Manager, Operations Process

The Home Depot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot seeks a strategic logistics professional to develop and execute plans for distribution and warehouse operations, including policy setting, analytics, and capacity planning. You will drive ROI analyses and implement processes to optimize the supply chain; supervision of a team and collaboration with leadership is expected.

Ideal candidates have strong analytics, experience in distribution environments, and a background in project management and Six Sigma practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5+ years of work experience in distribution/logistics.
• MBA preferred; Six Sigma familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans for distribution/warehouse operations.
• Create policies and procedures; develop metric reporting and cost analyses.
• Perform ROI analyses and needs assessment for equipment purchases.
• Assist with operating and capital budget analysis and reconciliation.
• Lead distribution network analysis and capacity planning for growth.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Supply chain management

CAD/CAM software

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Access)

Relational Databases

Job description

Position Purpose:

Development and execution of strategic plan, providing services in the following areas: 1) Business strategy formulation; 2) Policy setting; 3) Operational analysis; 4) Process improvement; 5) Facility planning; 6) Capacity planning.

Key Responsibilities:

• 15% Implement short and long range strategies that support the objectives of the functional area.
• 20% Develop policies and procedures for distribution/warehouse operations Develop metric reporting for warehouse and logistics management including costing. Provide value added process improvement analysis, design and implementation. Create documented procedures for work processes
• 20% Perform ROI analyses and needs assessment to make recommendation to the functional leadershper regarding selection, purchase, and installation of material handling equipment.
• 15% Operating/Budget planning, analysis and reconciliation Provide operating and capital budget analysis, planning and reconciliation.
• 15% Manages the distribution network analysis, to include supply chain modeling and design. Develop a strategy that outlines the capacity planning requirements, including facilities, equipment, and staff, to meet the current and anticipated growth goals of the company.
• 15% Implement strategic initiatives and tactical plans. Tactical Operational Support to Field Operations (DC' s)

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Typically reports to Director or Sr. Manager
• Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. In addition to personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with new DC setups, layouts and space optimization
• Strong Analytics with systems, data, processes and complex functions within a Distribution Center or logistics environment.
• MBA preferred; Familiarize with Six Sigma methodology

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 5

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• N/A

Competencies:

• Effectively communicates at all levels.
• Analytical Skills
• Strong time management skills
• Supply chain management with emphasis on distribution
• Systems understanding to include relational databases/extraction tools, MS Office suite (emphasis on Excel/Access) and CAD/CAM desktop software
• Ability to supervise, develop and motivate a team of employees toward the completion of strategic goals.