Job Summary
The Activation Manager reports to the Director, Supply Chain Transformation and is responsible for effectively transitioning buildings for the NAPA Supply Chain. The Activation Manager, Supply Chain Transformation works with cross-functional teams in executing NAPA’s network transformation plans. This role for NAPA is a critical capability to enable the execution of the company’s strategic supply chain plan.
Responsibilities
- Lead onsite activation and deactivation of supply chain project sites to operational stability, ensuring all set-up and operational aspects are executed.
- Execute the playbook to drive all project critical path and timelines for each of their assigned goals.
- Deliver results on target opportunities, engage others and create alignment and accountability.
- Effectively collaborative with internal cross-functional teams to motivate, coordinate and drive execution activities.
- Consistently prioritize and understand most important deliverables on Supply Chain commitments.
- Track and provide operational progress for visibility of project stages, roadblocks and opportunities to field level action and sharing of best practices.
- Drive innovative solutions to ensure site completion delivering on committed transformation strategy.
- Maintain a high degree of flexibility to maximize productivity and results.
- Track all expenses and reporting on progress relative to budget for all project activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain management, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on delivering results across functions in a retail / distribution business.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Demonstrates skill in strategic planning, project management, and financial analytics.
- Sense of urgency regarding deadlines and projects and effective time management
- Proven track record driving complex initiatives to timely and successful conclusions through highly effective communication, presentation, and collaboration skills to Supply Chain leadership.
- Cross-functional project management and organizational skills with proven problem-solving abilities.
- Aligns with GPC core values – hard work, gives back, humility, team-centric, servant leader.
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
- Proficient with Microsoft 365
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge of safety requirements.
- PMP Certification
- Strong organizational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Activating and Deactivating distribution buildings
- Lean Six Sigma certification
Physical Demands / Working Environment
- Work performed in a typical office of distribution or warehouse environments.
- Driver’s License with ability to travel between locations as needed.
- Regular travel to work sites, up to 80%
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Genuine Parts Company (GPC), founded in 1928, is a global service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. We serve hundreds of thousands of customers from a network of more than 10,000 locations in 14 countries and have approximately 50,000 employees.








