Director, Process Improvement Supply Chain (Planning & Forecasting)

Position Summary...

What you'll do...

Transportation Planning Director will enable visibility on long term and tactical forecast (inbound load, outbound load, total miles, fleet miles, and PT miles by office) and will provide operations and procurement with enhanced forecast consuming merchant inputs (OB Load, Miles, and PT) and (IB Load and Miles). Transportation Planning Director will also enable Walmart Transportation Control Towers and lead the ACE collaboration across supply chain and field operations.

• Redesigns initiatives and processes for key business functions to drive business goals, objectives, and programs by analyzing data and evaluating key business components in order to assess current performance baselines; identifying gaps, opportunities, and needed improvements in key business functions; evaluating and updating current practices on a continuous basis; developing improvement solutions; ensuring program processes are simple, executable, and sustainable for future use with manageable rollout plans; consulting with cross-functional teams to get alignment on improvement solutions; and communicating changes and solutions to key stakeholders in order to get buy-in and drive behavior change.

• Drives process improvement programs by evaluating and determining improvement needs; partnering with cross-functional teams to develop the operational strategy to simplify processes; providing guidance and expertise on company policies, practices, and procedures; ensuring proper controls, tools, and materials are present in order to enhance behavior change; partnering with stakeholders to ensure alignment and support of the processes; monitoring program performance in relation to metrics; identifying post-implementation issues and concerns; and developing and gaining buy-in on changes and resolutions.

• Drives global projects by identifying areas of opportunity; determining proper procedures and guidelines for advising on, executing, and documenting organizational practices across multiple countries; understanding the global trends that affect the business; demonstrating and communicating working knowledge of industry best practices and Walmart policies and procedures in the business area of expertise; anticipating issues of concern; and being proactive in recommending sustainable solutions in area of expertise.
• Influences strategies, processes, and best practices by conducting modeling and statistical analyses; partnering with cross-functional teams across the business; benchmarking with industry experts through continuous education and use of networks; developing assessments of key opportunities; demonstrating the ability to translate technical solutions into business solutions; supporting the development of long-term plans and project timelines; and communicating with and influencing decision-makers and executives within the organization.
• Drives solutions for cross-functional team processes to maximize results by evaluating current systems and processes and identifying pain points and gaps; researching and developing solutions to address pain points and gaps; aligning technology solutions across business models, segments, and markets; developing business cases to support recommendations for systems enhancements or adoption of new systems; gaining business partner buy-in and support for recommendations; and developing, testing, and implementing new procedures and systems. Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; promoting a customer environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning. Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent.
• Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy. Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives; engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives; and supporting associate efforts in these areas.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Human Resources, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field and 5 years' experience in consulting, project management, business strategy, or related area OR 7 years' experience in consulting, project management, business strategy, or related area. 2 years' experience leading cross functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Project Management, Strategic PlanningMasters, Masters: Human Resources, Masters: Supply ChainLean Six Sigma Champion Certification - Certification, Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification