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Director, Inventory and Logistics
AAON, Inc.. Develop and maintain the enterprise Inventory & Logistics strategy and future-state operating model .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and transforming inventory, logistics, and supply chain strategies, with a strong focus on process design, governance, and performance measurement. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence execution in complex, multi-site environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Inventory ManagementLogistics Strategy DevelopmentProcess DesignCross-Functional LeadershipFinancial Analysis
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Hard Skills
Warehouse Strategy and DesignMaterial Flow OptimizationNetwork DesignCapacity PlanningPerformance MeasurementLean Operating PrinciplesContinuous ImprovementData AnalysisAutomationSupply Chain Management
Soft Skills
Influencing ExecutionChange ManagementCollaborationAnalytical ThinkingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
Enterprise Resource PlanningWarehouse Management SystemsData Analytics ToolsMaterial-Handling EquipmentAutomation Technologies
Certifications & Qualifications
Supply Chain CertificationInventory Management CertificationLogistics CertificationLean CertificationSix Sigma Certification
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing OperationsDistribution NetworksAutomotive IndustryAerospace IndustryComplex Manufacturing Environments
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and maintain the enterprise Inventory & Logistics strategy and future-state operating model
- Design scalable processes, standards, governance, and operating frameworks for inventory, material flow, warehousing, shipping, transportation, and distribution
- Assess current-state operations to identify systemic constraints, capacity limitations, process gaps, and business risks
- Develop enterprise roadmaps for warehouse capacity, material flow, network design, material-handling infrastructure, automation, technology, transportation, and logistics capabilities
- Establish process architecture, performance measures, controls, governance, and decision rights across functions and operating locations
- Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives establishing or transforming inventory, warehouse, material-flow, transportation, and logistics capabilities across multiple locations
- Develop data-driven recommendations and business cases for capacity, infrastructure, network, technology, automation, capital, transportation, and third-party logistics investments
- Serve as the enterprise subject-matter expert and strategic advisor for inventory, warehousing, material flow, transportation, distribution, and logistics strategy
- Influence adoption of enterprise strategies, standards, processes, and solutions across a matrixed organization
- Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Facilities, Quality, Procurement, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and other functions
- Develop common performance measures, maturity assessments, playbooks, tools, and governance processes
- Evaluate warehouse layouts, storage strategies, space utilization, inventory controls, material flow, throughput, transportation, distribution networks, and material-handling capabilities
- Provide functional guidance to site and business leaders regarding logistics challenges, capability gaps, operating-model adoption, capacity requirements, and transformation priorities
- Benchmark internal and external practices to improve service, productivity, safety, inventory performance, working capital, material flow, and cost effectiveness
- Establish functional methodologies, standards, competencies, and training requirements
- Lead change management and adoption for enterprise inventory, logistics, process, technology, automation, network, and infrastructure initiatives
- Provide functional assurance and escalate significant inventory, logistics, process, capacity, control, or performance risks
- Analyze operational, logistics, capacity, inventory, and financial information and translate findings into strategies, operating models, business cases, and investment recommendations
- Travel between operating locations, suppliers, logistics partners, and other business locations as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or a related field
- 12+ years of progressive experience in inventory management, warehousing, logistics, materials management, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or related disciplines
- Significant experience in complex multi-site manufacturing, distribution, or logistics environments
- Experience developing or transforming inventory, warehouse, material-flow, transportation, or logistics strategies and operating models
- Any combination of education and experience providing an equivalent background
- Expert knowledge of inventory management, warehouse strategy and design, material flow, logistics, transportation, distribution, internal controls, and lean operating principles
- Advanced enterprise and systems-thinking skills
- Advanced knowledge of process design, network optimization, governance, benchmarking, continuous improvement, and organizational change management
- Strong financial and analytical skills, including working capital management, cost-to-serve analysis, business-case development, capital prioritization, capacity planning, and performance measurement
- Ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives and influence execution across a complex, matrixed organization
- Ability to travel as required to manufacturing sites, distribution centers, suppliers, logistics partners, and other business locations
- Ability to perform essential physical functions, including prolonged sitting/standing, computer work, moving through operational environments, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 25 pounds
- Master’s degree preferred
- Relevant professional certification in supply chain, inventory management, logistics, Lean, or Six Sigma preferred
- Previous experience leading large-scale operational or logistics organizations preferred
- Experience with enterprise resource planning, warehouse management, data, automation, and material-handling environments preferred
- Experience within automotive, aerospace, or similarly complex manufacturing environments preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time-off
- Paid holidays
- Healthcare insurance & Health Savings Accounts
- Profit sharing or Annual Incentive Plan Bonus
- Premium 401(k) plan