Overview
Overview
NOTE: Trainer may be based out of any MAJOR city that Office Depot Supply Chain has a large Distribution Center. Must have access to Airport. Travel 75% of the time! Some of our primary locations: Dallas, Buford, Newville, Signal Hill, Fremont, Houston,Cincinnati, Hamilton, Weston, and Itasca
The Supply Chain Trainer (Implementer) will be integral in the adoption of a new Krber 1 WMS platform across the Supply Chain distribution network. his individual will combine process expertise and technical knowledge to facilitate the bridge between operations and WMS. This role will be evolutionary with heavy emphasis on user acceptance testing and go-live operations across the United States. Translation of Supply Chain needs will be imperative to accept functional specifications. Over time, the role will migrate into a focus on training sustainment, workflow improvements, and best practice sharing.
This individual will need to be fanatical about the quality of their outputs and maintain a macro view of Supply Chain operations and how to best support our 5C culture.
Being able to travel to warehouses and watch the system work, identify opportunities with leadership, and partner with our associate base should be the definition of a great day!
Develop and implement training curriculum (operational and leadership) to meet the needs of warehouse operations.
Create and edit standard operating procedures, workflow diagrams, quick reference, user and learning guides by conducting in-depth interviews with subject matter experts, managers and/or associates and observation.
Meet with the owners of various business units (Inventory management, warehouse, cross dock, etc.) for front-end needs assessment to determine how information communications can close the perceived gap in employee understanding/performance. If so, determine the goals and objectives to be addressed, identify the target audience(s) and their needs, anticipate, and identify systemic obstacles through development and implementation. If not, recommend an appropriate alternative or intervention.
Create and maintain share pointe and intranet sites for standards and procedures, quick reference, user/learning guides and communicate to all channels.
Works with the Training Manager on assigned projects to ensure all system enhancements are regression, SIT and UAT tested prior to rollout to the field.
Communicates status, issues, and recommendations for projects back to the Training managers to ensure the business needs are met.
Recommend changes, updates, and audit warehouse Standard Operating Procedures.
Work with Information Technology and facility General Managers to recommend changes, and to test and implement new processes. Develop and audit Operational Reviews by functional area. To provide consistency over all processes and procedures throughout all the Supply Chain Division improving efficiencies.
Must be able to self -manage (time, travel, and expenses). Manage and schedule timelines for PMO projects.
Conduct training in all facets of the Supply Chain Operations, e.g. receiving, production, inventory control, transportation, administration and systems (AOPS/JMil, IMS, and WMS).
Plans and organizes training to meet the needs of the field.
Tracks, evaluate and reports the progress of managers/supervisor trainees to facility leadership teams.
Assume temporary leadership role when customer service levels are not being maintained.
Minimum Requirements
Travel, up to 75%
Live near major Metroplex Airport and Office Depot Distribution Center
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
Area of Study : Supply Chain, Logistics, or related disciplines. Lean/5S/Six Sigma a plus.
Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years experience in related field
Type of Experience: Supply Chain, Logistics, and Training
Technical Competencies: Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and G-Mail
Skills and Ability
Information Systems: Krber (Highjump), SharePoint. AOPS, WMS, IMS,
Strong supply chain logistics and operations background
Able to identify inefficiencies in a process and recommend solutions
Ability to coordinate multiple projects, multi-task, and meet changing deadlines.
Hands-on experience with html authoring and word processing tools.
Ability to learn new software programs and implement when appropriate.
Leadership skills/self -management
Good organizational and interpersonal skills
Personal Attributes:
Positive and Engaging
People Oriented
Action Oriented
Integrity, Accountability & Trust
Demonstrate passion for the brand, products, services, and solutions offered to our customers
Must possess a desire to develop others and impact businesses processes
Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule
The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization! For immediate consideration for this exciting position, please click the Apply Now button.
How To Apply
Click the Apply Now button on the Office Depot Career Page and follow the instructions on each page. When you have completed the application, click the submit button.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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