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DC Special Projects Manager - Topeka, KS - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Topeka, KS Topeka, Kansas |
About this job
POSITION PURPOSE
The DC Special Project Manager (SPM) is a 12-18 month rotational leadership development program that performs distribution operations projects to support the following areas: - Bulk Distribution Centers - Rapid Deployment Centers - Stocking Distribution Centers - Distribution Operations. The DC Special Project Manager (SPM) is designed to drive continuous improvement in the supply chain distribution centers while developing the career and leadership skills of associates in the program. SPM associates participate in all aspects of the DCs financial, operational, people and process, and service related objectives to drive continuous improvement and efficiency gains. Participates in strategic and business process improvement projects for the distribution network.
MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- 20% Evaluates the effectiveness of and recommends alternatives for work methods, procedures, controls and staffing to achieve accurate and timely movement and processing of product; manage to ensure warehouse layout is optimally aligned for maximum efficiency as seasonality and inventory needs require.
- 20% Interact with business partners to drive results and deliver solutions including Supply Chain, Operations, Merchandising, Finance, Human Resources, Asset Protection and Stores; identify and share best practices across the Distribution network.
- 20% Maintains a union free work environment by creating an employee-centered work place that demonstrates care and concern for all Associates.
- 20% Responsible for ensuring that Store and Customer needs are met, service is managed to KPIs, and any Store or Customer concern is handled promptly and completely; manages through emergency issues with Stores and Customers; participates in store walks with store leadership team in the area that the DC services.
- 20% Ensure a culture of safety throughout the organization by following Home Depot safety policies and procedures - monitor DC safety, physical security and operational metrics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
NATURE AND SCOPE - Position reports to Sr. Dir Supply Chain Operation. The DC SPM has no direct reports.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 7 Years
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS - Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS -
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Ability to be on-call at various times.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
- Must be open to relocation. Due to the nature of Retail Distribution, your flexibility to relocate will translate into increased opportunities for advancement.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree concentrating in Operations Management, Business or Supply Chain
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel software applications
- Previous change management experience (driving, influencing and inspiring change through communication at all impacted levels)
- Industrial Engineering Degree or other related Engineering Degree
- Experience with Six Sigma or other Process Improvement Methodology
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES
- Business Analysis: Clarifies and resolves complex business issues by breaking them down into meaningful components to determine root cause and redesigning internal and external business processes.
- Business Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents clearly and succinctly across a variety of communication settings and adjusts communication style to the audience by translating and articulating technical concepts to non-technical groups. - Creative Thinking: Demonstrates originality and imagination in thinking while developing a solution to a problem.
- Financial Acumen: Utilizes fundamental concepts of finance to manage budgets, forecast costs, and provide information to account for the financial impact of decision-making.
- Cross-Functional knowledge: Uses knowledge of functional areas, organizational structure, and key business drivers to support company initiatives and long-term growth strategies, understanding individual and functional impact on the whole organization. Process Improvement: Uses Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodology to develop and execute efficient and cost effective solutions to align with the business objectives within the Logistics organization.
- Project Management: Organizes, plans, prioritizes, estimates, and tracks work efforts based on people, resources, tasks, and dependencies using standard project management methodology.
The DC Special Project Manager (SPM) is a 12-18 month rotational leadership development program that performs distribution operations projects to support the following areas: - Bulk Distribution Centers - Rapid Deployment Centers - Stocking Distribution Centers - Distribution Operations. The DC Special Project Manager (SPM) is designed to drive continuous improvement in the supply chain distribution centers while developing the career and leadership skills of associates in the program. SPM associates participate in all aspects of the DCs financial, operational, people and process, and service related objectives to drive continuous improvement and efficiency gains. Participates in strategic and business process improvement projects for the distribution network.
MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- 20% Evaluates the effectiveness of and recommends alternatives for work methods, procedures, controls and staffing to achieve accurate and timely movement and processing of product; manage to ensure warehouse layout is optimally aligned for maximum efficiency as seasonality and inventory needs require.
- 20% Interact with business partners to drive results and deliver solutions including Supply Chain, Operations, Merchandising, Finance, Human Resources, Asset Protection and Stores; identify and share best practices across the Distribution network.
- 20% Maintains a union free work environment by creating an employee-centered work place that demonstrates care and concern for all Associates.
- 20% Responsible for ensuring that Store and Customer needs are met, service is managed to KPIs, and any Store or Customer concern is handled promptly and completely; manages through emergency issues with Stores and Customers; participates in store walks with store leadership team in the area that the DC services.
- 20% Ensure a culture of safety throughout the organization by following Home Depot safety policies and procedures - monitor DC safety, physical security and operational metrics on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
NATURE AND SCOPE - Position reports to Sr. Dir Supply Chain Operation. The DC SPM has no direct reports.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be eighteen years of age
- Must pass the Drug Test
- Must pass the Background Check
- Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable
YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 7 Years
PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS - Requires intermittent periods during which continuous physical exertion is required, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS -
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Ability to be on-call at various times.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
- Must be open to relocation. Due to the nature of Retail Distribution, your flexibility to relocate will translate into increased opportunities for advancement.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree concentrating in Operations Management, Business or Supply Chain
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel software applications
- Previous change management experience (driving, influencing and inspiring change through communication at all impacted levels)
- Industrial Engineering Degree or other related Engineering Degree
- Experience with Six Sigma or other Process Improvement Methodology
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES
- Business Analysis: Clarifies and resolves complex business issues by breaking them down into meaningful components to determine root cause and redesigning internal and external business processes.
- Business Communication: Writes, speaks, and presents clearly and succinctly across a variety of communication settings and adjusts communication style to the audience by translating and articulating technical concepts to non-technical groups. - Creative Thinking: Demonstrates originality and imagination in thinking while developing a solution to a problem.
- Financial Acumen: Utilizes fundamental concepts of finance to manage budgets, forecast costs, and provide information to account for the financial impact of decision-making.
- Cross-Functional knowledge: Uses knowledge of functional areas, organizational structure, and key business drivers to support company initiatives and long-term growth strategies, understanding individual and functional impact on the whole organization. Process Improvement: Uses Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodology to develop and execute efficient and cost effective solutions to align with the business objectives within the Logistics organization.
- Project Management: Organizes, plans, prioritizes, estimates, and tracks work efforts based on people, resources, tasks, and dependencies using standard project management methodology.