Role Specific Information
Job Description
About the Role
The Sr. Supply Chain Executive identifies and leads work on opportunities to improve the cost, speed, and quality of Kohl’s logistics operations.
This role is for you if you:
Enjoy partnering with internal and external stakeholders to drive supply chain initiatives.
Engage in activities to further develop executive presence and leadership
Like analyzing data to find answers to important business questions
Are energized by finding ways to improve business processes
What You’ll Do
Identify, analyze and communicate supply chain issues and solutions to Sr leadership and key business partners
Conduct annual budgeting, long-range planning and performance monitoring for area of responsibility
Lead cross-functional project management coordination
Work simultaneously on multiple projects with multiple vendors, ensuring goals are met.
Establishes KPIs and partner across the organization to deliver results
Provide project management coaching and guidance to team members
Additional tasks as assigned
Addendum
PARCEL
Own vendor relationships and serve as POC for Kohl’s Logistics
Lead communication to bridge the communication gap between routing tool development, user experience, and business needs
Enhance package routing through developing and implementing modules in routing tool
Execute routing decisions to drive speed and cost efficiencies for all e-commerce orders
Review, understand, and manage key contractual components Kohl’s has in place with carriers and vendors
Lead contract analysis to identify cost saving opportunities, compare quality of services, and provide recommendations on key issues of negotiation
Lead parcel RFP and carrier communications
Build and maintain outbound package forecast models for Kohl’s e-commerce fulfillment network.
Partner with internal teams to analyze and understand variables that directly impact parcel forecasting. Identify and communicate risks to key stakeholders.
Serve as POC for peak carrier capacity planning
Identify and lead cost savings initiatives for the Logistics Network
Partner with carriers, vendors, and internal partners to execute initiatives
TRANSPORTATION
Owns carriers relationships and leads contract negotiations with carrier providers
Leads, manages and is one of the primary decision makers in annual truck-load RFP
Provides insight and viewpoint to budgets, forecasting and other key metrics
Leads new project implementations
Drives performance changes with carriers
Decision maker in any route, lane or mode changes within U.S. network
Identify and lead cost savings initiatives for the Domestic Transportation network Network
Partner with carriers, vendors, and internal partners to execute initiatives
MERCHANT AND VENDOR SERVICES
Acts as the liaison into the supply chain for merchants and 3rd party vendors.
Leads new project implementations.
Identify and lead strategies to remove friction within the supply chain
Identify opportunities and implement strategies to support the education of supply chain best practices throughout the organization and with vendors
Identify strategies and deliver innovation with respect to operational implementation of opportunities that reduce costs or increase revenue
Support recurring budgeting, forecasting, reporting and other operational activities
ANALYTICS
Lead supply chain network design projects, including the placement of facilities and merchandise flow between facilities
Lead analytical projects to determine the optimal way to organize complex business processes
Communicate facts and narratives concisely and precisely
Build intuitive and insightful data visualizations
Capably analyze data with SQL and R/Python
OPERATIONS/PLANNING
Development and execution of long range inventory placement and operational strategies
Lead, manage, an promote cost saving strategies identified within the technology roadmap
Coordinate and influence partners across the organization and third party vendors to drive strategies
Clearly build and communicate facts and narratives to all levels of the company
What Skills You Have
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Demonstrated initiative and drive
Strong analytical abilities- comfortable with spreadsheets and data analysis
Clear and professional communication
Demonstrates qualities of thought leadership
Presentation of clear and concise business operational measures and status of key business programs to Leadership
Curious mindset seeking and delivering operational improvements of our supply chain
May require overnight travel
Flexible schedule to support peak business operations
Essential Functions
The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.
Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance as set by the company
Ability to work at least 8 hours per day, occasionally longer when necessary to meet business needs, 5 days per week
Ability to comply with dress code requirements
Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
Ability to give direction and receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
Perform work in accordance with the Physical/Cognitive Requirements section
Physical/Cognitive Requirements
Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner
Ability to comply with health and safety standards