xPL Supply Chain Communications Manager

Division: xPL Offsite

Project Location(s): Huntsville, AL 35804 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved: 20-30%

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Education:

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Position Description: Design and execute strategic communication plans for the xPL Supply Chain organization to facilitate seamless exchange of information across all levels of the supply chain and promote transparency, alignment, and effective collaboration among internal teams and external partners.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication plans (rules of engagement) aligned with xPL Supply Chain organization strategy and Operations Playbook, specific construction project objectives and/or client needs to facilitate seamless exchange of information and activities.
• Drive compliance to established rules of engagement on project and train internal and external teams for compliance and understanding impact of non-compliance.
• Partner with site logistics teams and external parties to navigate during supply chain disruptions or crisis, assess processes and develop mitigation plans. Update xPL Operations Playbook with new solutions as applicable.
• Contribute content to enhance xPL Operations Playbook processes and promote understanding of playbook guidelines to implement and enforce compliance with internal and external teams.
• Oversee technology change management tools and transition and adoption plans for launching supply chain tools, including pilot, training, and communications.
• Manage tracking and analysis of communication effectiveness, develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure effectiveness and impact.
• Build and maintain trusted and strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to drive alignment and facilitate communications.
• Identify areas of process improvement, raise and recommend solutions, and build action plans with key project stakeholders.
• Stay informed of emerging supply chain technologies, industry trends, and best practices and share findings and best practices with team.
• Supervise team and participate in hiring process, onboard new employees, and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with employee development needs.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree from accredited degree program in Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, Operations Management, or related field of study, advanced degree (MBA) or Master’s Degree preferred and minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in supply chain operations, procurement management, materials management with minimum of 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Experience implementing information technology applications or supply chain management software, a plus
• Knowledge of third-party logistics management, supply chain and/or supply chain technology solutions
• Advanced knowledge of inventory and supply chain management
• Ability to quickly understand root cause and identify scalable solutions
• Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple competing priorities and achieve project milestones for on-time completion
• Ability to prioritize, resolve, and drive closure to open issues
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, ERP, control tower, transportation and warehouse management systems (e.g., SAP, Manhattan, Infor, project 44)
• Ability to read and interpret general contract and subcontract documents
• Advanced ability to develop clear professional written communications
• Exceptional presentation delivery skills and ability to tailor communications and articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences and
• Analytical and process critical thinking skills with sound judgement for decision-making and problem solving
• Interpersonal and team building skills with ability to work across organizational levels, both internal and external 
• Able to motivate teams and projects to move forward in a complex environment
• Supervisory or management experience, with ability to observe performance and provide feedback
• Familiar with continuous improvement concepts and methodologies to develop pragmatic approaches and solutions to drive process enhancements and simplification
• Frequent travel Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee regularly travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  
  
  

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting or remote location. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

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