SkillBridge - Supply Chain Fellowship
hace 2 días
McKinney
Responsible for translating category and assortment strategy into executable field plans that drive measurable improvements in mix, margin, and inventory performance. This role partners cross-functionally to align strategy with operational realities, ensure disciplined execution, and build a scalable model for assortment optimization across the organization, on-the-job training to support a smooth transition into a civilian career. Key Responsibilities: • Develop a deep understanding of branch operations by working directly in multiple branch environments across varying performance levels and markets., • Observe and analyze the full order lifecycle (quote ? pick ? deliver) to understand how assortment decisions impact daily execution., • Evaluate how branches determine stocking decisions, promotions, discounting, and inventory tradeoffs., • Assess SLOB management practices and identify gaps between planned assortment strategy and field execution., • Partner with Category Management and Supplier Relations to understand supplier programs, brand positioning, and strategic intent., • Ride along with sales teams to observe customer behavior, substitution patterns, and buying decision drivers (price, availability, brand, relationships)., • Analyze external market dynamics including commodity pricing, freight pressures, and regional demand shifts to assess impact on pricing and inventory strategy., • Map cross-functional stakeholder ownership and decision dependencies across Supply Chain, Pricing, Sales, Branch Operations, and Supplier Relations., • Document current operating realities, execution friction points, and decision flows from strategy to branch-level execution. Current State Assessment & Diagnostics: • Conduct comprehensive assortment analysis by category, region, and branch to identify duplication, gaps, and over-assortment., • Evaluate supplier mix and competitive positioning., • Analyze inventory health metrics including DOH, SLOB, and turns to assess financial and operational impact., • Assess alignment between category strategy, pricing execution, and field behavior., • Conduct structured stakeholder interviews to identify breakdowns in execution., • Develop a clear diagnostic of current-state performance across assortment, inventory, supplier mix, and pricing alignment., • Identify key influencers and change agents within the organization. Strategy Translation & Execution Planning: • Translate category strategy into actionable assortment blueprints, including:, • Target category focus areas, • Defined brand roles, • Good/Better/Best price-point architecture, • Geographic and regional considerations, • Customer segment requirements, • Align assortment decisions with inventory strategy, supplier programs, and pricing guardrails., • Develop pilot execution plans including SKU phase-in/phase-out strategies., • Build inventory transition plans to optimize working capital., • Recommend supplier adjustments to improve mix and performance., • Establish measurable success metrics including margin improvement, SKU reduction, inventory reduction, and mix shift. Cross-Functional Alignment & Governance: • Facilitate alignment across Supply Chain, Pricing, Sales, Branch Operations, and Supplier Relations to support execution., • Define clear roles, ownership structures, and execution timelines., • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies., • Build and manage a centralized execution tracker., • Establish and lead a weekly operating cadence (mini-SIOP model) to monitor progress., • Coordinate inventory actions, pricing updates, and sales enablement efforts to ensure synchronized execution. Execution & Change Management: • Lead rollout of assortment updates and SKU rationalization initiatives., • Coordinate inventory drawdowns, transfers, and purchasing adjustments., • Partner with Pricing to ensure alignment with updated assortment strategy., • Support Sales teams with substitution guidance and customer communication strategies., • Communicate assortment changes clearly to field teams and stakeholders., • Monitor weekly execution progress and resolve issues in real time., • Reinforce adherence to new assortment standards and operating processes., • Drive measurable improvements in mix, margin, and inventory performance. Performance Tracking, Optimization & Scale: • Track performance against defined targets including margin, SKU count, inventory (DOH, SLOB), and sales mix., • Conduct post-implementation reviews to identify lessons learned and optimization opportunities., • Develop and standardize an Assortment Execution Playbook for enterprise-wide adoption., • Present results, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership., • Build a repeatable model to scale category and assortment optimization across the organization. Direct Manager/Direct Reports: • Reports to SVP, Supply Chain and/or Senior Director/Manager of Supply Chain, • No Direct Reports Travel Requirements: • Travel to branch locations across multiple markets. Travel may include overnight stays. Physical Requirements: • Ability to walk and stand for extended periods while visiting branches, warehouses, yards, and job sites., • Ability to navigate warehouse and yard environments, including uneven surfaces and loading dock areas., • Occasional bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing stairs in operational settings., • Ability to lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis., • Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel frequently between branch locations., • Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer or attending meetings., • Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, handling documents, and operating office equipment., • Visual acuity sufficient to review data, analyze reports, and operate safely in warehouse and job-site environments., • Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when in operational or construction environments. Working Conditions: • Regular exposure to warehouse and distribution environments, including active material handling equipment, loading docks, and palletized inventory., • Periodic exposure to outdoor yard conditions, including varying weather such as heat, cold, humidity, wind, and rain., • Exposure to moderate noise levels typical of warehouse, yard, and industrial branch operations., • Occasional exposure to dust and airborne particulates commonly present in building materials environments., • Visits to active customer job sites may involve uneven walking surfaces, construction activity, and outdoor conditions., • Office and corporate environments with standard climate-controlled settings., • Extended periods of computer and screen use in office or remote settings., • Use of standard personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, high-visibility vests, and steel-toe footwear when required in operational or job-site environments. Minimum Qualifications: • 180 days or fewer remaining on active duty at the time of program start, • Approval from Chain of Command, • Pay Grade E-7 and above or O-1 and above Preferred Qualifications: • Military leadership experience with responsibility for personnel, operations, or logistics., • Proven ability to execute mission-driven objectives with measurable results and strong accountability., • Experience in logistics, supply chain, inventory management, or operational planning., • Demonstrated success leading teams in complex, fast-paced environments., • Skilled in risk assessment, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination., • Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities. Minimum Education: • N/A Preferred Education: • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent military experience). Minimum Years of Work Experience: • Operations, supply chain, category management, logistics, or field leadership, • Leading cross-functional initiatives or operational improvement efforts Certifications:
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