Assoc Dir-Supply Chain

Verizon Communications - Whiteland, IN

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Whiteland, IN

Telecommunications

About the position

The Associate Director of Supply Chain at Verizon will manage a team responsible for supporting Global Operations, focusing on transportation initiatives for Devices, Network, Value, and International logistics. This role involves evaluating transportation models, implementing cost containment strategies, and leading cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency. The position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders while overseeing transportation dashboarding and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team with various responsibilities for supporting Global Operations.
• Act as the lead subject matter expert on new initiatives and projects across the transportation team.
• Support scoping initiatives and build out business cases for implementation.
• Evaluate the current transportation model and identify strategies to decrease costs while meeting service level commitments.
• Lead a team responsible for analyzing cost containment initiatives and process improvements across the transportation network.
• Lead cross-functional matrix teams while implementing new projects.
• Oversee transportation dashboarding and reporting maintenance.
• Manage the 3rd party freight auditor for auditing transportation spend.
• Produce and deliver reports to senior management to track productivity, quality, and efficiency of carriers.
• Drive tactical transportation cost containment initiatives.

Requirements

• Eight or more years of relevant experience in transportation operations or military experience.
• Experience managing a team and transportation operations.
• Strong technical experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Analytical skills with the ability to identify trends in data.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Nice-to-haves

• A degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business.
• Master's degree in Supply Chain or a related field.
• Well organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to prioritize projects and establish realistic timelines.
• Strong relationship management skills with various stakeholders.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with defined work location and work from home options.
• Minimum eight assigned office days per month.
• Equal Employment Opportunity and commitment to diversity and inclusion.