Sr Mgr, Warehouse Systems

Position Overview The Sr. Manager, Warehouse Systems will lead process improvement activities for assigned locations including identifying and quantifying opportunities, processing data analysis, successfully executing project management and solution implementation delivering sustained controlled results. Successfully leveraging Lean/DMAIC tools and processes to drive next generation productivity improvements, while supporting all channels of business. This role will directly engage with customers / partners to implement solutions that improve the customer experience. Job Description Description Oversee the Slotting team, Analyst team, and Mission Control teams supporting the 24/7 shipping and receiving operation with multiple customers. Be an effective leader and ensure staffing coverage and long term succession planning for these critical groups. Deliver Results as ONE Team – Analyze operations to identify, quantify and prioritize actionable areas of opportunity. Develop business cases (problem definition, establishing baselines, KPIs and financial impacts, etc.) for potential projects. Engage stakeholders cross functionally ensuring alignment and support for projects. Facilitate process improvement activities (e.g. Kaizen). Accountable for driving projects and achieving results. Propagate continuous improvement methodology / techniques / mindset across the organization as part of the Supply Chain Center of Excellence. Engage with Inventory, Operations, and Facilities partners to determine performance challenges and business needs. Work with Finance operations to ensure financial savings models are vetted, clear, concise and detailed where needed and be the site leader for steering the team and its resources towards the opportunities. Participate in facility business reviews, providing insight and feedback on how venues can evolve to drive further performance improvements. Be innovative and teach the organization to think differently and celebrate great results. Be resilient and courageous by speaking up frequently and candidly to be perceived as open. Support all warehouse system changes including WMS enhancements and configuration projects, warehouse automation projects and lead all major building re-slot initiatives. Travel Required:Yes Environment Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F) Warehouse : Freezer (-20F to 0F) Warehouse : Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F) Warehouse : Store/Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F) Skills Specialized Knowledge : Experience with Supply Chain, Transportation and Warehouse Operations Special Skills : Strong multi-tasking, communication and organizational skills. Ability to work well with all levels of team members with different backgrounds and needs Physical abilities: : Other: : Years Of Experience 2-5 : Minimum of three years of project management / process improvement experience required, preferably in supply chain environment 5-7 : Advanced knowledge with data analysis and basic statistics required (SQL required, statistical process control, hypothesis testing desired) 5-7 : Advanced proficiency in MS Excel required, experience with other data systems / software strongly desired (MS Access, Sequel Server, Hyperion, Minitab, MS Project, MS SharePoint, etc.) 5-7 : Warehouse or transportation management experience (including related ERP system) desired Qualifications Bachelor's Degree - Operations & Supply Chain Management Shift Company Lathrop Logistics LLC About Our Company C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, Sou…

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