Overview
Martin Brower is a global supply chain leader that provides smart, sustainable solutions for customers across 18 countries. We are dedicated to creating an outstanding work environment for our team of 12,500+ employees, who combine our expertise with the latest technologies to deliver unmatched value for our customers.
Responsibilities
Must be able to work out of Rosemont, IL
Pay Transparency Statement:
The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.
Position Summary:
The Director of Operations will play an integral role supporting Field Operations. The Director of Operations will lead and direct the organization to deliver strategic and tactical activities related to Distribution Center operations ensuring they meet or exceed expectations. Reporting to the VP of Operations this position is based in Rosemont, IL but will be required to travel up to 50% of the time.
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:
Work with General Managers to regularly evaluate the efficiency of business procedures according to organizational objectives and apply improvements
Improve supply chain capabilities (people, process, tools) required to plan shipment of products to multiple markets at consistent service levels
Continuously improve cost effectiveness while ensuring adherence to all quality, safety and social responsibility requirements
Improve and implement network strategies that enable the business to deliver high service levels to customers
Revise and/or formulate policies and promote their implementation
Evaluate overall performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
Identify, develop and integrate supply chain management processes and methods for responsive, robust and balanced demand-supply performance
Coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of strategic projects
Any other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:
BS/BA in business administration or relevant field
5 years of practical experience required in supply chain operations
10 years of professional work experience, preferably within food distribution
Excellent time management and organization skills; ability to prioritize competing priorities within a complex, and changing environment
Working knowledge of change management principles and practices
A strong communicator who can write and present effectively; with the ability to adjust style to fit the audience
Excellent interpersonal skills; able to build relationships with various stakeholders within the organization and across the U.S. business
Ability to manage diverse relationships; relates well to a wide variety of styles, types, and classes; open to differences; builds diverse networks; treats everyone as a preferred customer
Ability to lead a group of people with individual agendas to a common goal on behalf of a system
Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a matrix, cross-functional, cross-cultural, team environment
Demonstrated ability to build credibility and lead a management group of high achievers
Ability to work and interface with employees at all levels of the organization
In depth knowledge of diverse business functions and principles (i.e. Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service, HR, etc.)
Working knowledge of data analysis and performance/operation metrics
Travel 50% or more
Any other duties as assigned
Preferred Experience:
Project Management Certification Preferred;
MS/MA in business administration or relevant field
Physical Demands and Work Environment :
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.
ID 2024-10126
Category Purchasing Position Type Regular Full-Time Location : Location US-IL-Rosemont LinkedIn Recruiter Tag #LI-IR1
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Reyes Holdings companies will recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications. Our Practices and Procedures, including those relating to wages, benefits, transfers, promotions, terminations and self-development opportunities, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status and all other classes protected by the Federal and State Government. Drug Free Employer.