Associate Director Customer Solutions

Tyson Sales and Distribution • Springdale, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director Customer Solutions provides strategic leadership to the total Customer Solutions team as dictated by geographical location or niche business. They will directly manage a subset of Customer Solutions Managers and Customer Solutions Specialists, providing guidance, encouraging development, and delivering performance feedback to foster a culture of continuous learning. This role involves the systematic review and updating of supply chain processes, programs, and initiatives to enhance efficiency, compliance, and overall performance. The aim is to identify areas for improvement, implement best practices, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. The person in this role will represent the Customer Solutions team and share out the group’s successes with cross-functional leadership teams at annual conferences, meetings, and business reviews. The Associate Director Customer Solutions assists in establishing the skills, qualifications, and criteria for hiring skilled and qualified candidates that will enhance the Customer Solutions team and contribute positively to the organization. They support Senior Managers and their teams by participating in the interview process and providing guidance in hiring decisions. This role is pivotal in driving the strategic alignment of departmental goals of the Customer Solutions team with the enterprise’s mission and objectives and designed to foster accountability, encourage teamwork, and ultimately enhance the overall customer journey. The Associate Director partners with multiple cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless, customer-centric approach that drives satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term business growth. The ideal candidate is both tactical and hands-on, with a passion for understanding customer behavior, improving processes, and leading teams to deliver exceptional experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, preferable subject areas include Logistics, Operations Management or related field. Experience in lieu of education will also be considered.
• Minimum experience of 9 years in supply chain or collaborative logistics, customer relationship, sales, management, or closely related functions.
• Internal Tyson Foods Supply Chain or Consumer Packaged Goods industry experience preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office & SAP applications required; Knowledge of AFE, PowerBI, and Transportation & Warehousing systems preferred.
• Ability to utilize various systems to manage the order to cash flow cycle and analyze data sets to identify opportunities and develop solutions.
• Proficiency in delivering presentations, conducting training sessions, and sharing out department updates across various levels of the organization and with customers.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills; Ability to negotiate and influence decision making; Proven conflict resolution, problem solving, and leadership skills.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while maintaining high accuracy and efficiency.
• Directly manages a team of management level direct reports and provides support to their teams for a total of 30-40 team members. Provides leadership across the total Customer Solutions team.
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of AFE, PowerBI, and Transportation & Warehousing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear direction and support to direct reports. Set expectations, offer guidance, and ensure that team members understand their roles and responsibilities within the team and the broader organization.
• Identify areas to streamline workflows, enhance support channels, and implement strategic solutions. Directly assists the Customer Solutions team with the implementation of supply chain programs and logistics initiatives to ensure that strategic plans are effectively executed and engage in further discussion with customers to reach a mutual understanding of the purpose of these initiatives.
• Lead the Customer Solutions team in meeting the organization’s performance goals against lead time, on time delivery, bracket compliance, order minimum adherence, and fill rate.
• Gain a deep understanding of each customer’s supply chain and logistics requirements, including preferred processes, vendor requirements/programs, key performance metrics, and specific challenges they face. Serve as the internal advocate for customers, ensuring their voice influences strategic planning and decision-making at all organizational levels.
• Utilize leadership, organizational, and facilitation skills on supply chain projects and initiatives to drive process efficiencies and cost savings for the organization. Identify and address challenges influencing the customer experience and facilitate discussions internally and with the customer to develop and implement effective solutions.
• Partner with internal partners in sales, transportation, product movement, business units, etc. to align initiatives, resolve customer issues, and enhance end-to-end experiences.
• Conduct comprehensive cost analyses within various areas of the business and involve team members in cost-saving initiatives. Cultivate critical thinking skills by educating the team on problem solving methods and assisting them in finding ways to apply it to the business they manage.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and share with cross-functional leadership teams. Leverage insights into decision-making to enhance the customer experience and remain competitive.
• Effectively address inventory fulfillment opportunities through collaboration with Supply, Sales, Warehousing, and Transportation teams. Actively engage in discussions around inventory and order management best practices to minimize distressed inventory, successfully support promotional and seasonal volume, and assist in assuring accuracy in deployment mix.
• Establish interview and hiring best practices and continue to support team members in their growth and development. Provide information about different roles, responsibilities, courses, conferences, and mentorship opportunities that can help team members achieve their full potential and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Benefits

• paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager