Staples

Transportation Project & Continuous Improvement Manager - Hybrid

Staples$94K — $130K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven implementation of innovative supply chain solutions impacting business outcomes.
  • Strong understanding of business dynamics and supply chain political sensitivities.
  • Thrives in fast-paced environments and supports the shift to data-driven operations.
  • Extensive knowledge in all areas of supply chain operations.
  • Experience leveraging Big Data Analytics for proactive insights from data lakes.
  • Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and projects.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
  • High initiative and creativity in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

  • Drive and execute demand planning and fulfillment for B2B and B2C businesses.
  • Develop and implement new inventory management processes to enhance product flow and service.
  • Collaborate with various channels to improve planning, forecasting, and fulfillment processes.
  • Monitor channel inventory KPIs and identify management opportunities with cross-functional teams.
  • Enhance demand forecasts and predictive models through continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support the transition from fixed order point replenishment to demand-driven strategies.
  • Analyze promotional impacts on supply chain and optimize accordingly.

Benefits

  • Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups.
  • Flexible PTO (22 days) and 7 paid holidays.
  • Online and retail discounts for employees.
  • Company match for 401(k).
  • Wellness programs for physical and mental health.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Shift Varies- Project Dependent/Monday-Friday

Hybrid role depending on location.

VETERANS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

In this role, you will be responsible for leading initiatives that have a significant impact on the entire supply chain operation. This strategic role involves complex problem-solving, managing cross-functional teams, and implementing solutions that enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and service quality. You will be driving projects that are integral to our business strategy and require innovative thinking and independent judgment.

What you'll be doing:
  • Execute and drive demand planning and fulfillment strategy and Supply chain best practices for B2B and B2C businesses.
  • Identify opportunities, develop, and implement new processes to better support and evolve how we manage inventory, optimizing product flow to increase turns, service, and overall support the business strategy.
  • Partner with the various channels to build a collaborative planning, forecasting and fulfillment process while dynamically contributing to business planning.
  • Manage and review channel inventory KPI's on a frequent basis and discuss the results with the cross functional team(s), highlighting inventory management opportunities.
  • Drive continuous improvement in demand forecasts while evaluating and evolving predictive models.
  • Play an integral role to support the shift from fixed order point replenishment to demand driven fulfillment.
  • Identify potential inventory opportunities between our sales channels. Research to determine root cause while collaborating closely with the Merchant team(s). Providing recommendations to resolve.
  • Review promotional lifts and the impact of sales and marketing activities on the supply chain.
  • Partner with vendors on outstanding purchase orders and general KPI's to ensure flow of merchandise/supply chain is in place.
  • Collaborate, determine load in and maintain forecasts for added items as created by the Category Specialist.
  • Advance the analytical capabilities on the team to move to a data driven organization that will improve our financial results and allow for scalable and predictive solutions.


What you bring to the table:
  • Track record of implementing innovative supply chain solutions that have a significant impact on business outcomes.
  • Solid understanding of business dynamics and political sensitivities within the supply chain.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to support our transformation and transition to a data driven organization to better serve our customers.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in all areas of supply chain operations.
  • Experience in Big Data Analytics - ability to provide insights, and/or predict opportunities proactively by extracting information from the data lake into a digestible format.
  • Experience in leading cross-functional teams and projects.
  • Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
  • Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
  • High level of initiative, creativity, and innovative thinking.
  • Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.


What's needed- Basic Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
  • Experience with business intelligence/decision support software
  • Experience in JDA software
  • Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel, Outlook, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI), SQL and VBA.
  • Travel - 50% as needed depending on the project


What's needed- Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field.
  • Project management certifications (e.g., PMP).
  • Advanced specialization in areas such as logistics, procurement, or inventory management.
  • Successful completion of a quantitative post-secondary education, with a focus on retail management, economics, inventory, or supply chain is an asset.


We Offer:

  • Competitive Pay: $94,000-$130,000/Annually
  • Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
  • Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
  • Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits


The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, or other forms of variable compensation.

About Staples

Staples is a retail company that sells office supplies, furniture, technology, and other products to businesses and consumers. The company was founded in 1986 and has since grown to become one of the largest office supply retailers in the world. Staples operates more than 1,200 stores in 26 countries and has a strong online presence. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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61,000 employees
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Founded
1986

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