Supply Chain Process Lead Principal

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Supply Chain Process Lead - Principal drives strategic initiatives and leads significant process improvements. The role serves as a subject matter expert, influencing organizational strategy and best practices. It develops and implements Supply Chain process-improvement plans based on root-cause analysis, aligns initiatives with corporate objectives, and measures their impact on overall performance. The position works with senior leadership, mentors Supply Chain staff, benchmarks industry practices, and presents recommendations and initiative outcomes to executive leadership. Light travel may be required, approximately 10% of the time. The role is classified as sedentary work, involving mostly sitting with occasional walking or standing and exertion of up to 10 pounds occasionally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
Minimum of 6 years of Supply Chain experience focused on process improvement and leadership roles; alternatively, 10 years of related experience may substitute for a degree.
Strong analytical and presentation skills, including the ability to translate detailed analysis into high-level discussions.
Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational issues and challenges.
Ability to lead teams in a matrixed organization across geographic and functional reporting lines.
Ability to strengthen relationships with key business partners and executives.
Compelling and persuasive communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategic plans for Supply Chain process improvements based on root-cause analysis of gaps, align initiatives with corporate objectives, and measure their impact on overall performance.
Work with senior leadership to align Supply Chain operations with organizational goals and strategic roadmaps, providing insights on market trends and best practices.
Mentor and develop junior and mid-level Supply Chain staff, fostering growth and continuous improvement.
Benchmark against industry peers to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency, and present findings and recommendations to leadership.
Prepare and deliver presentations to executive leadership on Supply Chain initiatives, demonstrating the value and impact of proposed changes.