Ross Stores·8 days ago
8 days ago
ROCK HILL Senior Manager, Network Strategy & Implementation SC 29730
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What you'll do
- Participate and drive the design, specification and bid review processes for supply chain strategy projects, including preparation of estimates, funding requests, MHE vendor evaluation and selection
- Ensure quality of work for facility construction and MHE installation through oversight of project activities, drawing/work review and approval and acceptance testing/punch list validation
- Manage in-house resources and outside contractors on projects. Establish and monitor schedules, manage resources, and maintain project budgets to ensure timelines and budgets are met and quality of work is maintained
- Track project execution to project timelines. Provide regular update reports to Supply Chain leadership, DC Operations leadership or specific internal/external agencies as required on project progress. Maintain documentation on project progress against specifications and project plans
- Coordinate/Develop commissioning, testing and training plans suitable to startup of a facility or system
- Coordination and communication between contractor project management, IT and Network Strategy on all project and Operations related issues
- Coordinate and communicate to meet project participants expectations
- Identify project risks and issues and make recommendations to Supply Chain leadership on alternative courses of action
- Interface with in-house operations, IT and engineering to identify and deliver projects that will improve the capacity or efficiency of the Distribution Centers
- Coordinate with in-house operations, engineering, and external vendors and consultants to develop alternative processing capabilities
What they're looking for
- Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in Material Handling Systems project management and/or facility operations
- Demonstrated strong understanding and experience with the implementation of automated material handling systems and equipment
- Experience in new distribution center start-up a must
- Demonstrated track record in supply chain roles
- Demonstrated track record as a successful project manager including project financial and process management
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects at one time
- In-depth knowledge of distribution systems and automation; a thorough understanding of conveyors, controls, and material handling equipment
- Experience and competence in Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and AutoCAD
- Four-year degree in Engineering or equivalent field
Nice to have
- MBA or equivalent professional experience preferred
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Job Description
Job Title:
Senior Manager, Network Strategy & Implementation
Requisition Number:
5682
Posting Start Date:
9/14/26
Our values start with our people, join a team that values you!
Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As part of our team, you will experience:
- Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
- Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
- Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
- Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.
Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.
Job Description:
GENERAL PURPOSE
This position will be responsible for coordinating and managing the execution of capital construction projects developed and designed to expand distribution center capacity and/or efficiency within the distribution environment from concept to completion. Includes analysis, cost estimation and justification, preparation of funding request documents as well as day to day oversight of project execution, coordination and communication between Supply Chain Management and all appropriate internal and external agencies. He/she will also assist in generating designs, specifications, and RFPs and drive the bid review, vendor evaluation and selection.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Development
- Participate and drive the design, specification and bid review processes for supply chain strategy projects, including preparation of estimates, funding requests, MHE vendor evaluation and selection Management
- Ensure quality of work for facility construction and MHE installation through oversight of project activities, drawing/work review and approval and acceptance testing/punch list validation
- Manage in-house resources and outside contractors on projects. Establish and monitor schedules, manage resources, and maintain project budgets to ensure timelines and budgets are met and quality of work is maintained
- Track project execution to project timelines. Provide regular update reports to Supply Chain leadership, DC Operations leadership or specific internal/external agencies as required on project progress. Maintain documentation on project progress against specifications and project plans
- Coordinate/Develop commissioning, testing and training plans suitable to startup of a facility or system
- Coordination and communication between contractor project management, IT and Network Strategy on all project and Operations related issues
- Coordinate and communicate to meet project participants expectations
- Identify project risks and issues and make recommendations to Supply Chain leadership on alternative courses of action Process Improvement
- Interface with in-house operations, IT and engineering to identify and deliver projects that will improve the capacity or efficiency of the Distribution Centers
- Coordinate with in-house operations, engineering, and external vendors and consultants to develop alternative processing capabilities
COMPETENCIES
Analysis & Judgment
Communication
Leadership
Drives Results
Initiative
Influence
Planning & Organizing
QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED
- Minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in Material Handling Systems project management and/or facility operations
- Demonstrated strong understanding and experience with the implementation of automated material handling systems and equipment
- Experience in new distribution center start-up a must
- Demonstrated track record in supply chain roles
- Demonstrated track record as a successful project manager including project financial and process management
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects at one time
- In-depth knowledge of distribution systems and automation; a thorough understanding of conveyors, controls, and material handling equipment
- Personal Profile
- A highly organized and effective project manager, able to plan, drive and ensure successful execution of moderately complex supply chain projects
- A detail-oriented professional, who is thorough and circumspect in planning and reporting
- An excellent communicator, able to effectively lead meetings, conference calls, and drive communication with internal and external constituents
- A leader who is able to drive initiatives, influence, and motivate at all levels and across the organization
- A mature individual, able to exercise judgment, discretion and to ensure confidentiality as necessary
- A high energy, self-motivated individual who can be successful in a fast-paced environment
- Experience and competence in Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and AutoCAD
- Routine deadlines; usually enough lead time; variance in work volume seasonal and predictable; priorities can be anticipated; some interruptions are present; travel or other inconveniences have advance notice; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
- Four-year degree in Engineering or equivalent field
- MBA or equivalent professional experience preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer
Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc. Ability to work remotely if requested
Consistent timeliness and regular attendance
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically
Occasional Requirements: Job occasionally requires bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting up to 10 pounds
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
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None
Company
Ross Stores
ROCK, United Kingdom
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