Senior Principal, Distribution Optimization
职位标题：高级主任，分布优化工作描述：职务简介：职位总结 高级主导，分布优化的负责制定和执行企业分销策略以提高网络效率，服务性能，库存流量，劳动生产力，可扩展性以及整个分配和履行网络的成本。该角色领导了设计，优化和转型的分销运营，设施，过程，系统和操作模型来支持当前和未来的业务增长。这个职位负责评估：· 分销网络配置 · 设施足迹 ·自动化机会 ·第三方物流 (3PL) 战略 ·外包与源入型运营模式 这位领导者开发商业案例，领导网络和设施优化倡议，监督转型解决方案的实施，建立治理框架以确保可测量的运营和财务结果。与运营，供应链，客户物流，采购，金融和技术利益相关者密切合作，高级原则"分布优化"推动了整个分销网络中持续改善和长期能力发展。负责日常仓库运营，执行，劳动管理，客户服务提供和运营绩效仍然属于区域物流运营组织。主要责任：分销网络战略 ·制定和执行企业分布优化路线图。·设计和优化分销网络以支持增长，服务和利目标。·评估设施足迹，容量要求，库存定位和客户服务策略。·开展网络研究和建模努力来优化服务和性能成本。·开发支战略分销决策的成本-到-服务模型。· 领导长途分配规划倡议。分销运营模式设计 ·评估和建议分销运营模型，包括内部管理的，外包，3PL 和混合解决方案。· 对仓储，履行，增值服务和分布支持功能进行外部对源评估。· 制定支持网络和运营模式变化的商业案例。·建立治理框架和绩效。
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Senior Principal, Distribution OptimizationJob Description:
Position Summary
The Senior Principle, Distribution Optimization is responsible for developing and executing the enterprise distribution strategy to improve network efficiency, service performance, inventory flow, labor productivity, scalability, and cost-to-serve across the distribution and fulfillment network. This role leads the design, optimization, and transformation of distribution operations, facilities, processes, systems, and operating models to support current and future business growth.
The position is accountable for evaluating:
· Distribution network configuration
· Facility footprint
· Automation opportunities
· Third-party logistics (3PL) strategies
· Outsource versus insource operating models
This leader develops business cases, leads network and facility optimization initiatives, oversees implementation of transformational solutions, and establishes governance frameworks to ensure measurable operational and financial results.
Working closely with operations, supply chain, customer logistics, procurement, finance, and technology stakeholders, the Senior Principle, Distribution Optimization drives continuous improvement and long-term capability development across the distribution network. Responsibility for day-to-day warehouse operations, execution, labor management, customer service delivery, and operational performance remains within the regional logistics operations organizations.
Key Responsibilities:
Distribution Network Strategy
- Develop and execute the enterprise distribution optimization roadmap.
- Design and optimize distribution networks to support growth, service, and profitability objectives.
- Evaluate facility footprint, capacity requirements, inventory positioning, and customer service strategies.
- Conduct network studies and modeling efforts to optimize service and cost performance.
- Develop cost-to-serve models supporting strategic distribution decisions.
- Lead long-range distribution planning initiatives.
Distribution Operating Model Design
- Evaluate and recommend distribution operating models, including internally managed, outsourced, 3PL, and hybrid solutions.
- Lead outsource versus insource assessments for warehousing, fulfillment, value-added services, and distribution support functions.
- Develop business cases supporting network and operating model changes.
- Establish governance frameworks and performance expectations for strategic distribution partners.
- Ensure future-state distribution capabilities support business growth and complexity.
Automation & Facility Optimization
- Develop the enterprise warehouse automation strategy.
- Evaluate robotics, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), warehouse execution technologies, and material handling solutions.
- Lead facility optimization and capacity improvement initiatives.
- Drive implementation of operational technologies that improve productivity and service.
- Support capital planning and investment prioritization decisions.
Distribution Systems & Technology
- Establish the distribution technology roadmap.
- Partner with IT to optimize WMS, automation control systems, inventory visibility, and reporting platforms.
- Drive system standardization and integration across the network.
- Identify opportunities to leverage analytics and digital technologies to improve performance.
Continuous Improvement & Analytics
- Develop distribution KPI frameworks and executive reporting.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on labor productivity, inventory flow, service performance, and facility utilization.
- Conduct network and facility performance analyses.
- Identify opportunities to reduce operating costs while improving customer service.
- Measure and communicate benefits achieved from optimization programs.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Partner with Operations, Customer Logistics, Procurement, Finance, Planning, and IT.
- Lead cross-functional network optimization and transformation projects.
- Present strategic recommendations and business cases to executive leadership.
- Drive change management and organizational adoption of new capabilities and processes.
- Build long-term distribution optimization capabilities across the organization.
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in distribution, warehousing, fulfillment, logistics, supply chain, network design, or related disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience leading distribution network and facility optimization initiatives.
- Experience evaluating and implementing 3PL operating models, automation technologies, and distribution systems.
- Strong analytical, financial, and business case development capabilities.
- Proven success leading large-scale cross-functional transformation initiatives.
Preferred
- Master's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Logistics, or Business Administration.
- APICS/ASCM CSCP, CPIM, CLTD, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent professional certifications.
- Experience leading enterprise-wide optimization, transformation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience operating within complex, multi-site, global supply chain networks.
- Compensation: The pay range for this role is: $170,000-$220,000/yr with pay commensurate upon the candidate's experience.
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