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Director Planning & Replenishment
Home Depot
Jacksonville, FL, United States
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Position Description:
POSITION PURPOSE
The Director, Planning and Replenishment is the business process owner for planning and replenishment of centrally ordered trade merchandise ($10B scope growing to $16B) of several merchandise departments. Responsibilities include: Building & executing planning and replenishment strategies, development & maintenance of SKU demand profiles, demand forecasting & managing to target inventory levels, ordering & tracking, balancing of stock across stores and DCs, specification & implementation of new inventory mgmt and replenishment systems, and analysis & reporting. Overall responsibility is to assure delivery of the right product to the right place at the right time using consistent, repeatable processes to optimize inventory position while meeting customer demand. Key metrics & deliverables include improving in-stock, driving inventory turns, and improving forecasting accuracy. The position is responsible for very large-scale projects that span across numerous business areas. Duties include project planning & execution, fiscal mgmt/ROI, process improvements, people development, team building, motivation, and living & instilling our values.
MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
30% Build strong relationships with business partners and actively support cross-functional initiatives to drive improved overall business performance
20% Strategy Development/Planning Partner with functional and operating leadership to drive overall business specific strategies. Key strategic themes focus on delivering consistent, repeatable processes to optimize inventory position, profit enhancement and operating effectiveness.
15% Develop and support technology development/solutions for process improvement
20% Effectively execute all inventory management activities using metrics to track and improve performance
15% Coach and develop team of direct reports
NATURE AND SCOPE
Vice President - Inventory Planning and Replenishment
Accountable for the management of a department or functional group through subordinate supervisors/managers and for all personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.
ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Additional Environmental Job Requirements:
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
Education Required:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.
Years of Relevant Work Experience:7 years
Physical Requirements:
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters Degree with an emphasis in Engineering or Supply Chain Management
Previous retail experience in inventory mgmt
Understanding of inventory mgmt principles
APICS Certified
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
Ability to build strong relationships and effectively contribute on cross-functional teams. Strong Influence skills and ability to persuade others through multiple communication methods.
Strong presentation and communication skills
Sound business and financial acumen; understands the meaning and implications of key financial indicators; uses analysis to create and evaluate strategic options and opportunities.
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to implement against a wide variety of challenges.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.