Mgr, Supply Chain Process Improvement

Tractor Supply; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tractor Supply is seeking a Supply Chain Project Leader to drive cross-functional initiatives balancing cost, service and capacity. You will lead Lean/Kaizen events, collaborate with IT, develop ROI analyses and deploy end-to-end supply chain improvements across our network.

The role requires 4+ years in supply chain (retail preferred) and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or Supply Chain.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of direct experience in supply chain (preferably retail).
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supply Chain/Logistics preferred. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Experience with continuous improvement practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional strategic supply chain initiatives focusing on balancing cost, service, and capacity across the network.
• Analyze end-to-end processes, facilitate idea generation, develop improved processes, and implement changes.
• Lead Lean / Kaizen events through Tractor Supply’s Tractor Value System.
• Collaborate with IT to develop and prioritize supply chain initiatives and serve as a key business owner.
• Lead data collection, financial analysis, recommendations, and ROI for supply chain projects.
• Coordinate project plans and deployment of end-to-end supply chain technologies.
• Aid in development of KPIs to monitor and measure strategic initiatives.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Policy writing

Travel up to 30%

Education

Industrial Engineering degree

Manufacturing Engineering degree

Supply Chain / Logistics degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This position is responsible for leading cross functional strategic supply chain initiatives focused on balancing cost, service, and capacity across the supply chain. By leveraging continuous improvement methodologies and principles to analyze current practices and develop new enhanced ones, this position will drive change that increases workflow efficiency across the network and reduces landed cost.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

• Leverage supply chain expertise to drive cross-functional projects and initiatives including the evaluation of current state, future state requirement and design, ROI analysis, communication plans, and change management.
• Analyze current end to end processes, facilitate cross functional idea generation, develop improved processes, and implement changes.
• Lead Lean / Kaizen events through Tractor Supply’s ‘Tractor Value System’ structure.
• Collaborate with IT partners to develop and prioritize supply chain initiatives and serve as a key business owner throughout the initiatives.
• Lead the data collection, financial analysis, recommendations, and ROI for supply chain projects.
• Coordinate the project plan and deployment of new end to end supply chain technologies.
• Aid in development of KPIs to monitor and measure strategic initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Experience: Minimum 4 years of direct experience in supply chain (preferably retail); Combination of experience and education will be considered.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supply Chain/Logistics preferred. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

• Working knowledge and application of continuous improvement practices
• Ability to work with large data sets across multiple sources.
• Problem solving, communication, organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills
• Ability and proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Ability to write and enforce policies and procedures
• Ability to work overtime and travel up to 30%

Working Conditions

• Required to work in a physical environment that is subject to temperature extremes, movement of mobile and fixed equipment, possible exposure to hazardous products, dust and other conditions associated with a warehouse operation
• Room temperatures, lighting and traditional equipment as found in any typical warehouse environment

Physical Requirements

• Standing (not walking)
• Walking
• Driving a vehicle
• Reaching overhead
• Lifting up to 20 pounds

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor

Company Info

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our Team Members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We understand the evolving needs of our Team Members and their families, and we strive to offer meaningful, competitive, and sustainable benefits that support their well‐being today and in the future.

Our benefits extend beyond medical, dental, and vision coverage, including company-paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance, for all full‑time Team Members and all part‑time Team Members. Part time new hires gain eligibility for TSC Benefits by averaging at least 15 hours per week during their 90‑day lookback period. The lookback period starts the first of the month following the date of hire. If the 15‑hour requirement was met, the benefits eligibility date will be the first day of the month following 4 months of continuous service.

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