Vice President, Supply Chain Strategy and Analytics (Remote)

Designer Shoe Warehouse; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy and Analytics to enhance customer experience and optimize supply chain operations. This role involves strategic leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and performance accountability. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and a proven track record in supply chain management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in supply chain management or related area.
• Experience in leadership and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategy.
• Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics.
• Lead and mentor fulfillment team.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Communication

Risk Mitigation

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

MBA

Job description

The Vice President, Supply Chain Strategy and Analytics will lead our order fulfillment, flow planning, and overall supply chain strategy. This role will partner with MP&A, stores,digital, brand presidents, and supply chain partners. This leader will take a holistic view of supply chain networks, nodes, systems, flow, and service levels as itrelates to order fulfillment and customer experience for direct to consumer, stores, and wholesale. The ideal candidate will understand and drivethe strategy to prioritize speed, quality, cost, and customer satisfaction through operations and the latesttechnology. This leader will cultivate strong partnerships rooted in the shared goal of enhancing customerexperience, retaining and increasing sales, minimizing expenses and optimizing key metrics such asclick-to-porch and service level agreements (SLA).

Reports to : SVP, Distribution + Logistics

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Strategic Leadership : Develop and implement a comprehensive supply chain and fulfillmentstrategy that aligns with business goals and enhances the customer experience across allbusinesses and channels including Logistics Centers, Ship from Store, and vendor drop ship.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with MP&A, stores, digital, brand presidents, and supplychain partners. Act as the primary point of contact for direct to consumer fulfillment-relatedmatters.
• Process Improvement : Identify issues, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement in flowand fulfillment processes. Utilize data analysis and reporting to drive process enhancements,compliance, and to keep business partners informed of key metrics.
• Team Development : Lead and mentor fulfillment team, fostering a culture of development,continuous improvement and innovation.
• Technology Integration : Research and evaluate innovative technologies resulting in enhancing thefacilitation of flow through the Supply chain network and fulfillment operations that result inimproved customer experiences. Oversee the execution of approved projects and ensuresuccessful implementation.
• Performance Accountability : Monitor and analyze supply chain flow and fulfillment performancemetrics, including demand forecasting accuracy, capacity parameters, and shelf replenishmenttime. Maintain / adjust Fulfillment Optimizer configuration to meet the desired business results foreach business. Drive improvements to meet customer expectations.
• Inventory Management : Monitor inventory accuracy across all direct-to-customer inventorysystems. Manage product flow and address inventory issues promptly. Recommendsystems / actions to improve inventory accuracy.
• Vendor Management : Oversee third-party Drop Ship (DS) service provider activities and manageoperational relationships with vendors. Drive the drop ship vendor activation process andinfluence merchandising, IT, and vendor collaboration.
• Contract Negotiation : Negotiate new contracts for, Drop Ship (DS), Order Management Systems(OMS) and store fulfillment systems. Resolve priority system issues to maintain operationalefficiency.
• Compliance and Administration : Manage compliance processes, providing feedback andenforcing standards for stores and vendors with a focus on safety stock, order max, new storeset-up, BOSTS shut down and order cancellation, WISMO, and VOC. Hold supply chain businesspartners and fulfillment channels accountable for established service level expectations.

Required Skills and Competencies :

Required Skills :

• A change catalyst
• Strong strategic thinking skills
• Risk mitigation - able to identify, assess and mitigate risk in supply chain operations.
• Industry knowledge - stays up to date on trends, best practices, emerging technologies, canbenchmark against industry standards and implement best practices
• High degree of interpersonal skills, specifically adept at succinct and professional communicationand influencing
• Ability to work with all levels in the organization along with 3rd party partners
• High degree of analytical skills
• Solid verbal and written communications skills
• An innovator

STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP – Deliberately communicates overall business strategy and connects it tothe work of the functional team. Anticipates future trends and implications accurately. Leverages marketknowledge to anticipate, capitalize on and drive change. Articulate credible pictures and visions ofpossibilities that will create sustainable value. Creates competitive and breakthrough strategies that showa clear connection between vision and action. Is willing to champion an idea or position despite dissent orpolitical risk. Tackles tough issues, sharing sensitive messages or unpopular points of view effectively.Influences inside and outside of functional area for positive impact on business performance. Owns thedevelopment of successors and individuals who have potential for further development.

LEADING & MOTIVATING – Serves as a champion and driver of DSW Values and culture. Attracts andselects the best talent to meet current and future business needs. Motivates and inspires others throughrewards, authentic connections and meaningful recognition. Fosters diversity and an inclusive workplacewhere individual differences are valued and leveraged. Seeks new ways to evolve and challenge self.Develops team through delegation, challenges outside of the comfort zone and effective coaching andfeedback. Shares ideas in a compelling manor that gains commitment. Champions change for positive impact on business results.

MANAGING FOR RESULTS – Establishes models and enforces accountability. Gets the most out ofavailable resources and secures rare resources others cannot get. Anticipates and balances the needs ofmultiple stakeholders. Persists in accomplishing objectives. Pushes the team to elevate goals as resultsare achieved. Transformsfunctional area to achieve maximum results. Seizes opportunities andconnects business insights to increase profit and revenue.

Qualifications

Experience :

• 10+ years in in supply chain management, fulfillment, or a related area, with a track record ofleadership, strategic planning, and innovative solutions.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate withcross-functional teams.
• Proven experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of innovative supply chain and fulfillment technologies, their capabilities and fit for DBIbusinesses.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on customer satisfaction.

Education :

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field; MBApreferred.

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