Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
Director, Transportation & Logistics Strategy
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, Fort Mill, South Carolina, United States, 29715
Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!
Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As part of our team, you will experience:
Success.
Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving Career growth.
We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow Teamwork.
We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community.
We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community. Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams. GENERAL PURPOSE:
This position is accountable for development and management a multi-year logistics strategy, with a focus on driving process innovation, service enhancements, and cost optimization across a freight spend exceeding $ 1B annually. This key role serves as a strategic partner to Supply Chain leadership, championing initiatives that streamline operations, elevate performance metrics and unlock enterprise-wide efficiencies. Additional responsibilities include partnership across Transportation & Logistics groups, Sourcing, Network Strategy and other internal and third-party resources as appropriate to providing cross functional support. This professional will lead cross-functional collaboration across Transportation, Logistics, Sourcing, Network Strategy, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and integration of strategic priorities. This includes cultivating and managing relationships with external consultants, contractors and vendors, while also leading internal IT and cross functional subject matter experts to ensure successful delivery of complex, high-impact initiatives. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for providing project and program management for all Logistics & Transportation related initiatives. Examples include IT upgrades, process improvement initiatives, 3rd party projects and cost savings initiatives as assigned. Specific activities include leading the development and execution of annual project roadmaps and detailed plans, defining roles and responsibilities, tracking progress against timelines and goals, managing scope and budgets, and coordinating updates with project teams, steering committees and executive sponsors. Responsible for collaborating across Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, and key business functions to identify, and implement initiatives that enhance performance, scalability, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and operational controls. Responsible for administrative, analytics and support activities including contract management, sourcing bid events, and other transportation support functions as assigned by VP Logistics Strategy & Support. Perform all projects requested by the VP- Logistics Strategy & Support and other Leaders as assigned COMPETENCIES:
Build and Leading Teams Communication Negotiation Drive results Business Acumen Analytical Credibility & Trust QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
Minimum of 10 years of progressive Supply Chain Management experience, with a focus on leading transportation and logistics strategy within a large Retail or CPG organization or a consulting capacity. Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain or Business is preferred. At least 5 years of experience managing large, cross-functional teams in Transportation, Logistics or Supply Chain. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and business cases. Must possess strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners. Skillful negotiator. Deep understanding of current supply chain technologies, tools and systems. Experience and knowledge of current supply-chain technologies, tools, applications and systems Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving Career growth.
We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow Teamwork.
We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community.
We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community. Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams. GENERAL PURPOSE:
This position is accountable for development and management a multi-year logistics strategy, with a focus on driving process innovation, service enhancements, and cost optimization across a freight spend exceeding $ 1B annually. This key role serves as a strategic partner to Supply Chain leadership, championing initiatives that streamline operations, elevate performance metrics and unlock enterprise-wide efficiencies. Additional responsibilities include partnership across Transportation & Logistics groups, Sourcing, Network Strategy and other internal and third-party resources as appropriate to providing cross functional support. This professional will lead cross-functional collaboration across Transportation, Logistics, Sourcing, Network Strategy, and other internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and integration of strategic priorities. This includes cultivating and managing relationships with external consultants, contractors and vendors, while also leading internal IT and cross functional subject matter experts to ensure successful delivery of complex, high-impact initiatives. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for providing project and program management for all Logistics & Transportation related initiatives. Examples include IT upgrades, process improvement initiatives, 3rd party projects and cost savings initiatives as assigned. Specific activities include leading the development and execution of annual project roadmaps and detailed plans, defining roles and responsibilities, tracking progress against timelines and goals, managing scope and budgets, and coordinating updates with project teams, steering committees and executive sponsors. Responsible for collaborating across Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, and key business functions to identify, and implement initiatives that enhance performance, scalability, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and operational controls. Responsible for administrative, analytics and support activities including contract management, sourcing bid events, and other transportation support functions as assigned by VP Logistics Strategy & Support. Perform all projects requested by the VP- Logistics Strategy & Support and other Leaders as assigned COMPETENCIES:
Build and Leading Teams Communication Negotiation Drive results Business Acumen Analytical Credibility & Trust QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
Minimum of 10 years of progressive Supply Chain Management experience, with a focus on leading transportation and logistics strategy within a large Retail or CPG organization or a consulting capacity. Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree in Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain or Business is preferred. At least 5 years of experience managing large, cross-functional teams in Transportation, Logistics or Supply Chain. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights and business cases. Must possess strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners. Skillful negotiator. Deep understanding of current supply chain technologies, tools and systems. Experience and knowledge of current supply-chain technologies, tools, applications and systems Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
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