Manager Supply Chain Outsourced Operations

Remote Work: Hybrid
Overview
At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working to make everyday life better. United by curiosity and care, we develop dynamic solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.
Being a part of Zebra Nation means being seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our diverse perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are a part of a team pushing boundaries to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.
You have opportunities to learn and lead at a forward-thinking company, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes that you care about – locally and globally. We’ve only begun reimaging the future – for our people, our customers, and the world.
Let’s create tomorrow together.
Your role is integral to developing and executing vendor management strategies that ensure streamlined manufacturing, repair, or logistics operations. You will contribute to complex projects that involve multiple business units, leveraging your expertise to resolve unique issues and drive operational improvements through innovative solutions and strategic collaboration as well as lead teams of Outsourced Operations Specialists, providing critical direction, oversight and accountability for results.
Responsibilities
Leadership Responsibilities
Leads a team of supply chain outsourced operations specialists
Provides direction and oversight to support the team’s success and performance
Is accountable for employee engagement of the team
Manages all matters of employment through the employee lifecycle
Strategic Responsibilities
Contribute to the development and execution of vendor management strategies that ensure streamlined manufacturing, repair, or logistics operations.
Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements within vendor management.
Operational Responsibilities
Support complex projects involving vendor operations management across multiple business units.
Manage vendor onboarding processes, ensuring alignment with company standards and expectations.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors, serving as the primary point of contact.
Implement new vendor technologies and processes to improve service delivery.
Analytical Responsibilities
Conduct evaluations and analyses to resolve unique issues and improve vendor performance.
Prepare and present detailed reports on vendor performance and project outcomes to senior management.
Utilize data analytics to identify trends and opportunities for vendor optimization.
Interpersonal/Collaborative Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions and strategies for vendor management.
Facilitate workshops and training sessions to improve team understanding of vendor management strategies.
Qualifications
At least 8 years of experience in managing 3PL vendors.
Has led or is leading a small team.
Possess strong communication and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
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