Vallen
Director Operations - Integrated Supply
Vallen - Belmont, North Carolina, United States, 28012
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Position Summary:
Vallen's Director Operations Integrated Solutions is a staff management position and is responsible for the implementation and execution of the operational strategic direction of Integrated Solutions (I/S). This role is responsible for overseeing 8-12 Area Managers and the operational management of $250 - $350 million in I/S revenue.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Partners with the Integrated Solutions sales team and local markets to ensure that all operational expectations for both the customer and Vallen are being met: Ensures contractual obligations are met Achieves Vallen Customer Service goals (Service Level by Promise Date %, Effective Expediting %, Service Level by Availability %) Achieves Vallen Working Capital goals (Inventory as a % of Sales, DOH, and Unproductive Inventory %) Performs to Vallen budget Provides primary leadership for the Integrated Solutions continuous improvement team Participates in customer business reviews and site assessments to identify strategic business challenges and priorities; leads teams in analyzing information and prioritizing opportunities critical to customers. Partners with HR to attract, hire, develop, and train all assigned I/S operational positions Ensures that field ready initiatives are effectively communicated and supported With regional partners, flawlessly executes regionally sponsored initiatives Oversees the execution of multiple project plans simultaneously; provides approval for or drives corrective action for plan deviations; prepares and provides project status reports to customer and Vallen leadership teams as scheduled or requested. Contributes to strategies focused on expanding Vallen's national account client base to gain new business; partners with the Implementation and Solutions Design teams to seamlessly implement new customer contracts. May have staff management responsibilities including but not limited to: interviewing, selecting, hiring, coaching, counseling, and disciplining associates while enforcing company policies, procedures, and productivity standards Other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from a four year College or University (Supply Chain Management, Logistic Management, Finance, or Business Administration preferred) coupled with:
7-10+ years of experience in supply chain management, wholesale distribution, industrial distribution, manufacturing or a similarly applicable industry (indirect materials a plus) Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and customer service skills Demonstrated financial stewardship and business acumen Management and analysis of P&L (preferably in excess of $20m) Ability to produce and interpret various financial forecast models Success with designing profitable business proposals Strong project management skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong presentation skills with professional presence Staff Management Responsibilities:
Direct management of a department, section, unit or group involving responsibility for results in terms of cost, methods and personnel. Full accountability for hiring, discipline, discharge, performance appraisals, salary administration, etc.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.
This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, binding machines, filing cabinets, etc. Long periods of time working on a computer and performing repetitive key-boarding activities. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand and may include little to no advanced notice. May be required to handle hazardous materials and wear various forms of protective equipment (shoes, gloves, protective eyewear, etc.). Ability/desire to present in front of others is often required. Regularly required to sit, stand and bend. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.
Vallen's Director Operations Integrated Solutions is a staff management position and is responsible for the implementation and execution of the operational strategic direction of Integrated Solutions (I/S). This role is responsible for overseeing 8-12 Area Managers and the operational management of $250 - $350 million in I/S revenue.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Partners with the Integrated Solutions sales team and local markets to ensure that all operational expectations for both the customer and Vallen are being met: Ensures contractual obligations are met Achieves Vallen Customer Service goals (Service Level by Promise Date %, Effective Expediting %, Service Level by Availability %) Achieves Vallen Working Capital goals (Inventory as a % of Sales, DOH, and Unproductive Inventory %) Performs to Vallen budget Provides primary leadership for the Integrated Solutions continuous improvement team Participates in customer business reviews and site assessments to identify strategic business challenges and priorities; leads teams in analyzing information and prioritizing opportunities critical to customers. Partners with HR to attract, hire, develop, and train all assigned I/S operational positions Ensures that field ready initiatives are effectively communicated and supported With regional partners, flawlessly executes regionally sponsored initiatives Oversees the execution of multiple project plans simultaneously; provides approval for or drives corrective action for plan deviations; prepares and provides project status reports to customer and Vallen leadership teams as scheduled or requested. Contributes to strategies focused on expanding Vallen's national account client base to gain new business; partners with the Implementation and Solutions Design teams to seamlessly implement new customer contracts. May have staff management responsibilities including but not limited to: interviewing, selecting, hiring, coaching, counseling, and disciplining associates while enforcing company policies, procedures, and productivity standards Other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from a four year College or University (Supply Chain Management, Logistic Management, Finance, or Business Administration preferred) coupled with:
7-10+ years of experience in supply chain management, wholesale distribution, industrial distribution, manufacturing or a similarly applicable industry (indirect materials a plus) Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and customer service skills Demonstrated financial stewardship and business acumen Management and analysis of P&L (preferably in excess of $20m) Ability to produce and interpret various financial forecast models Success with designing profitable business proposals Strong project management skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong presentation skills with professional presence Staff Management Responsibilities:
Direct management of a department, section, unit or group involving responsibility for results in terms of cost, methods and personnel. Full accountability for hiring, discipline, discharge, performance appraisals, salary administration, etc.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.
This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, binding machines, filing cabinets, etc. Long periods of time working on a computer and performing repetitive key-boarding activities. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand and may include little to no advanced notice. May be required to handle hazardous materials and wear various forms of protective equipment (shoes, gloves, protective eyewear, etc.). Ability/desire to present in front of others is often required. Regularly required to sit, stand and bend. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be required to lift up to 20 lbs.