Manager, Logistics - BDC/FDC Transportation-3

Home Depot; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in logistics management at Home Depot, where you will develop and implement solutions for efficient product distribution. This role requires strong project management and communication skills, with a focus on customer service and problem-solving. You will work closely with upper management to optimize logistics processes and ensure timely delivery of products.

Qualifications

• 5 years of work experience required.
• Must be at least 18 years old and legally permitted to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions for logistics management and customer service.
• Identify logistics needs and communicate to management.
• Advise on logistics system improvements.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

Develops, implements, and monitors all logistics management activities required for the timely and efficient transportation and distribution of products.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop solutions that leverage the Company's volumes, systems, and partnerships while providing high levels of customer service in a cost-effective manner.
2. Identify and prioritize logistics needs and communicate recommendations to upper management to achieve efficient product distribution.
3. Provide data and recommendations on product tracking, route analysis, rerouting, costing, and usage alternatives.
4. Advise IS and system users in developing and implementing logistics system improvements and changes.
5. Respond to Requests for Information (RFI) from potential software vendors.
6. Test vendor software packages to identify potential shortcomings and assess vendors' ability to customize products to Home Depot specifications.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Reports to Sr. Manager, Director, Sr. Director, or VP.
• Require interpersonal skills for dealing with sensitive or controversial situations.
• Face unstructured situations requiring original approaches.
• Consider new courses of action within broad policies and medium-term goals when solving problems.
• Determine priorities and define actions once given general assignments.

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Spend frequent periods standing or sitting; occasionally stoop or lift light objects (less than 8 pounds).

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor environment; infrequent exposure to unpleasant conditions.
• Operate under regular deadlines and quotas, often dealing with difficult issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• None specified.

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.

Preferred Education:

• None specified.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 5 years.

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• None specified.

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None.

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None specified.

Certifications:

• None required.

Competencies:

• Excellent project management skills, demonstrated ability to perform financial analysis, problem-solving skills, and strong computer skills.
• Strong communication skills.