Consistent with The Home Depot’s commitment to openness and transparency, we are informing you that a qualified in-line successor is being considered for this position. However, all interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. No selection decision has been made, and the final decision will be based solely upon choosing the most qualified and suitable candidate for the position.

POSITION PURPOSE
The Logistics Manager develops, implements, and monitors all logistics management activities required for the timely and efficient transportation and distribution of products.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develops solutions that leverage the Company' s volumes, systems and partnerships while providing consistently high levels of customer service in a cost-effective manner.

• Provides data and recommendations to improve vendor compliance and performance

• Supports the overall vendor compliance program through reporting and analytics
• Manages and supports 2-3 direct reports
• Works with BI and IT teams to ensure systems are working appropriately and data is accurate
• Identifies and prioritizes logistics needs and communicates recommendations to upper management in order to achieve efficient product distribution.
• Provides data and recommendations on product tracking, route analysis, rerouting, costing and usage alternatives.
• Advises IS and system users in the development and implementation of logistics systems improvements and changes.
• Responds to Requests for Information (RFI) from potential software vendors.
• Tests vendor software packages to identify potential shortcomings; ascertains vendors' ability to customize products to Home Depot specifications.

  NATURE AND SCOPE

  • Reports to Sr. Manager, Supply Chain
  • Typically requires interpersonal skills for dealing with sensitive or controversial situations.
  • Typically faces situations that are unstructured and require original approaches.
  • Typically considers new courses of action within broad policies and medium-term goals when solving problems.
  • Typically, once given general assignments, determines priorities and defines what should be done and how to do it.

    Environment:

    • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
    • Under regular pressure to meet deadlines, quotas and/or must frequently deal with difficult issues related to people or situations.

      
      Travel:

      • Typically requires overnight travel more than less than 25% of the time.