Logistics/Sr Demand Plan & Process Improvement Mgr

Kroger • Blue Ash, OH

6d

About The Position

Provide leadership and total management responsibility for the company’s Demand Planning function. Direct, develop and lead the analytics and process improvement teams within the Inventory & Replenishment department, and provide oversight for the Replenishment Evolution project. Continuously improve replenishment processes by integrating new methodologies/technologies and adopting industry best practices. Demonstrate the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in demand planning, forecasting, business process re-engineering or process improvement utilizing Lean/Six Sigma methodology
• 5+ years’ experience leading a team
• 2+ years direct project management experience
• Demonstrated competency in developing efficient and effective solutions to diverse and complex business problems
• Ability to prioritize and assign work according to business priorities and strategies
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Understanding of organizational impacts that result from changes in business processes and technologies
• Ability to direct the development and documentation of business processes; experience in re-engineering business processes from current state to future state
• Ability to escalate issues appropriately and drive them to resolution
• Excellent facilitation skills with the ability to drive toward solutions
• Ability to maintain a solutions-focused approach

Nice To Haves

• Inventory management
• Procurement/Replenishment
• Supply Chain

Responsibilities

• Develop the vision and implementation strategy, and leading all process improvement efforts for the Inventory and Replenishment department (fresh and non-perishables)
• Lead and develop the Demand Planning and Process Improvement team
• Lead and develop the analytics and process improvement teams for the Inventory and Replenishment department, including hiring, talent management, organizational evolution and compensation planning
• Oversee the Replenishment Evolution project
• Ensure the organization is using a single high-quality forecast in all of its replenishment processes
• Improve the forecast and its application by staying current on the latest industry concepts and technological advancements regarding demand planning
• Search for other areas of the business that could benefit from a high quality demand forecast and help ensure proper integration
• Ensure departmental strategic projects are properly scoped, prioritized, staffed and delivering stated objectives
• Support internal and external partners’ project management needs
• Ensure best practices are in place for both fresh and non-perishable replenishment procedures, including procedures, systems and software applications
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed