Director, First Mile Transportation

The Home Depot • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger. Position Purpose: Directs all logistics execution including strategy, cost control, sales, people development and support for the stores to increase supply chain effectiveness for a specific area in Logistics.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to be work in the United States.
• Must pass the drug test.
• Must successfully complete any required training or orientation courses.
• Strong financial analysis and analytical skills.
• Strong people management and supervisory skillset with demonstrated experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation and negotiating skills.
• 8 years of work experience.

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Transportation or related field is preferred.
• Expertise and experience in the specific area of Logistics assigned to.

Responsibilities

• Designs initiatives and develops strategies to increase the effectiveness of the logistics function.
• Reviews financial performance, safety issues, morale issues and service- and inventory levels to ensure optimal functioning of the Logistics function.
• Alleviates store problems related to the specific area in Logistics.
• Selects, develops and motivates assigned staff.
• Oversees all tactical operations of DC's and/or Logistic efforts related to a specifica area in Logistics.
• Liason between Divisions, Field Ops, Logistics and Store Ops and SSC Logistics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees