Experienced Leader with Expertise in Transportation Management Systems (Domestic and International) Responsible for End to End Execution (Inbound to Final Mile)
Experience Working with Route Optimization Planning and Delivery Execution Software (Descartes/Roadnet Preferred)
Project Management Experience; Lead on Projects from Design, Testing, Training, and Deployment/Hypercare
Excellent Communications Skills
Capable of Communicating Vision and Strategy to Technical and Non Technical Teams to Achieve Desired Program/Project Design
Capable of Communicating Project Objectives and Statuses at Executive Summary Level and Tactical Level for Execution
Job Summary
Manages the development and execution of product concepts, designs, and enhancements for one or more functional areas, including driving innovation and transformation for product practices and processes. Engages end users and stakeholders to build business cases, develop key performance indicators, and launch capabilities for assigned products.
Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities
Develops and leads the product strategy for one or more functional areas, including creating the vision for assigned projects, conducting market research and planning, designing concepts and user cases, and completing feasibility analyses.
Builds business cases for product ideas and oversees the coordination of systems and solutions throughout the product life cycle from strategic definition through end-of-life planning.
Gathers, organizes, analyzes, and documents business requirements on products and services offered by competitors in order to understand market needs and user pain points to create product solutions.
Works with cross-functional teams to design, specify, document, prioritize, and execute product vision, including obtaining alignment and buy-in from key stakeholders.
Manages product launch collateral, including user documentation, marketing collateral, and demonstrations.
Measures and reports product performance and quality.
Provides market, industry and competitive expertise and analysis to drive product performance.
Makes periodic visits to field locations, trade shows, and technical conferences to gather market intelligence and feedback.
Nature and Scope
Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.
Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to the expected results. Determines and develops an approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.
May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority.
Work Environment
Typically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors, such as dust, fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights.
Most of the time is spent sitting in the same position or standing/walking and/or there is some requirement to lift or handle material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).
Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.
Education and Experience
Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas.
Req ID R22000918
Functional Area Corporate Operations
Position Type Regular
HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. HD Supply considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.
