Role & Responsibilities:

Position Definition (Key Purpose of the Position) : 

The Logistics Engineering Project plays a key role in driving transformation of Logistics processes, systems and reporting. The purpose of the role is to create and implement a transformation roadmap to improve planning, sourcing, allocating & executing significant shipment volumes from multiple manufacturing locations to support global sales via VF DC & Retail network.

This individual needs to be a strong self-starting team player, willing to dive in to complex existing processes, and develop an intelligent and logical improvement cycle.

This individual will have the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, quickly understand/identify opportunities for improvement, and leverage the appropriate Lean and/or project management skillsets for stakeholders across the business.

Key Result Areas:

Develop a roadmap of Logistics / Supply Chain projects from initiation to close: project vetting, team formation, planning, execution, stakeholder alignment/communication, and capture of delivered valueIdentify, justify and build the requisite project resources to deliver key projects relating to process, systems and business results improvementsEnsure that all projects are completed in accordance with predetermined requirementsConsult with business partners and departments to understand business needs and identify/employ best practices as solutionsIdentify data needs and data integrity issues impacting vendor, logistics service providers, customer or business processes, and drive workable and efficient solutions

Competency Requirements :

Behavioral Competencies -

High EQ in working with cross function/cultural partners Understanding of cutting-edge Logistics & Supply Chain trends and solutionsExperience in managing complex tactical and strategic initiatives and programsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), a stitcher and a key team playerEntrepreneurial & result-drivenOptimistic and dare to take calculated risksTeam player and the ability to work independently Communication and influence globally and regionally Bold and creative thinkingAble to work under pressure with multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines

Functional Competencies –

Comfortable discussing software architecture and leveraging data to influence decisions. Proven understanding of the fundamentals of agile processes, knowledge of supply chain software evolution and applicationRelevant experience to draw upon that helps you build towards a future state while making smart tradeoffs to meet current objectives.

Key Responsibilities will include (but not limited to) –

Along with Engineering and Operations, develop a program of gap analysis initiatives against existing processes to identify opportunitiesParticipate in business process development and improvement initiatives, with a view to delivering efficiency, effectiveness and redundancy across the Logistics domainDrive business and physical process change across the site while leveraging appropriate change management toolsAnalyze the impact of proposed technical solutions on the existing business processesRecommend changes to organizational responsibilities, methods, and procedures, and own and deliver a comprehensive project read out to Senior Management on a regular cadenceSupport and drive rigor around team standards & methodologies to ensure successful execution of all initiatives, design and deliver training programs for Logistics and other stakeholders aligned with process changesPartner with key project teams across the business to share best practices, participate in key cross functional initiatives, always with a view to improving VF’s processes & systemsBuild an excellent network of key stakeholders, both within VF and with our external partners, and engage them with a view to driving continuous process improvement

Experience

Minimum Relevant Experience:  

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in business analysis, project management or supply chain engineeringExperience using lean manufacturing principles and practices a plusAbility to interpret customer / stakeholder business needs and translate them into operational and project requirementsDeep understanding of supply chain & logistics concepts and processesStrong organizational skills to effectively assist with adherence to deadlines, attention to detail and strong problem solving and decision-makingExcellent written and verbal communication skillsERP, Planning or Forecasting experience an advantageAbility to work independently to meet deadlines and manage multiple concurrent projectsAvailable to travel to other VF Locations, Vendor / Logistics Service Provider locations as needed.

Academic Qualifications

Minimum Degree Held: 4-year college degreeSubject Expert In: Relevant Business, Technology or Engineering disciplineCertifications Required : NA

Language Proficiency:

Fluent in English, with a second Asian language an advantage

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