Managed Inventory Innovation Director

MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc.•Davidson, NC

47d•$130,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Director, Managed Inventory Innovation leads the strategy development and service offering definition for our Customer Managed Inventory Programs (Vending/VMI/CMI/Crib/Consignment). The role leads the transformation of MSC's customer managed solutions into a digitally intelligent platform that delivers predictive and scalable inventory solutions. The Director will help to unlock new revenue streams, improve customer retention, and position MSC as a digital-first solution provider. The Director will serve as a thought leader and change agent, driving cross-functional collaboration to deliver a scalable, data-driven inventory solution that differentiate MSC in the marketplace. Desired Experience: the ideal candidate will have experience with product development and leading product development teams.Experience with ROI impact for full product portfolio and building 3-5 year product development strategies is also peferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business related field or the equivalent relevant experience is required.
Minimum of seven years of experience in Vendor Managed Inventory, Supply Chain, or digital transformation field required.
A minimum of seven years managing a team of associates is required.
Demonstrated experience in leading product teams or product owners in an agile environment required.
Proven success in leading strategic, technology-enabled changes in complex, matrixed environments required.
Experience in managing vendor relationships and technology partners required.
Experience in managing cross-functional teams, projects, deliverables, multitasking, and facilitation required.
Subject Matter Expert and Industry thought leader with C-level capability to discuss Managed Inventory technology, market trends and current dynamics required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required
Strong organizational and time management skills required.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills required.
Deep understanding of VMI, CMI and IoT-based inventory models.
A valid driver's license may be required.
Position requires up to 20% travel
This position may require access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations Information (ITAR) and/or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position at this time.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.
Industrial Distribution experience with emphasis in supply chain, sales, logistics, or product management functions is preferred.
Knowledge of indirect materials / maintenance management / MRO is a plus.

Responsibilities

Owns, develops, and executes product vision, strategy, and roadmap for MSC's Managed Inventory capabilities, aligned with MSC's digital transformation and customer-centric growth strategy.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing team of product owners responsible for managed inventory platform capabilities, customer experience, and innovation delivery.
Lead and design the deployment of next-gen managed inventory capabilities, including AI/MT driven demand forecasting, real-time inventory optimization, and IoT-enabled replenishment.
Drive the integration of Managed Inventory data into customer systems and MSC platforms to enable real time visibility and automation.
Manages third party partner contracts, Managed Inventory R&D, hardware, peripheral and product capability vision
Respected subject matter expert and thought leader in the Managed Inventory space, providing cross-functional insights on the benefits to customers through improved supply chain efficiency and cash flow optimization
Supports the integration of Managed Inventory Programs into eBusiness platforms for a cohesive customer experience
Measures the ROI impact for full product portfolio and delivers on annual productivity
Owns the deployment and effectiveness of Solutions Design tools to improve completeness and speed to market for item planning and installation
Enables the enterprise to increase revenues, decrease costs, and shorten the cycle time of revenue growth from contracts related to managed inventory programs
Develops strategy for engaging in new and expanding third-party partnerships
Works collaboratively with National Account (NAM) and Business Development (BDE) teams to win competitive bids with Enterprise Customers by clearly communicating MSC's Managed Inventory value proposition
Drives the adoption of new and existing Solutions capabilities by defining training and measurement goals
Intimately aligned with Sales Leadership to support Business Development needs as well as customer retention strategies and measurements of success
Responsible for directing Managed Inventory solutions sales, marketing, training & insight material in all media including MSCdirect.com, social media, MSC Training, Customer Training material and MSC Roadmap for Integrating Customers, etc.
Performs all duties inherent in the role of an MSC Director including hiring, termination and review and development of associates.
Fosters the MSC Culture in the department and throughout the company to ensure fulfillment of MSC's vision and unity of purpose.
Participation in special projects and performs additional duties as required

Benefits

Alongside competitive pay, we have a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your family's health, well-being and financial future.
We offer dynamic healthcare plans, generous 401K and stock purchasing programs, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and paid time away for holidays, vacations, and illness.
You will also have the opportunity to join our Associate Inclusion Circles: Women, Pride, Black, Generational, Veterans, HOLA, and Able.
These circles are open to all associates and are designed to promote awareness, collaboration, and respect.

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