Manager Logistics - Channel Management

Home Depot • Atlanta, GA

11d

About The Position

Develops, implements, and monitors logistics management activities needed for the timely and efficient transportation and distribution of products. The role develops solutions that use the Company’s volumes, systems, and partnerships to provide consistent customer service cost-effectively. It identifies and prioritizes logistics needs and communicates recommendations to upper management to support efficient product distribution. The position also provides data and recommendations on product tracking, route analysis, rerouting, costing, and usage alternatives; advises IS and system users on logistics system improvements and changes; responds to Requests for Information from potential software vendors; and tests vendor software packages for shortcomings and for vendors’ ability to customize products to Home Depot specifications.

The position reports to the Sr. Manager. It typically requires interpersonal skills for handling sensitive or controversial situations, and work often involves unstructured situations requiring original approaches. The manager considers new courses of action within broad policies and medium-term goals and determines priorities and how to carry out general assignments. Overnight travel is typically less than 10% of the time. The work is in a comfortable indoor area, with infrequent and non-objectionable unpleasant conditions, and regular pressure to meet deadlines or quotas or deal with difficult people or situations. Physical activity includes frequent periods standing or sitting in one location, occasional movement, and occasional stooping or lifting light objects, typically under 8 pounds.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• At least 5 years of work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job, or the knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through completion of such a program.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to perform financial analysis.
• Ability to ascertain and solve problems.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions that leverage Company volumes, systems, and partnerships to provide consistently high levels of customer service cost-effectively.
• Identify and prioritize logistics needs and communicate recommendations to upper management to achieve efficient product distribution.
• Provide data and recommendations on product tracking, route analysis, rerouting, costing, and usage alternatives.
• Advise IS and system users on the development and implementation of logistics system improvements and changes.
• Respond to Requests for Information from potential software vendors.
• Test vendor software packages to identify potential shortcomings and assess vendors’ ability to customize products to Home Depot specifications.

What This Job Offers

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