VP, Global Supply Chain Solutions & Engineering

Vice President, Global Operations Solutions and Engineering

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Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage set us apart.

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The Vice President, Global Operations Solutions and Engineering will manage, direct, and provide leadership across all functions of the supply chain organization including logistics solutions, operations automation, and infrastructure supporting logistics and supply chain transformation. The focus of this leader will be to provide global consistency and standardization across our global supply chain and logistics network while defining, supporting and implementing next generation capabilities.

The role will be responsible for enabling supply chain digital transformation through close collaboration with our Global Platform Group (GPG) and establishing and implementing a comprehensive portfolio of next generation capabilities. These would include developing a roadmap to implement supply chain enterprise digital and automation solutions that support defined financial returns and improved customer experience.

The position will manage an internal team solution engineers and work collaboratively with internal global stakeholders and cross functional teams GPG, Operations, Transportation, operations engineers, Process Excellence, Trade Compliance, Security, Sourcing, and Compliance to support a culture of innovation and execution supporting Ingram Micro's businesses.

Additionally, this role will be responsible for defining, solutioning and implementing customer business capability requirements to support our growth of our global 3PL services business. Must be strategically aligned with our 3PL business to identify solutions and innovation that solve problems, grow the business and profitability, improve our competitive position, deliver employee productivity and ensure high quality services and support.

This role manages and directs executives, managers, supervisors and professional employees to include staffing and recruitment, supervision, development, performance evaluation and discipline. Role will manage and direct teams responsible for major system RFPs, global engineering projects, supply chain execution and planning systems. Cross functional collaboration, management and leadership at all levels within the corporate offices, business divisions, and in various distribution centers located throughout the globe will be required to respond to changing business needs.

The Vice President of Operations Solutions and Engineering is also responsible for :

Global Supply Chain Solution Strategy

Lead the creation and updating of a 3 to 5-year global supply chain and logistics strategy to include supply chain transformation, global capacity planning, automation recommendations, and cost optimization. Overall plan to include business case to support capital investment recommendations. Determine the buy or build strategy including the approach to talent and technology solutions. Define the future state of automation through a defined approach of business case approval, rapid proof of concept, pilot, and accelerated global expansion.

Solutions Development and Implementation

Contribute to the selection, and lead the configuration, deployment, and maintenance of key supply chain solutions including TMS, WMS, and other adjacent relevant technologies. Ensure seamless integration with the Ingram Micro Xvantage platform and evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to enhance operational supply chain capabilities. Serve as an advocate for the business in defining requirements, building business cases, enabling testing and adoption and ensuring successful rollout of enterprise initiatives.

Engineering and Operational Project Management

Manage Next Gen Engineering and Functional leadership to support Ingram Micro culture of continuous improvement and transformation through automation, process standardization and innovations. This includes setting the strategic direction for global projects and managing the functional deployment at local and global scale ensuring project plans and business cases are supported at all levels of the organization. Accountabilities include site engineering, interaction with warehouse providers, negotiation and sourcing of applicable material handling equipment, and facilitation of business capability requirements. Ensure regional, site and distribution center infrastructure are resilient, highly available and compliant while also aligned with enterprise strategies and technology standards.

Engineering and Process Optimization

Implement hands-on engineering solutions to optimize supply chain processes, improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance service levels. Lead initiatives in automation, robotics, and other advanced technologies from conception through implementation, and implement sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact. This includes directly contributing to and in many cases lead the design, development, and integration of physical and digital systems within the supply chain.

Customer and Vendor Solutions

Develop and manage customer solutions and drive vendor optimization initiatives.

Develop the solutions design vision for the organization. Engage with customers, vendors and partners to identify opportunities to improve capabilities that deliver improved experience, reliability and profitability.

Supply Chain Process Improvement

Work with the Global Operations leadership team to increase productivity, increase capacity, deliver sustained cost improvements and return on working capital. Focus on improving base functional DC processes, including transportation and other key functional processes across the supply chain. Assess, benchmark, and maintain a current supply chain process maturity model for the organization.

Financial Management

Develop the operating budgets, both capital and expense, related to supply chain solutions, engineering, facilities, and warehousing redesign / operational improvements. Manage all projects within budget guidelines. Review and approve all CAPEX related requests for engineering and facility investments. Support functional business leaders in the negotiation of contracts to ensure optimal exposure control and service levels. Work with Strategic Sourcing to write contracts and implement new vendors. Sponsor RFP projects and ensure final decision meets all objectives while managing costs effectively. Ensure the development, effective recruitment, and management of all assets including associates and equipment needed.

What you bring to the role :

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, information systems, or a related field. Master's degree preferred
• 15+ years of progressive executive experience in supply chain management, with a strong focus on systems and engineering.
• Knowledge in all phases of supply chain management including enterprise and functional supply chain systems, facility management, operations, warehouse automation, procurement, green-field startups and demonstrated ability to lead enterprise and transformational level projects.
• Demonstrated experience with financial administration, enterprise supply chain system solutions. ERP, WMS, Demand Planning and TMS implementation experience highly desirable. Experience with key partner contract and service negotiations, managing personnel, communicating at executive levels, utilizing interpersonal skills to maintain effective relationships with other departments and the public. MS Office experience.
• Experience with defining and implementing warehouse automation solutions inclusive of control systems, sortation, goods to person, robotics, packaging and multi-echelon product receive, store pick / pack and ship processes (pick to cart, batch picking, put walls, kitting and AGS)
• Ability to lead people, and recognize, develop, and reward talent. Demonstrated ability to build high performing teams, set strategic direction, manage multiple highly visible strategic initiatives
• Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing global supply chain systems and engineering initiatives.
• Deep understanding of supply chain principles, processes, and best practices.
• Expertise in a variety of supply chain technologies, including ERP, TMS, WMS, planning tools, and data analytics platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and build strong cross-functional partnerships.
• Experience managing global teams and working in a matrix organization.
• Experience with lean principles and other process improvement methodologies.

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