The Home Depot

Sr. Manager Logistics

The Home Depot$90K — $120K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field.
  • 6+ years of logistics experience required.
  • 9-12 years of experience in logistics preferred.
  • Management experience preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

  • Support and direct area logistics efforts.
  • Manage all operations and programs for assigned area.
  • Participate in strategic planning and execution for logistics.
  • Plan resources to handle competing priorities effectively.
  • Select, develop, and motivate logistics staff.

Benefits

  • Comfortable indoor working conditions.
  • Limited overnight travel (less than 10%).
  • Opportunity to work with strategic logistics planning.
Full Job Description
Position Purpose:
Reduce costs and improve service to stores by taking control of and managing specific assigned areas of Logistics management

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide support and direction for area's efforts.
  • Manage all aspects of assigned area's of operations and programs.
  • Participate in strategic planning and facilitate action on these plans for the assigned area. Provide technical logistics expertise on assigned area as well as store/retail expertise as needed..
  • Plan resources in order to complete competing priorities within the provided timeframe. Prepare project design and timelines.
  • Select, develop, and motivate assigned staff. May have limited authoirty to negotiate transportation costs for in-bound and/or outbound freight.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
  • Typically reports to Supply Chain Management.
  • May have Direct and indirect reports
  • Typically requires highly developed interpersonal skills for dealing with sensitive or controversial situations.
  • Typically faces situations that have a variety of interpretations and require careful evaluation.
  • Typically considers new approaches within general policies and short-term goals when solving problems.
  • Typically, once given general assignments, determines priorities and defines what should be done and how to do it.

Travel Requirements:
  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:
  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:
  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
  • Under regular pressure to meet deadlines, quotas and/or must frequently deal with difficult issues related to people or situations.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be eighteen years of age or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Nine to twelve years of experience is preferred. Experience in the Logistics field preferred
  • Management experience preferred

Minimum Education:
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:
  • No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:
  • 6

Preferred Years of Work Experience:
  • No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:
  • None

Preferred Leadership Experience:
  • None

Certifications:
  • None

Competencies:
  • Experience in the Logistics field
  • Management experience

About The Home Depot

The Home Depot is a home improvement retailing company that combines its physical stores with an online presence to provide customers with innovative products at great value. The company specializes in the fields of retail, home improvement, and customer service. The Home Depot was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Home Depot Careers

Join the vibrant team at The Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S., where your career can flourish in an environment ripe with opportunities for growth and innovation. As a market leader, The Home Depot offers a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to thrive in a culture that values leadership, diversity, and professional development. Work You’ll Do At The Home Depot, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to helping homeowners, builders, and do-it-yourselfers bring their visions to life. Our extensive range of job opportunities spans from store operations to supply chain management, from IT to marketing. No matter where you start, you’ll be doing work that matters, impacting our customers' lives and experiences. Transform Your Career Step into a role within The Home Depot and join a network of over 400,000 associates who are as passionate about building their careers as they are about helping our customers. Leadership at The Home Depot means continuous improvement, embracing diversity, and fostering a culture of inclusion and respect that makes us stronger. Innovate with Us Innovation isn’t just a buzzword at The Home Depot; it’s the backbone of how we do business. We are constantly seeking out new technologies and tools to improve every aspect of our operations, from logistics to customer service. Join us, and bring your unique perspective and skills to a team that’s setting the standard for excellence in the retail industry. Grow and Develop The Home Depot is committed to the growth and development of its associates through robust training programs, leadership workshops, and opportunities for advancement. Whether you’re looking for a part-time position or a full-time career, The Home Depot nurtures your professional growth every step of the way. Internship Programs Dive into the professional world through The Home Depot’s internship programs, which offer a dynamic environment to gain hands-on experience and develop critical skills in various business areas. Our internships provide a platform to connect with leaders and peers, enhancing your resume and preparing you for future employment. Benefits and Culture Choosing to start your career at The Home Depot means more than just securing a job. It means you gain access to unparalleled benefits that support your life and well-being, from health insurance to educational assistance. Our commitment to employees is reflected in our open, supportive culture where everyone’s voice is heard, and every team member’s contribution is valued. Join Our Team Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the wide range of positions available at The Home Depot, where we’re hiring passionate, curious, and innovative team players. Search open positions that match your skills and interests on our Jobs page. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest career tips, company news, and industry insights—all from the people who work here. Subscribe to our Careers Blog and personalize your subscription to receive updates that align with your career interests and goals. At The Home Depot, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that make a difference. Join us, and be a part of something bigger as we continue to invest in your future and our shared success.
Learn more about The Home Depot
Size
490,600 employees
Market Cap
$323 billion
Industry
Net Income
$12.8 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$132.1 billion
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