Logistics Strategy & Operations Manager

The Home Depot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking a logistics professional to develop, implement, and monitor all logistics management activities for timely and efficient transportation and distribution of products.

Responsibilities include leveraging volumes and partnerships, prioritizing logistics needs, and providing data-driven recommendations on tracking, routing, and costs. Significant interaction with IS teams and vendors is required, with travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of work experience.
• Excellent project management and financial analysis capabilities.
• Strong communication and computer skills.
• Ability to handle unstructured problems and propose original solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develops solutions leveraging company volumes, systems and partnerships while maintaining high customer service at a cost-effective level.
• Identify and prioritize logistics needs and communicate recommendations to management for efficient distribution.
• Provide data and recommendations on product tracking, route analysis, rerouting, costing and usage alternatives.
• Advise IS and system users on logistics system improvements.
• Respond to RFIs from potential software vendors.
• Test vendor software for compatibility with Home Depot specifications.

Skills

Project management

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Computer skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Home Depot is seeking a logistics professional to develop, implement, and monitor all logistics management activities for timely and efficient transportation and distribution of products.

Responsibilities include leveraging volumes and partnerships, prioritizing logistics needs, and providing data-driven recommendations on tracking, routing, and costs. Significant interaction with IS teams and vendors is required, with travel up to 50%.