Senior Manager, Regional Operations - Distribution Centers South
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Regional Operations is responsible for supporting the Divisional Vice President in leading and driving operational performance across Walgreens distribution facilities. Serving as a key business partner to facility leadership teams, this role ensures consistent execution of operational priorities, performance standards, and financial objectives across the region. The Senior Manager will lead a disciplined Run the Business operating model focused on delivering exceptional store service, improving operational quality, maximizing productivity, and effectively managing controllable costs. Through data-driven performance management, operational problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration, this leader will identify performance gaps, develop and implement sustainable corrective actions, and drive greater consistency across the distribution facility network. Success in this role requires deep distribution operations expertise, strong financial and analytical acumen, and the ability to influence senior facility leaders while driving accountability for operational and business results.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree and at least 4 years of experience in a supply chain or business role OR a High School/GED plus 7 years of experience in a supply chain or business role.
- At least 2 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
- At least 2 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross-functional team leadership.
- Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
Nice To Haves
- Multi-site distribution experience
- Facility P&L experience
- Lean/Six Sigma experience
- Familiarity with pharmacy distribution or regulated supply chain environments.
Responsibilities
- Executes and/or oversees processes and approaches, working with long-term perspective; translates strategic goals into actionable tactics and objectives.
- Ensures the development of innovative approaches, processes, and solutions that support department and division strategies.
- Interacts regularly with senior management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas and or stakeholders.
- Creates and fosters high performance culture, focused on engagement, accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Owns and manages relationships with third party service providers, including partner selection, contract negotiation, and performance management.
- Transfers knowledge across functional lines, promoting teamwork, and empowerment to achieve established objectives.
- Champions company initiatives, connecting efforts to company vision and purpose and driving increased engagement.
- Monitors industry trends, best practices, and regulatory issues as they relate to specific area(s) of responsibility and shares learnings, as appropriate, with direct reports and peers.
- Plans, develops and manages departmental expense and capital budgets.
- Develops and mentors staff through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes; builds and maintains employee morale and motivation; ensures the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies; fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
