Supply Chain Process Lead Principal

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); Sur place; USD 116 000 - 151 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

American Electric Power in Columbus, OH seeks a Supply Chain Process Lead - Principal to drive strategic initiatives and lead major process improvements. You will act as a subject matter expert influencing organizational strategy and best practices.

Key responsibilities include strategic plan development, collaboration with leadership, mentorship, benchmarking, and executive presentations. Requires a Bachelor’s in supply chain or related field; 6+ years in supply chain with process-improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred or equivalent as defined in experience requirements.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Supply Chain, with a focus on process improvement and leadership roles, or 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must have strong analytical and presentation skills to convey detailed analysis into a high-level discussion format.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges.
• Ability to lead teams in a matrixed organization, across geographic and functional reporting lines.
• Ability to strengthen relationships with key business partners and executives.
• Compelling and persuasive communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Light travel may be required 10% of the time.

Responsabilités

• Strategic Plan Development: Develop and implement strategic plans for Supply Chain process improvements based on root cause analysis of gaps, aligning initiatives with corporate objectives and measuring their impact on overall performance.
• Collaboration with Leadership: Work closely with senior leadership to ensure Supply Chain operations align with organizational goals and strategic roadmaps, providing insights on market trends and best practices.
• Mentorship and Development: Mentor and develop junior and mid-level Supply Chain staff, fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement within the team.
• Industry Benchmarking: Conduct benchmarking with industry peers to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency, presenting findings and recommendations to leadership.
• Executive Presentations: Prepare and deliver presentations to executive leadership on Supply Chain initiatives, demonstrating the value and impact of proposed changes.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Business acumen

Leadership in matrixed org

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Description du poste

Supply Chain Process Lead Principal### Supply Chain Process Lead PrincipalApply: Columbus, OH: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 9, 2026 (13 days left to apply): R20344**Job Posting End Date**11-09-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**Job Summary**The Supply Chain Process Lead - Principal is responsible for driving strategic initiatives and leading significant process improvements. This position will act as a subject matter expert, influencing organizational strategy and best practices.**Job Description****What You'll Do:** * **Strategic Plan Development**: Develop and implement strategic plans for Supply Chain process improvements based on root cause analysis of gaps, aligning initiatives with corporate objectives and measuring their impact on overall performance.* **Collaboration with Leadership**: Work closely with senior leadership to ensure Supply Chain operations align with organizational goals and strategic roadmaps, providing insights on market trends and best practices.* **Mentorship and Development**: Mentor and develop junior and mid-level Supply Chain staff, fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement within the team.* **Industry Benchmarking**: Conduct benchmarking with industry peers to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency, presenting findings and recommendations to leadership.* **Executive Presentations**: Prepare and deliver presentations to executive leadership on Supply Chain initiatives, demonstrating the value and impact of proposed changes. **What We're Looking For:****Education requirements are listed below:** * Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred or equivalent as defined in experience requirements.**Work Experience requirement listed below:*** Minimum of 6 years of experience in Supply Chain, with a focus on process improvement and leadership roles, or 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree. **Other:** * Must have strong analytical and presentation skills to convey detailed analysis into a high-level discussion format* Demonstrates strong business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges* Ability to lead teams in a matrixed organization, across geographic and functional reporting lines.* Ability to strengthen relationships with key business partners and executives.* Compelling and persuasive communicator with excellent interpersonal skills* Light travel may be required10% of the time.**What You’ll Get:*** In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.**Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!**At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you! **Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**SP20-009**Compensation Range:**$116,255.00 - $151,132.50The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.