Director - Supply Chain D2C & Last Mile Operations

Director - Supply Chain D2C & Last Mile Operations

Position ID: req42705

Sector: Operations

Functional Area: Supply Chain

Location: Charlotte Office

Number of Openings: 1

Employment Type: Permanent

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

SupplyChain D2C & Last Mile Operations Director

Applynew ways of thinking to create new ways of working.

AtElectrolux, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shapeliving for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We shareideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliverenjoyable and sustainable living.

Comejoin us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and moreinnovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen toeach other, actively contribute, and grow together.

Join usin our exciting quest to build the future home.

Allabout the role:

TheSupply Chain D2C & Last Mile Operations Director resides with in Electrolux'sNorth America Operations organization and will work within the Last Mile /HomeDelivery team. The role is responsible for the growth of the futuresupply chain set-up related to D2C and Builder Channels including Last Mile Hub(LMH) network, productivity, driving continuous improvement as well as thesustainability of the current LMH network through a combination of bestpractice knowledge, benchmarking research and decision-making tools andtechniques. The SC D2C &LM Directorwill partner with the Supply Chain, Sales, IT, and Finance leadership team toenable decision making in building & optimizing the network design to includestrategic locations, last mile delivery channels, distribution centers,transportation and insource versus outsource decisions seeking to deliveroutstanding consumer experiences. This role will also initiate, develop,deploy, measure, and audit goals and objectives that address the overallquality of the LMH network. As a keysupply chain leader for North America, the SC D2C & LM Director must modelthe company's core leadership competences and exemplify other importantelements of our corporate culture, including respect and diversity, ethics andintegrity, and safety and sustainability.

Whatyou'll do:

As the SupplyChain D2C & Last Mile Operations Director, you will lead and develop strategy andimplementation plans D2C & LM Supply Chain capabilities and processes.As an analytical, strategic,and tactical thinker, you will develop strategies, programs and processes thatsupport the short- and long-term business. Leading the implementation of the LMH strategythrough a team made up of EMA full time and contract employees local toCharlotte, as well as in the LMH field locations dispersed throughout the USand Canada. Your ability to assessorganizational capabilities, mentor, recruit, train, and develophigh-performing operations teams to support your operational strategies will allowyou to develop a superior operations leadership team that will drive overallorganizational engagement. This position requires a high degree ofcommunication with third party providers and external customers while maintainingconfidentiality and discretion in business relationships and exercising soundbusiness judgment. You will also be required to communicate with seniormanagement on a regular basis.

If youare someone who exemplifiesa spirit of continuous improvement, we welcome yourapplication!

This isyour chance to become a crucial part of a revolutionizing new organization inElectrolux and the Home Appliances industry. We offer great potential forpersonal and professional growth, and in exchange we count on your commitment,curiosity, and eagerness to create value by bringing supply chain to the nextlevel.

In detail, you will:

Provide day-to-day leadershipand vision to the Last Mile organization with a keen eye toward operationalexcellence, leveraging systems and processes to maximize efficiency andproductivity of the operations.

Continually identify, develop,and execute new areas for cost savings, working capital efficiency, cash flowmanagement and operational improvement

Develop and achieve keydelivery performance, consumer satisfaction ratings and quality metrics

Develop and maintain LMHcapacity planning

Implement systems and/orprocesses as needed through collaboration with Sales, Ownership Solutions andWarranty Teams

Institutionalize organizationallearning and best practices.

Establish and maintaineffective interpersonal working relationships with internal and externalcustomers

Develop and implementoperational improvement initiatives that have yielded measurable improvementsin financial performance

Qualificationsrequired:

Bachelor'sDegree required; preferably in supply chain, logistics or related field

Minimumten years' experience in a leadership role within logistics for a manufacturingor durable goods organization; including experience in home delivery

Minimumfive years' experience with direct P&L responsibility for a transportationor distribution function

Minimumfive years' experience managing direct reports

Strongunderstanding of Last Mile industry

Experiencewith Lean Manufacturing, agile methodology (SCRUM), DRP, Track & Trace andtransportation planning tools are differentiators

Demonstratedsuccess selecting and implementing end to end digital logistics visibilitysolutions

Demonstrated accomplishments inmanufacturing and operational excellence

Experiencein business process reengineering and program / project management with anability to lead multiple people and projects simultaneously

Where you'll be:

This position will be based atour North American Headquarters in Charlotte, NC. Minimum of 50% travel isrequired.

Benefits highlights:

Medical benefits start day one

Generous 401K match

Tuition reimbursementopportunities

As partof Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. Thereare no barriers to where your career could take you.

Find more on:

Electrolux North America: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/northamerica/

ElectroluxHome Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicantsare considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion,sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If youneed assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of adisability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to providesuch assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such arequest.

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COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Electrolux shapes living for the better by reinventing taste, care and wellbeing experiences, making life more enjoyable and sustainable for millions of people. As a leading global appliance company, we place the consumer at the heart of everything we do. Through our brands, including Electrolux, AEG, Anova, Frigidaire, Westinghouse and Zanussi, we sell more than 60 million household and professional products in more than 150 markets every year. In 2017 Electrolux had sales of SEK 122 billion and employed 56,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.

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