Operations Lead, Shower Accessories Supply Chain

MAPEI Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Free medical insurance

17 days paid time off

401K with up to 6% match

Dental and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement

Discounted home/auto insurance

Job summary

MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in construction chemicals and building materials, seeks an experienced Operations Manager, Accessory Line to oversee the setup and ongoing management of the shower accessory business. You will design a scalable supply chain, inventories, and distribution network to support customer service and growth.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and experience in multi-location distribution, with a focus on cost, quality, and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Seven+ years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain, distribution, logistics, or operations management, including at least three years leading teams.
• Experience developing inventory and replenishment strategies, managing distribution and transportation operations, coordinating supplier performance, and establishing or scaling business operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational setup and launch of the accessory business, developing a scalable end-to-end supply chain and distribution model aligned with commercial requirements and growth plans.
• Define inventory and stocking strategies, including segmentation, replenishment, stock levels, and service targets balancing demand, working capital and costs.
• Develop and optimize the distribution network, including delivery-hub locations and transportation strategies across parcel, LTL, and other solutions.
• Partner with Commercial, Procurement, Customer Service, Finance, and others to establish operating requirements, processes, service expectations, and performance targets.
• Manage day-to-day operations and lead the team with clear responsibilities, processes, accountability, and focus on service, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Establish and monitor operational KPIs, identify gaps and root causes, and lead improvements across inventory, distribution, transportation, and supplier performance.
• Develop data-driven recommendations and business cases for changes to distribution footprint, inventory strategy, resources, systems, transportation, and other investments for profitable growth.
• Perform tasks in line with the Business Management System and comply with Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supply chain

Operations management

Leadership

Analytical skills

Excel

ERP

Power BI

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP

WMS

TMS

Power BI

Job description

MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in construction chemicals and building materials, seeks an experienced Operations Manager, Accessory Line to oversee the setup and ongoing management of the shower accessory business. You will design a scalable supply chain, inventories, and distribution network to support customer service and growth.

The role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and experience in multi-location distribution, with a focus on cost, quality, and operational