Manager Supply Chain - Solution Architect for DC Planning
Company: Walgreens
Location: Deerfield
Posted on: May 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Job Summary:
The Solution Architect for Distribution Center Planning and
Allocation Application serves as the subject matter expert and
single point of contact for the functional area of responsibility
for both internal and external demand and supply planning teams.
This includes internal Walgreens team members, external off
external business support team members, and external vendor joint
business partners representing some of Walgreen's largest
suppliers. The manager must demonstrate excellent communication
skills and a solid foundation in end-to-end supply chain processes,
systems and technologies from consumer products and owned brand
manufacturing, through distribution center and store planning and
execution, to retail store operations. The role will be responsible
for supporting daily operations by working closely with planners
and managers who are reviewing and releasing orders and act as
liaison to IT application support teams to mitigate, troubleshoot
and prioritize resolutions to critical systems issues to minimize
impact to business performance. The manager will have exceptional
problem solving and critical thinking skills to perform root cause
analysis to identify and prevent future issue occurrence. The role
will provide guidance to the IT application development teams for
systems and process enhancements that will drive future improved
business efficiencies. They will represent business needs,
prioritize and manage project backlogs, and incorporate feedback
from business team members to guide continuous improvement in
processes and solutions. They will facilitate the development and
translation of high-level business requirements into detailed
functional requirements, assist in solution design, and develop and
execute comprehensive user acceptance testing, documentation,
training, and communications of new and improved solution
capabilities.
Job Responsibilities:
Manages day-to-day activities of a group of employees. Assigns,
monitors and reviews progress and accuracy of work, direct efforts
and provide technical guidance on more complex issues. Oversees and
initiates the hiring, firing, and performance review processes.
Provides management to the team to meet objectives, improve
processes and improve stakeholder's satisfaction. Erroneous
decisions or failure to achieve results may add to costs and may
impact the short-term goals of the department/company.
Interacts and works collaboratively with peers within and outside
of the department, normally involving matters within the
department, with other departments or across the company. May lead
a cooperative effort among members of a project team.
Managers and works on issues of a diverse scope, where analysis of
the situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors,
including an understanding of current business trends. Provides
advanced expertise and knowledge in complex area of
specialization.
Accepts responsibility for delegated decision-making and reinforces
and influences others to demonstrate the same support for empowered
decision-making. Receives assignments in the form of objectives and
determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals.
Provides guidance to departmental employees working within the
latitude of established policies. Develops procedures that affect
the area under management.
Outlines specific objectives and processes that are focused on
generating innovative solutions to business problems.
Develops and submits ideas which support the achievement of
innovative goals. Implements innovative processes or changes that
support the goals of the function or department.
Manages, develops and controls departmental expenditures against
the expense budget.
Develops and mentors staff through on-boarding, open communication,
training and development opportunities and performance management
processes; builds and maintains employee morale and motivation;
ensures the team is appropriately staffed with required
competencies; fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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About Walgreens and WBA
Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the U.S. Retail
Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance,
Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail
leader with a 170 year heritage of caring for communities. WBA's
purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health.
Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico
and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a
neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers
each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S.
healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and
healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to
care for the nation's medically underserved populations. To best
meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true
omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital
platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high
quality products and services in communities nationwide.
Job ID: 1134015BR
Title: Manager Supply Chain - Solution Architect for DC
Planning
Company Indicator: Walgreens
Employment Type:
Job Function: Supply Chain/Distribution
Full Store Address: 304 WILMOT RD,DEERFIELD,IL 60015
Full District Office Address: 304 WILMOT
RD,DEERFIELD,IL,60015-04614-00004-2
External Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and at least 4 years of experience in a supply
chain or business role OR a High School Diploma/GED and at least 7
years of experience in a supply chain or business role
Strong working knowledge of JDA / BlueYonder Fulfillment and Order
Optimization and Dynamic Allocation applications (or
equivalent)
Demonstrated skill in data analysis and SQL query tools optimized
for aggregating and dissecting large datasets
Project management and multiple full lifecycle systems
implementations experience
Team player, organized, self-motivated, and capable of independent
work
MBA/Master's Degree
APICS CSCP Certification
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