Supply Chain Implementation Specialist - Design/Build

HD Supply Management, LLC (USA); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Supply Management, LLC (USA) seeks a supply chain focused professional to facilitate material flow and develop tools to support supply chain goals. The role involves cross-functional collaboration with Operations, HR, Facilities, and external vendors to enhance supplier performance.

Responsibilities include forecasting, inventory planning, and analyzing cost/benefit tradeoffs of supply chain strategies, with travel up to 75% as required by projects.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a related discipline; 2–5 years experience preferred.
• Experience with facility maintenance, design/build, permitting, and construction preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and advanced Excel/PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop forecasting, replenishment, and logistics processes.
• Analyze supply chain practices and build business cases.
• Support daily supply chain activities with data analysis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve performance.
• Produce supplier updates monthly.
• Assist in promotions planning and inventory forecasting.

Skills

Supply chain

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Vendor management

Education

BS/BA in related field

MS/MA in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

POSITION REQUIRES 50-75% TRAVEL

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in supply chain, distribution center operations, facilities, construction, or project management.
• Experience supporting distribution center expansions, retrofits, facility improvements, or capital projects.
• Experience managing vendor, contractor, and installation projects within warehouse, distribution, or operational environments.
• Experience with facility maintenance, design/build projects, permitting, and construction activities preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office tools, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong project planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, HR, Facilities, Supply Chain, and external vendors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Job Summary

Facilitates the flow of materials through the supply chain. Develops new tools and processes to support supply chain goals and objectives, including creating metrics and monthly supplier scorecards. Partners with management to improve supply chain performance and enhance collaboration with suppliers. Identifies problems through analysis and creates sustainable solutions on supply chain strategies.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Develops new forecasting, order replenishment, and logistics channel decision processes.
• Analyzes and gathers supply chain best practices and develops strategies in support of supply chain business case development.
• Conducts day-to-day business analyses in support of supply chain activities.
• Partners with stakeholders and leadership to improve supply chain performance and collaboration with suppliers.
• Establishes methods for delivering monthly supplier updates.
• Supports all central replenishment activities, including meeting with vendors to collaborate inventory forecasting and replenishment strategies.
• Creates supply chain metrics, identifies methods for evaluating supply chain metrics, and audits supply chain data.
• Partners with merchants to plan for promotions, price changes, and exit strategies.
• Develops decision support tools and financial models to analyze the cost/benefit tradeoffs of inventory.
• Analyzes multi-tier distribution channels to determine cost and service level tradeoffs for product categories.
• Develops forecasting tools to support collaborative planning with merchandising suppliers.

Nature and Scope

Demonstrates skill in data analysis techniques by resolving missing/incomplete information and inconsistencies/anomalies in more complex research/data. Nature of work requires increasing independence; receives guidance only on unusual, complex problems or issues. Work review typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor and/or direct customers of the process. May provide general guidance/direction to or train junior level support or professional personnel.

Work Environment

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. 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. Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 2-5 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

About us

At HD Supply, we believe that our core purpose is to improve our associates’ lives and equip them with the tools needed to provide exceptional customer experiences every day. As one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, we enable our customers’ success by consistently delivering what they need, where and when they need it. HD SUPPLY has more than 80 years of experience supporting our customers with leadership positions in the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO). With 44 distribution centers spread across 25 states and two Canadian provinces, HD Supply provides an expansive offering of approximately 200,000 SKUs featuring high-quality, name-brand and proprietary products – all at competitive prices. Combine this with our industry-leading, value-add services – including localized jobsite delivery, will-call and direct-ship options, diversified logistics and innovative solutions – and you can see why our more than 300,000 customers continue to trust HD Supply as their first choice supplier for getting the job done.