Senior Analyst, Logistics Project

Overview
Role & Responsibilities:
Position Definition (Key Purpose of the Position): The Logistics Engineering Project plays a key role in driving transformation of Logistics processes, systems and reporting. The purpose of the role is to create and implement a transformation roadmap to improve planning, sourcing, allocating & executing significant shipment volumes from multiple manufacturing locations to support global sales via VF DC & Retail network. This individual needs to be a strong self-starting team player, willing to dive in to complex existing processes, and develop an intelligent and logical improvement cycle. This individual will have the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, quickly understand/identify opportunities for improvement, and leverage the appropriate Lean and/or project management skillsets for stakeholders across the business.
Key Result Areas:
Develop a roadmap of Logistics / Supply Chain projects from initiation to close: project vetting, team formation, planning, execution, stakeholder alignment/communication, and capture of delivered value
Identify, justify and build the requisite project resources to deliver key projects relating to process, systems and business results improvements
Ensure that all projects are completed in accordance with predetermined requirements
Consult with business partners and departments to understand business needs and identify/employ best practices as solutions
Identify data needs and data integrity issues impacting vendor, logistics service providers, customer or business processes, and drive workable and efficient solutions
Competency Requirements :
Behavioral Competencies
High EQ in working with cross function/cultural partners
Understanding of cutting-edge Logistics & Supply Chain trends and solutions
Experience in managing complex tactical and strategic initiatives and programs
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), a stitcher and a key team player
Entrepreneurial & result-driven
Optimistic and dare to take calculated risks
Team player and the ability to work independently
Communication and influence globally and regionally
Bold and creative thinking
Able to work under pressure with multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
Functional Competencies
Comfortable discussing software architecture and leveraging data to influence decisions.
Proven understanding of the fundamentals of agile processes, knowledge of supply chain software evolution and application
Relevant experience to draw upon that helps you build towards a future state while making smart tradeoffs to meet current objectives.
Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to)
Along with Engineering and Operations, develop a program of gap analysis initiatives against existing processes to identify opportunities
Participate in business process development and improvement initiatives, with a view to delivering efficiency, effectiveness and redundancy across the Logistics domain
Drive business and physical process change across the site while leveraging appropriate change management tools
Analyze the impact of proposed technical solutions on the existing business processes
Recommend changes to organizational responsibilities, methods, and procedures, and own and deliver a comprehensive project read out to Senior Management on a regular cadence
Support and drive rigor around team standards & methodologies to ensure successful execution of all initiatives, design and deliver training programs for Logistics and other stakeholders aligned with process changes
Partner with key project teams across the business to share best practices, participate in key cross functional initiatives, always with a view to improving VF's processes & systems
Build an excellent network of key stakeholders, both within VF and with our external partners, and engage them with a view to driving continuous process improvement
Experience
Minimum Relevant Experience:
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in business analysis, project management or supply chain engineering
Experience using lean manufacturing principles and practices a plus
Ability to interpret customer / stakeholder business needs and translate them into operational and project requirements
Deep understanding of supply chain & logistics concepts and processes
Strong organizational skills to effectively assist with adherence to deadlines, attention to detail and strong problem solving and decision-making
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
ERP, Planning or Forecasting experience an advantage
Ability to work independently to meet deadlines and manage multiple concurrent projects
Available to travel to other VF Locations, Vendor / Logistics Service Provider locations as needed.
Academic Qualifications
Minimum Degree Held: 4-year college degree
Subject Expert In: Relevant Business, Technology or Engineering discipline
Certifications Required : NA
Language Proficiency
Fluent in English, with a second Asian language an advantage
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Supply Chain
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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