Supply Chain Business Optimization

Motorola Solutions; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Elgin, IL seeks a Supply Chain Business Optimization leader to drive executive support, strategic planning, and cross-functional initiatives in a hardware manufacturing setting. You will build metrics, oversee quarterly and annual deliverables, and guide complex sourcing and logistics projects.

The role emphasizes leading cross-functional teams, developing SPAN metrics, and mentoring junior staff while coordinating with global partners to improve delivery performance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Materials Management, or Supply Operations.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP and planning platforms (Oracle SCM Cloud, Oracle EBS / ASCP).
• Experience with supplier collaboration portals (E2Open MCM / B2B) and reporting tools (Tableau, Power BI).
• Certifications: APICS / ASCM CPIM or CSCP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executive Support: coordinate meetings, prep materials, and ensure readiness for engagements.
• Strategic Planning, Deliverables Oversight & Communication: develop scorecards, drive action on lessons learned, manage key deliverables.
• Special Projects Leadership: lead projects from portfolio alignment to implementation and evaluation.
• Travel: included (10-25%).
• ERP & reporting development: lead Tableau analytics and KPI reporting.

Skills

Supply chain planning

ERP systems proficiency

Tableau / Power BI

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Oracle Supply Chain Planning Cloud

Oracle EBS / ASCP

E2Open MCM / B2B

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that's critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

This department manages multiple distribution functions including supply chain, logistics planning, distribution center operations, and traffic. Ensures sourcing efforts meet business goals and objectives. Works with functional leaders to perform analysis and identify areas for performance improvement. Manages and supports implementation of strategic initiatives. Manages activities related to global sourcing, supplier selection, product delivery specifications, and quality. Develops and maintains working relationships with global supply chain partners. Designs and implements business metrics to monitor, track, and report sourcing project progress.

Job Description

The Supply Chain Business Optimization role will be responsible but not limited to the following:

1) Executive Support:

• Coordinate meetings, help prepare materials for presentations and strategic reviews, and ensure the LMR SC VP is prepared for engagements.
  • Ensure proper Accomplishments & Lessons Learned are included in Supply Chain lessons learned meetings. Attend meetings to present as needed.
  • Create LMR Say-Do slides for Supply Chain executive presentation.
• Lead weekly LMR staff meeting.

2) Strategic Planning, Deliverables Oversight & Communication Management:

• Develop the LMR Scorecard, Accomplishments & Lessons Learned & Say-Do slides
• Drive completion of all LMR Lessons Learned actions each quarter.
• Ensure the LMR staff maintains focus on key weekly, monthly, and quarterly management deliverables.
• Develop the agenda and ensure completion of presentations for quarterly LMR Supply Chain Initiatives meetings.
• Plan and execute quarterly face-to-face meetings, including developing the agenda and creating the slide template/content. Ensure all planning details are complete including any extracurricular activities.
• Lead the weekly PCR global sales alignment meeting including the presentation content.
• Coordinate with the Supply Chain Chief of Staff to complete town hall recognition slides on time and in the proper format.
• Provide quarterly SPAN metrics for LMR and Video businesses to the Supply Chain Chief of Staff.
• LMR Intern hiring coordination
• Mentor less experienced associates

3) Special Projects Leadership:

• Lead and manage various special projects for the LMR supply chain. Some past and present examples include:
  • Aligned the Business Light Consumer Radio portfolio to a Net Revenue Model.
  • Implemented FIFO (First-In, First-Out) at the Elgin Distribution Center (DC).
  • Lead the PSD (promise ship date) delivery improvement project and present results at Customer Experience Council meetings.
  • Develop Quarterly Product Segmentation and SKU efficiency initiatives including executive level slide presentation.
  • Created the business case for the Backlog Management (BMT) solution and participated in its implementation.
  • Development of the Supply Chain Business Models Presentation.
  • Implemented the Global Process Owner (GPO) model within the Supply Chain.
  • Represented Supply Chain during strategy sessions regarding improving customer experiences for Invoicing and non-technical support.
  • Documented the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process by business for LMR and Video.
  • Developed current Lead Time update process including Tableau analytics development to support lead times.
  • Stepped in to lead the Supply Chain Transformation organization.
• End of Quarter functional coverage / on site template coordination.
• Developed 2026 Materials Strategy for Arata
• Developed Acquisition Integration 2030 Vision Strategy

Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Planning, Materials Management, or Supply Operations, with direct exposure to complex hardware, electronics, telecommunications manufacturing,Technical Systems.
• Advanced proficiency in enterprise ERP and planning platforms (Oracle Supply Chain Planning Cloud, Oracle EBS / ASCP).
• Experience with supplier collaboration portals (E2Open MCM / B2B) and reporting tools (Tableau, Power BI)
• Certifications: APICS / ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) preferred.

Target Base Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years experience in one of the following: Supply Chain Planning, Materials Management, or Supply Operations.

Travel Requirements

10-25%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S.Benefitsinclude:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Visionbenefits
• 401K with Company Match
• 10 Paid Holidays
• GenerousPaidTime Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• PaidParental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you'd like to join our team but feel that you don't quite meet all of the preferred skills, we'd still love to hear why you think you'd be a great addition to our team.

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