Distribution Center Director
In this role, you will oversee daily operations at one of Schneider Electric's largest global Distribution Centers, encompassing 500,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space and managing a workforce of 250 employees across three shifts. You'll engage with key stakeholders from Schneider Electric's Global Supply Chain teams, including Transportation, End-to-End Control Tower, and Supply Chain Planning.
What will you do?
• Manage a team comprised of Safety, Quality, Customer Satisfaction, Operations & Logistics Engineering
• Act Like Owner! Manage DC operations to achieve the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) targets through action plans and regular reviews spanning.
• Program Management and Implementation: Oversee the execution of large-scale and highly complex transformation initiatives. Design the overall governance model for high priority programs and monitor the progress, milestones, and budgets to ensure successful implementation. Effectively communicate and align cross-BU teams around the strategic growth initiatives.
• Drive automation within the Logistics Organization as a project Manager (Overall coordination / Vendor Management / IT software integration / Solution commissioning / Transition management
• Drive optimization of warehouse processes through improvement on productivity and efficiency as automation solution will have to be integrated in End-to-End warehouse operations.
• Develop innovative solutions around digitization and sustainability to support the optimization of the operations and future proof of the warehouse.
• Validate Warehouse capacity planning in alignment with Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning teams.
• Drive people engagement, focused on a diverse and inclusive team environment.
• Build strong local logistics competencies in the local team to drive innovation and agility.
• Lead change management initiatives to ensure seamless adoption of new project management processes and tools.
• Benchmark and continuously improve processes, standards, and tools based on best practices and industry trends.
Who will you report to?
VP GSC NAM Logistics
What qualifications will make you successful?
• Bachelor's Degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in distribution center operations, supply chain, logistics, and/or warehouse management.
• Proven track record of delivering exceptional safety, quality, compliance, and operational performance results.
• Strong people leadership skills with demonstrated success developing talent, building high-performing teams, and leading through change.
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• Experience leading business transformation, digital innovation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to translate data into actionable business strategies.
• Experience identifying, evaluating, and implementing automation and technology solutions to improve operational efficiency and scalability.
• Working knowledge of Lean principles and process optimization methodologies; project management experience preferred.
• Proficiency with WMS, ERP, and planning systems such as Manhattan, SAP, Oracle, or comparable platforms.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across Operations, Customer Experience, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and senior leadership in a fast-paced environment.
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