NAPA Auto Parts · 1 week ago
Supply Chain Transformation Senior Director
NAPA Auto Parts is seeking a Senior Director, Supply Chain Transformation who will lead the company's Supply Chain transformation initiatives to enhance business performance and operational efficiency. This role involves overseeing the opening of new Distribution Centers and managing a team to drive strategic growth and improve operations.
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Responsibilities
Leads the Transformation work for NAPA Supply Chain. Responsible for the execution, delivery, and sequencing of the Supply Chain strategy. Aligns the roadmap to the business strategic and transforms the ways of working while delivering the results for business success
Responsible for the overall project and program management for opening new NAPA Distribution Centers. Provides strategic direction and oversight for all project phases, from project initiation through building go lives
Drives project completion through organization, collaboration, and problem solving
Partners with senior leadership and cross-functional teams including IT, Stores, Sales, Category, and Finance to identify and lead transformation projects that contribute to total NAPA success
Partners with Engineering and Excellence teams to establish sound processes, successful operations, and a culture of continuous improvement
Supports operational strategy and innovation to drive business goals to eliminate cost, increase operational performance (e.g., safety, quality, service, cost), and maximize throughput
Manages multiple priorities in a multi-faceted environment with effective communication and thorough follow-through
Reviews data to identify trends and areas of opportunity. Designs and implements solutions to address
Trains, develops, motivates, and supports the Supply Chain team and direct reporting team
Ensures effective communications; up, down, and across the business
Qualification
Required
Four-year degree or equivalent experience in a related field (examples, Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Financial Management, Production/Operations Management)
Experienced in implementing transformational Supply Chain solutions in manufacturing or distribution environments
10+ years' management experience in a Distribution Center / Fulfillment Center environment
Exceptional leadership, coaching, collaboration, communication, presentation, and story-telling skills
Good reasoning, conflict-management, and analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with activity-based performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean thinking with a track record of delivering ‘best in class' operations and performance
Preferred
Experience with Lean methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping) and performance improvement initiatives
Proficiency in project management tools
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders
Company
NAPA Auto Parts
Through nearly 6,000 auto parts stores and over 16,000 auto care and collision centers in the U.S., NAPA has America’s largest network of parts and care.
Funding
Current Stage
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