Supply Chain Director

maurices•Duluth, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position manages the MAU Supply Chain Teams supporting 3PL providers within these areas, by optimizing processes and/or supply chain networks for an efficient and cost reliable outcome. Also responsible for supply chain vendor relationships and pricing negotiations regarding VAS and supply categories, whether managed by 3PL or independently by Maurices.

Requirements

Bachelors’ degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field or equivalent industry experience
5+ years’ experience in Supply Chain management and leadership.
3-5 years’ experience managing resources and building effective global teams
Provider sourcing and procurement experience required
Previous Retail/ Online experience strongly preferred
Budget development/ management experience required
Proven track record in successfully leading complex, cross-functional projects required
Understanding of various TMS and WMS requirements
Must be able to travel as business dictates

Responsibilities

Is the liaison working with maurices 3PL providers to set direction and goals for the supply chain organization related to inbound/outbound freight, and all supply chain partnerships such as VAS and Returns partners.
Communicates daily/weekly with all internal and external stakeholder partners.
Communicates weekly via standing touch base meetings with supervisor (SVP Supply Chain).
Develops and delivers actionable recommendations for: Supply Chain process improvement within the DC.
Works with Director of Logistics to deliver a metrics-driven weekly, monthly, quarterly, seasonal and YTD Supply Chain/Logistics dashboard to quantify and measure changes and improvements TY vs LY.
Provides clear and consistent leadership and direction to all direct reports and all stakeholder partners.
Regularly analyzes financial reports, customer profitability and other data to identify trends and opportunities within MAU’s Supply Chain network.
Own DC Routing Guide distribution, updates and chargebacks.
Partnering with Logistics team to manage the inbound freight program.
Partners with merchants, vendors and other partners related to Supply Chain issues.
Maintains awareness of all financial transactions ensuring that projects are in line with allotted budgets.
Works with 3PL to establish provider rates.
Attend relevant Supply Chain retail-industry specific conferences to stay current with the rapidly changing landscape within the domestic and global industry.

Benefits

Choice of three medical plans, including a PPO plan or High-Deductible plans.
Health Savings Account, with employer contribution.
Dental, and Vision coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)
Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Voluntary Life, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability coverage.
Basic Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability coverage
Wellbeing platform with Personify Health
Employee Assistance Program available for associates and their families.
401(k), which offers an immediately vested Safe Harbor matching contribution.
Tuition Assistance program
PTO benefits, including vacation (with accrual or flexible options based on role)
Annual sick time awards
Holiday pay
Two weeks of New Parent Leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement.
Continuous opportunities for learning
Connection building through Associate Resource Groups
Free access to a state-of-the-art onsite Fitness Facility (for Duluth based associates)