Manager, Operations Process

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose: Development and execution of strategic plan, providing services in the following areas: 1) Business strategy formulation; 2) Policy setting; 3) Operational analysis; 4) Process improvement; 5) Facility planning; 6) Capacity planning.

• Key Responsibilities:
• •15% Implement short and long range strategies that support the objectives of the functional area.
• •20% Develop policies and procedures for distribution/warehouse operations Develop metric reporting for warehouse and logistics management including costing. Provide value added process improvement analysis, design and implementation. Create documented procedures for work processes
• •20% Perform ROI analyses and needs assessment to make recommendation to the functional leadershper regarding selection, purchase, and installation of material handling equipment.
• •15% Operating/Budget planning, analysis and reconciliation Provide operating and capital budget analysis, planning and reconciliation.
• •15% Manages the distribution network analysis, to include supply chain modeling and design. Develop a strategy that outlines the capacity planning requirements, including facilities, equipment, and staff, to meet the current and anticipated growth goals of the company.
• •15% Implement strategic initiatives and tactical plans. Tactical Operational Support to Field Operations (DC' s)

• Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
• •Typically reports to Director or Sr. Manager
• •Accountable for direct supervision of the work activities of others. In addition to personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.

• Travel Requirements:
• •Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% 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.

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

• Preferred Qualifications:
• •Experience with new DC setups, layouts and space optimization
• •Strong Analytics with systems, data, processes and complex functions within a Distribution Center or logistics environment.
• •MBA preferred; Familiarize with Six Sigma methodology

• 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:
• •5

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

• Minimum Leadership Experience:
• •None

• Preferred Leadership Experience:
• •None

• Certifications:
• •N/A

• Competencies:
• •Effectively communicates at all levels.
• •Analytical Skills
• •Strong time management skills
• •Supply chain management with emphasis on distribution
• •Systems understanding to include relational databases/extraction tools, MS Office suite (emphasis on Excel/Access) and CAD/CAM desktop software
• •Ability to supervise, develop and motivate a team of employees toward the completion of strategic goals.