Supply Chain Data Management and Logistics Lead

Job Description

Job Summary: The Supply Chain Data Management and Logistics Senior Professional supports critical procurement, replenishment, and logistics operations across Wawa's store network. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and governance of supply chain master data that enables seamless product flow from suppliers to stores. The position will partner closely with all areas of Supply Chain, Merchandising, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Operations, and external suppliers to support end-to-end lifecycle management, store replenishment, vendor delivery execution, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills, attention to detail, data management expertise, and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational efficiency, improve service levels, and minimize supply chain risk.

Principal Duties:

• Analyze vendor, article, and store level data for new and existing products to determine all logistical requirements are defined and implemented to ensure a seamless replenishment process.  Oversee synchronization of all databases to streamline execution of product life cycle through the Supply Chain and Stores Can connect overall systems to Supply Chain to be able to identify, develop, and execute process changes to optimize operations and maximize cost savings. 

• Partner with Merchandising on the seamless execution of new product initiatives, promotions and programs to maximize sales and gross profit.  Collaborate with Field Merchandising, vendors, & Merchandising to determine vendor for new items and new stores. Set up data for seamless ordering and receiving of product at the time of delivery.

• Lead the collection, validation, maintenance, and communication of Direct Store Delivery (DSD) vendor delivery schedules supporting vendor management and replenishment programs. Serve as the primary owner of DSD delivery schedule data within RELEX, ensuring schedule accuracy and alignment with operational requirements. Coordinate delivery reroutes, service changes, and delivery restrictions with internal stakeholders and vendors. Conduct ongoing service frequency analysis and recommend adjustments to optimize product availability, delivery efficiency, and supply chain performance.

• Develop and maintain vendor relationships ensuring that vendors are providing maximum value to the operational processes and the company.  Assist with ongoing development and collection of KPI data for existing vendors to ensure key figures are being met.

• Resolve ordering/receiving related issues and concerns from store operations, vendors, and corporate associates with a heavy focus on new store support.  Has authority to take proper action when needed.

• Establish and maintain data governance standards, controls, and sustainable business processes to ensure ongoing data quality, accuracy, and integrity across enterprise supply chain systems. Identify process improvement opportunities, recommend solutions, and implement corrective actions that reduce risk, improve efficiency, and support business growth.

• Support supply chain functions across all channels to understand the data management requirements to create repeatable processes around ordering and delivery.  Functions to include but are not limited to executing store invoice transfers, credit approvals, vendor invoice approvals, processing returns, maintaining delivery schedules, article replenishment locking, multi supplier assignments, and warehouse inventory reconciliation.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to work well individually as well as in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Detail oriented and excellent organizational skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven self-starter with demonstrated ability to make decisions
• Excellent leadership skills
• Ability to work well under pressure with strict time demands and deadlines
• Ability to prioritize work to manage time effectively
• Ability to support a 24x7x365 environment
• Ability to work on-call rotation including evenings, weekends and holidays

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related business discipline preferred
• At least 4 years of relevant experience
• At least 2 years of Master Data experience preferred
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools; ability to analyze complex datasets and identify operational improvement opportunities.
• Proficiency in SAP required; experience with SAP S/4HANA preferred.
• Experience with RELEX or other forecasting, replenishment, or supply planning systems preferred.

Wawa will provide reasonable accommodation to complete an application upon request, consistent with applicable law. If you require an accommodation, please contact our Associate Service Center at [email protected].

Wawa, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Wawa maintains a work environment in which Associates are treated fairly and with respect and in which discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all applicants and Associates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, familial status, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination will not be a factor in any employment decision.