Senior Manager, Network Strategy & Implementation

Ross Stores; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores is seeking a seasoned Capital Construction Project Manager to coordinate and execute distribution center expansion projects from concept to completion. You will analyze costs, prepare funding requests, and oversee design, bid, and vendor evaluation processes while coordinating with Supply Chain and external agencies.

The role requires leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and ensuring on-time delivery with quality standards in a fast-paced retail distribution environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in Material Handling Systems project management and/or facility operations.
• Strong understanding and experience with automated material handling systems and equipment.
• Experience in new distribution center start-up is required.
• Demonstrated track record in supply chain roles and project management including budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Drive design, specification and bid review for supply chain projects, including estimates and funding requests.
• Oversee facility construction and MHE installation quality, drawings and acceptance testing.
• Manage in-house resources and contractors; set schedules and budgets to meet deadlines.
• Provide regular project progress updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Coordinate commissioning, testing and training plans for startup of facilities or systems.
• Ensure effective communication across contractor PMs, IT and Network Strategy.

Skills

Project management

Automation knowledge

Distribution systems

Excel

Vendor evaluation

Education

Engineering degree

MBA preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!

Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.

As part of our team, you will experience:

• Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
• Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
• Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
• Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

GENERAL PURPOSE

This position will be responsible for coordinating and managing the execution of capital construction projects developed and designed to expand distribution center capacity and/or efficiency within the distribution environment from concept to completion. Includes analysis, cost estimation and justification, preparation of funding request documents as well as day to day oversight of project execution, coordination and communication between Supply Chain Management and all appropriate internal and external agencies. He/she will also assist in generating designs, specifications, and RFPs and drive the bid review, vendor evaluation and selection.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Development

• Participate and drive the design, specification and bid review processes for supply chain strategy projects, including preparation of estimates, funding requests, MHE vendor evaluation and selection Management
• Ensure quality of work for facility construction and MHE installation through oversight of project activities, drawing/work review and approval and acceptance testing/punch list validation
• Manage in-house resources and outside contractors on projects. Establish and monitor schedules, manage resources, and maintain project budgets to ensure timelines and budgets are met and quality of work is maintained
• Track project execution to project timelines. Provide regular update reports to Supply Chain leadership, DC Operations leadership or specific internal/external agencies as required on project progress. Maintain documentation on project progress against specifications and project plans
• Coordinate/Develop commissioning, testing and training plans suitable to startup of a facility or system
• Coordination and communication between contractor project management, IT and Network Strategy on all project and Operations related issues
• Coordinate and communicate to meet project participants expectations
• Identify project risks and issues and make recommendations to Supply Chain leadership on alternative courses of action Process Improvement
• Interface with in-house operations, IT and engineering to identify and deliver projects that will improve the capacity or efficiency of the Distribution Centers
• Coordinate with in-house operations, engineering, and external vendors and consultants to develop alternative processing capabilities

COMPETENCIES

• Analysis & Judgment
• Communication
• Leadership
• Drives Results
• Initiative
• Influence
• Planning & Organizing

QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in Material Handling Systems project management and/or facility operations
• Demonstrated strong understanding and experience with the implementation of automated material handling systems and equipment
• Experience in new distribution center start-up a must
• Demonstrated track record in supply chain roles
• Demonstrated track record as a successful project manager including project financial and process management
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects at one time
• In-depth knowledge of distribution systems and automation; a thorough understanding of conveyors, controls, and material handling equipment
• Personal Profile
• A highly organized and effective project manager, able to plan, drive and ensure successful execution of moderately complex supply chain projects
• A detail-oriented professional, who is thorough and circumspect in planning and reporting
• An excellent communicator, able to effectively lead meetings, conference calls, and drive communication with internal and external constituents
• A leader who is able to drive initiatives, influence, and motivate at all levels and across the organization
• A mature individual, able to exercise judgment, discretion and to ensure confidentiality as necessary
• A high energy, self-motivated individual who can be successful in a fast-paced environment
• Experience and competence in Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and AutoCAD
• Routine deadlines; usually enough lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; travel or other inconveniences have advance notice; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

• Four-year degree in Engineering or equivalent field
• MBA or equivalent professional experience preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer
• Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc. Ability to work remotely if requested
• Consistent timeliness and regular attendance
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically
• Occasional Requirements: Job occasionally requires bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting up to 10 pounds

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Indicate the job titles directly supervised by this position.

None

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management’s discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company’s overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.