maintaining organizational integrity.
• Lead cross-departmental initiatives and change management efforts to support business transformation, scalability, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Performance metrics

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Strategic planning

People management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Admin/Management or Supply Chain

Tools

MS Office

ERP

CRM

Job description

Xenon arc, a Chicago-area operations partner, seeks a senior operations leader to shape strategic initiatives and drive execution across inventory management and warehouse functions. You will guide Materials Managers and Specialists, enforce processes, and partner with vendors to optimize working capital and service levels.

Lead a cross-functional team, manage budgets, and mentor staff while upholding compliance and scalable practices to support growth and transformation across the organization.