What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optimization Manager position at Motion?
Summary
The Optimization Manager leads projects with Inventory, Purchasing, Logistics, Distribution and Fulfillment Centers, and other functional areas providing research and data analytics for process improvement and increased efficiency.
Job Duties
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business, statistics, analytics, or an equivalent field and five (5) or more years of experience or an equivalent combination.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: None required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 2-5 Direct Reports
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: Yes
COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
DISCLAIMER: This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.
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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
The Optimization Manager leads projects with Inventory, Purchasing, Logistics, Distribution and Fulfillment Centers, and other functional areas providing research and data analytics for process improvement and increased efficiency.
Job Duties
- Utilizes data to provide research and develop a path forward. Identifies gaps and opportunities.
- Coordinate strategic direction. Develops and implements new processes and procedures to increase efficiencies.
- Conducts high level research projects and ongoing analysis to ensure effectiveness of new processes and procedures. Reviews and revises as needed.
- Works closely with various departments to validate and obtain data.
- Travels to conduct on site optimization analysis as needed.
- Manages a team of professional employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in business, statistics, analytics, or an equivalent field and five (5) or more years of experience or an equivalent combination.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Proven analytical and quantitative skills and an ability to use hard data and metrics to back up assumptions and develop business cases.
- Must be able to interface with individuals at all levels of the organization both verbally and in writing.
- Able to work independently and in a team.
- Strong critical listening skills to be able to listen and determine the essence of what is being said.
- Accounting, auditing, inventory and Qlik experience preferred.
- Strong financial acumen skills.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: None required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: 2-5 Direct Reports
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: Yes
COMPANY INFORMATION: Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
DISCLAIMER: This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.
Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!
GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.