Supply Chain Implementation Specialist - Design/Build

HD Supply; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Supply seeks a capable professional to facilitate the flow of materials across the supply chain, managing capital projects, expansions, and facility improvements. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Facilities, HR, and Vendors to deliver on-time project milestones.

You will develop forecasting and replenishment processes, analyze supply chain performance, and create decision-support tools.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a related discipline; 2-5 years of experience, or MS/MA with 2-4 years.
• Certification is required in some areas.
• Experience in supply chain, distribution, facilities, or capital projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops forecasting, order replenishment, and logistics channel decisions.
• Analyses supply chain practices and supports business case development.
• Partners with stakeholders to improve performance and supplier collaboration.
• Supports central replenishment activities and inventory forecasting with vendors.
• Creates supply chain metrics and tools to evaluate performance.

Skills

Supply chain

Vendor management

Project management

AutoCAD

Excel

PowerPoint

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• 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.

• 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.