The Walt Disney Company · 18 hours ago
Program Development Specialist, Supply Chain Visibility
Glendale, CA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$116K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is seeking a Program Development Specialist for their Supply Chain Visibility team. This role involves managing supply chain compliance initiatives, collaborating with various business units, and driving the optimization of a technology platform to enhance supply chain visibility.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary business lead for a cross-functional supply chain visibility technology platform, collaborating with technology teams and business stakeholders to define requirements, prioritize enhancements, and troubleshoot issues related to the platform
Partner with technology teams on stakeholder communications related platform updates, enhancements, and new features to stakeholders, including updates to senior leaders on platform health
Document and track platform use cases and coordinate diverse platform customers to ensure development follows a strategic approach in alignment with business priorities
Collaborate with the SCV Operations team, technology partners, and other key stakeholders to analyze data and generate reports to inform program development and operational decision-making
Partner with diverse business units to review sourcing, vendor setup, product development, and production processes to develop compliance solutions tailored to their unique needs
Partner with regional management teams to conduct onboarding sessions, workshops, and follow-up meetings to ensure successful integration of the platform and compliance program
Monitor onboarding progress, identify potential roadblocks, and collaborate with stakeholders to resolve challenges efficiently
Design and lead special projects that advance the maturity, reach, and effectiveness of the SCV program, for example: designing and operationalizing regulatory scoping & supply chain risk analysis processes, evaluating new visibility and compliance methodologies & tools, developing training & onboarding materials, operationalizing new regulations, etc
Develop project workplans, milestones, and resourcing proposals to ensure on-time implementation
Monitor project progress & budget, identify and communicate potential risks or delays to leadership and key stakeholders and recommend corrective actions to keep projects on track
Stay current with industry trends, regulatory updates, and best practices to identify opportunities to continuously improve supply chain visibility programs
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience managing projects and initiatives in the responsible sourcing, social and environmental sustainability, supply chain compliance, and/or human rights space
Demonstrated experience managing technology platforms or digital tools
Proven ability to facilitate onboarding, training, and integration of new compliance initiatives and technologies into existing business processes
Proficient in project management methodologies and technologies (e.g., Gantt charts, RACI frameworks, Smartsheet, etc.)
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to foster and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse project stakeholders, including leadership and internal business partners
Adept at synthesizing a range of perspectives, disjointed information, and competing needs to drive informed decision-making and advance new compliance initiatives
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical and compliance information in a clear and impactful way to diverse audiences
Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets, generate actionable insights, and create clear, informative reports for decision-making
Demonstrated ability to thrive in ambiguous environments and adapt to evolving business needs
Detailed-oriented, logical, systematic, methodical, highly organized, with strong follow-through
Proactive with a problem-solving mentality
Willingness to work across different time zones and within a global team
Preferred
Experience in scaling compliance initiatives across large multinational corporations
Familiarity with relevant regulations (UFLPA, EUDR, Dodd-Frank, EUFLR, EUCSDD, etc.), international standards, industry norms, and multistakeholder initiatives related to supply chain due diligence
Familiarity with various traceability methodologies and technologies including, but not limited to, supply chain mapping, chain of custody document verification, and fiber forensic testing
Proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain management software, or compliance management platforms
Change management experience, especially related to the implementation of new technology solutions
Proficiency in additional languages (e.g., Chinese, Spanish, French) is a plus
Benefits
Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Jamie Power
SVP, Addressable Sales
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