Director Operations - Integrated Supply

Vallen•Charlotte, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Vallen's Director Operations Integrated Solutions is a staff management position and is responsible for the implementation and execution of the operational strategic direction of Integrated Solutions (I/S). This role is responsible for overseeing 8-12 Area Managers and the operational management of $250 - $350 million in I/S revenue.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four year College or University (Supply Chain Management, Logistic Management, Finance, or Business Administration preferred)
7-10+ years of experience in supply chain management, wholesale distribution, industrial distribution, manufacturing or a similarly applicable industry (indirect materials a plus)
Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and customer service skills
Demonstrated financial stewardship and business acumen
Management and analysis of P&L (preferably in excess of $20m)
Ability to produce and interpret various financial forecast models
Success with designing profitable business proposals
Strong project management skills
Strong financial acumen
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong presentation skills with professional presence
Direct management of a department, section, unit or group involving responsibility for results in terms of cost, methods and personnel.
Full accountability for hiring, discipline, discharge, performance appraisals, salary administration, etc.

Responsibilities

Partners with the Integrated Solutions sales team and local markets to ensure that all operational expectations for both the customer and Vallen are being met
Ensures contractual obligations are met
Achieves Vallen Customer Service goals (Service Level by Promise Date %, Effective Expediting %, Service Level by Availability %)
Achieves Vallen Working Capital goals (Inventory as a % of Sales, DOH, and Unproductive Inventory %)
Performs to Vallen budget
Provides primary leadership for the Integrated Solutions continuous improvement team
Participates in customer business reviews and site assessments to identify strategic business challenges and priorities; leads teams in analyzing information and prioritizing opportunities critical to customers.
Partners with HR to attract, hire, develop, and train all assigned I/S operational positions
Ensures that field ready initiatives are effectively communicated and supported
With regional partners, flawlessly executes regionally sponsored initiatives
Oversees the execution of multiple project plans simultaneously; provides approval for or drives corrective action for plan deviations; prepares and provides project status reports to customer and Vallen leadership teams as scheduled or requested.
Contributes to strategies focused on expanding Vallen's national account client base to gain new business; partners with the Implementation and Solutions Design teams to seamlessly implement new customer contracts.
May have staff management responsibilities including but not limited to: interviewing, selecting, hiring, coaching, counseling, and disciplining associates while enforcing company policies, procedures, and productivity standards
Other duties as assigned.