Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

WHAT TO EXPECT

Key responsibilities:

• Assists and provides critical inputs and perspectives for the strategic direction of the DC Network to meet the corporations short- and long-term objectives
• Develop long-term plan for warehouse capacity, including identification of new facilities to meet the needs of the business
• Be accountable for the Gates warehouse design, fit out, technology, digital, material handling & automation strategies. The strategies will include targeted solutions, business cases & realization plans for multiple warehouse types
• Collaborate with regional teams to identify opportunities to improve warehouse performance and cost through optimizing lay out, equipment, racking, PIV and enabling IT as well as defining innovative solutions
• Play a central role in best-practice sharing across the entire Gates distribution center network
• Keep current on industry trends, technology, and market offerings, understanding impacts on operations and strategic development
• Utilize data-driven, structured problem-solving tools, including Lean principles to improve process capability, reduce variation and optimize performance
• Builds strong alliances up, down, across and outside the organization that will enable an industry-leading transformation resulting in a critical strategic advantage to the company
• Develop and maintain accurate Inventory Management processes
• Constantly Evaluate global supply chain network - suppliers, manufacturing facilities, customer locations. Ensure physical network aligns to transportation strategy optimized to deliver required service levels at lowest cost
• Evaluates and adapts both the short and long-term operating plans to support the company's growth, creating a roadmap of processes, capital improvements and real estate requirements with supporting ROI that enable and scale the strategy
• Design, generate and analyze reports and KPIs to improve operations and facilitate informed business decision making

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Supply Chain Operations, Logistics or other relevant area
• Requires 10 years of specific experience
  • Must have extensive distribution experience, most of which was acquired within a LEAN operating environment
• Focused Model Based Engineering to fully explore and understand opportunities within the Gates physical supply chain - understand digital twin techniques and persistent vs static modeling
• Has a proven track record and demonstrated ability to think strategically then translate strategic vision into tactical action plans that result in delivered business results
• Experience and competence managing large and complex projects using best in class methodologies
• Demonstrated experience with Distribution operations management and process improvement
• Is globally adaptable to allow for quickly changing business needs in a global environment
• Must be analytical and a good problem solver under high pressure situations
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Possesses a subject matter maturity that sets the expectation of communicating in a clear, concise, open, and transparent manner inside and outside of the company
• Demonstrated ability to drive personal performance and achieve results
• Strong financial discipline, business acumen and organizational abilities
• Intermediate level user on Microsoft Office Suite of Products (Excel, PowerPoint & Word)
• In order to provide the appropriate support, there will be 25%-40% travel, including international locations
• Ability influence without having direct authority of reports

• Excited to work in the office with great teammates
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

PAY & BENEFITS

• Full-Time
• Salary Range: $155,000 - $180,000
• Bonus Eligible
• Relocation is provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for Flexible Time Off
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Learn more about the benefits we provide at www.gateshealth.com

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

While we expect the best, we also want to give you the best. That's why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of 'Dress for your Day' (yes - that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to your ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit www.gates.com/careers to learn more.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

ARE YOU DRIVEN BY POSSIBILITY?

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