Director DC Ops

Role Overview

• Developing and leading the performance management and oversight of CK’s network of 3PL providers that operate our owned distribution centers
• Contributing and thought leadership for Circle K’s evolving supply chain of the future
• the build out of four additional distribution centers in the Southeast. Full life cycle project management
• Developing and overseeing the operational execution and budgetary adherence across the core functions of warehouse operations and outbound/store delivery transportation operations
• Developing and owning the annual budget creation and ongoing P+L management across a growing footprint of company owned DCs. OpEx, CapEx, Labor, Warehouse, Transportation, Fleet, Material Handling Equipment, Repair & Maintenance, Product Loss, etc.
• Developing and building out Circle K’s must win KPIs and service level agreements of the future
• Collaborating with 3PL providers to foster a culture of continuous improvement, commercial value unlock, and overarching cost reductions. I.E. Warehouse slotting, store routing, etc.
• Collaborating and implementing with the 3PL providers best processes/governance for product loss prevention, shrink reduction, and spoilage mitigation
• Partnering with Circle K FP&A and our 3PL providers to manage and optimize inventory working capital/days on hand levels and inventory turns
• Contributing and thought leadership and execution to unlock commercial value; maximizing the existing DC footprint, building out of new distribution centers, commissary/co-packer capabilities, in-sourcing existing functions that are currently outsourced, etc.
• Identifying enterprise-wide operational gaps and opportunities, and shaping process or policy changes that support business performance and outcomes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field preferred. Other combinations of career/job-related experience and/or education may be substituted
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics or distribution
• 7 years managing 3PL providers in a large multi-site environment (outsourced operations/logistics) (or) managing company owned/operated DC operations in a large multi-site environment (or) managing end-to-end supply chain within retail, CPG, food service, or broadline/systems-based distribution
• A minimum of three years of direct management experience leading direct reports.
• Must have the ability to manage and prioritize multiple work streams in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
• Must have demonstrated leadership skills, possess the ability to influence others, and be data driven in everyday decision making
• Demonstrated skill in analyzing and addressing moderately complex issues
• An entrepreneurial spirit interested and experienced in overhauling/building out functionalities from scratch
• Experience with Business Intelligence platforms, data sets, and visualized analytics. Microsoft Power BI and query-based functionality in Excel
• Ability to collaborate and work cross-functionally with various internal corporate teams, business units and a large base of external 3rd party vendors/suppliers
• Willing and able to travel (20% – 40%) within North America to Circle K owned distribution centers, commissaries, and co-packers.

Tech Stack

• Packer

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Complete benefits packages (medical, dental, 401k, employee stock plan, etc.).
• People Perks which allows for great discounts on food and fuel.
• Vacation / PTO time
• Work in a collaborative, dynamic and high performing team.
• Work for a leading, innovative, and growing company in convenience stores operations.
• Fortune 500 company and a 5 time Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner.
• Tuition reimbursement of $5,000 per year.
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and to evolve professionally in a fast-growing company.