Manager Supply Chain Engineering at Advance Auto Parts

La Vergne, Tennessee, United States

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$115,000 – $125,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Automotive Retail, Supply Chain, DistributionIndustries

Requirements

Experience in developing, analyzing, planning, and implementing supply chain solutions
Knowledge of DC layout, rack profiles, technology options, slotting methodology, and other DC aspects
Ability to work cross-functionally across multiple distribution centers and with AAP teams
Proficiency in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
Skills in creating and maintaining standard work documents and SOPs
Capability to manage projects on schedule and within budget
Experience in hiring, supervising, coaching, and developing high-performance teams
Ability to build business relationships and understand supply chain needs
Expertise in process improvement, problem resolution, and productivity barrier removal
Knowledge of SKU velocity monitoring, slotting, consolidations, and re-warehousing
Skills in analysis, cost justification for capital projects, and metrics/reporting development

Responsibilities

Direct line management of Industrial Engineers with dotted line guidance from DC GMs
Provide direct supervision of resources for ideation and delivery of projects and initiatives
Direct engineers to ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget
Develop a high-performance team by hiring, communicating expectations, monitoring performance, coaching, counseling, disciplining, and enforcing policies/procedures/productivity standards
Create and maintain business relationships to understand supply chain needs and apply industrial engineering solutions
Remove productivity barriers through problem resolution, process improvement, and collaborative relationships
Work with distribution locations and cross-functional teams to implement process changes and prepare documentation/SOPs
Assess issues with operations, develop recommendations, and implement business improvement processes
Create an improvement process methodology based on lessons learned, best practices, and customer feedback
Utilize Lean and Six Sigma to drive and sustain continuous improvement
Direct development and implementation of ongoing process improvements for world-class operations
Partner with Store Operations, DC Operations, and AAP Vendors for customer-focused distribution
Proactively monitor SKU velocity and sales events to slot SKUs optimally
Evaluate opportunities for SKU consolidations and re-warehousing
Develop analysis and cost justification for capital project requests
Work with DC and cross-functional departments (including IT) to configure reporting platforms
Establish appropriate metrics and reports to guide leadership