POSITION OBJECTIVE A highly challenging and rewarding position with responsibilities that span many aspects of Kohl's world-class supply chain. This position will manage a team of Logistics Professionals responsible for optimizing supply chain processes and operations. Tasks include efficiency, vendor relations, and transportation management.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
supply change management

• Manage operational requirements, costs, and service to ensure timely movement of Returns to our partners. Receive and resolve day to day operational issues.
• Understand the "big picture" of Kohl's, identify and implement new, world-class supply chain capabilities
• Ensure all merchandise moves through supply chain within the time and cost standards established
• Standardize business metric reporting (cost & quality) to measure performance and enhance operations
• Be an advocate for our many customers. Track their changing needs and adjust your teams focus to provide value
• Identify project opportunities that deliver the highest value

process improvement

• Identify and implement improvement programs focusing on cost control/reduction, transit time improvement, and process improvement
• Achieve goals on time and within budget. Track progress and communicate to the broader organization
• Constantly strive to improve the quality and efficiency of existing operations by implementing cost effective operational solutions

vendor management

• Develop, negotiate, and maintain contracts for 3rd party service providers
• Implement and manage vendor scorecards and use them to continually improve vendor performance. Track performance of third party service providers. Lead external benchmarking.
• Analyze and summarize compliance and performance data to facilitate timely issue resolution and long term solutions

management

• Manages direct reports, systems and projects to achieve unit goals in accordance with Company policies, SLA's and practices
• Prepares and analyze unit plans and reports
• Provides leadership by exhibiting influence and expertise, thus affecting the results of the operating area
• Creates an effective work environment by developing a common vision, setting clear objectives, expecting teamwork, recognizing outstanding performance and maintaining open communications.
• Develops staff through coaching, providing performance feedback, providing effective performance assessments and establishing performance and development plans.

QUALIFICATIONS
required

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field
• Five years Global Supply Chain Management or related experience
• Prior management experience
• Strong negotiation and organizational skills