Job Title
With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.
Position Purpose : Reduce costs and improve service to stores by taking control of and managing specific assigned areas of Logistics management
Key Responsibilities :
- Provide support and direction for area's efforts.
- Manage all aspects of assigned area's of operations and programs.
- Participate in strategic planning and facilitate action on these plans for the assigned area. Provide technical logistics expertise on assigned area as well as store / retail expertise as needed.
- Plan resources in order to complete competing priorities within the provided timeframe. Prepare project design and timelines.
- Select, develop, and motivate assigned staff. May have limited authority to negotiate transportation costs for in-bound and / or outbound freight.
Direct Manager / Direct Reports :
Typically reports to Supply Chain Management.May have Direct and indirect reportsTypically requires highly developed interpersonal skills for dealing with sensitive or controversial situations.Typically faces situations that have a variety of interpretations and require careful evaluation.Typically, once given general assignments, determines priorities and defines what should be done and how to do it.Travel Requirements :
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.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.Working Conditions :
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.Under regular pressure to meet deadlines, quotas and / or must frequently deal with difficult issues related to people or situations.Minimum Qualifications :
Must be eighteen years of age or older.Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.Preferred Qualifications :
Nine to twelve years of experience is preferred. Experience in the Logistics field preferredManagement experience preferredMinimum Education :
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.Preferred Education :
No additional educationMinimum Years of Work Experience :
Preferred Years of Work Experience :
No additional years of experienceMinimum Leadership Experience :
NonePreferred Leadership Experience :
NoneCertifications :
NoneCompetencies :
Experience in the Logistics fieldManagement experience