The Senior Director, Distribution Operations will have the opportunity be a part of the construction of Under Armour’s newest Distribution Operation from ground up. We are seeking an individual, with operational start-up experience, to lead the opening and ongoing operations for a 1 million square foot Distribution House that will be constructed in the South East (Location to be determined). The ideal candidate for the Senior Director, Distribution Operations – South East position will have a passion for start-up operations, processes and systems, and enjoy building great teams.
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Directly responsible for all aspects of the successful facility startup of the new Distribution House located in the South East.
Oversees the transition from startup to operation of the South East Distribution House to distribute products in the most cost effective manner within quality and compliance standards.
Ensures the establishment of operations initiatives for improvement in safety, quality, cost and delivery.
Leading the use of capital to optimize productivity and enable capacity in order to optimize total cost.
Ensures the establishment of operations standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete and on-time delivery.
Establishes manufacturing policies in the areas of materials usage, shipping and receiving, capacity planning, production scheduling and customer satisfaction.
Recommend and implement strategic changes in manufacturing and global operations strategy.
Builds, develops and manages an operations leadership team capable of carrying out needed operations strategies.
Responsible for the operations and production budget, ensuring compliance with organizational expenditure requirements.
Responsible for achieving optimum labor and least amount of overhead and material costs in the Distribution operation.
Alerts executive team of any service, cost or labor overruns and makes recommendations, implementing solutions to problems relating to same.
Keeps up-to-date on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance.
Education/Experience/Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MBA or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering field, with at least 10 years of related experience in a Distribution environment; or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Direct responsibility for apparel Distribution Center startups, transitioning to full operations, is critical.
A proven track record of building strong teams with great results. History of attracting great talent.
A sincere and contagious passion to take the brand to new levels
Experience in the apparel and/or footwear industries strongly preferred.
Strong and proven relationships across functional lines. A great partner.
Smart, creative, compelling, driven. Not afraid to lead others past their comfort zone(s). Creates a sense of urgency and brings tasks to completion.
Respectful of what Under Armour has accomplished to date
Ability to listen, to discern and to respect the beliefs of team mates
Strong Creative ability to drive the future of UA Distribution
Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Summary The Senior Director, Distribution Operations will have the opportunity be a part of the construction of Under Armour’s newest Distribution Operation from ground up. We are seeking an individual, with operational start-up experience, to lead the opening and ongoing operations for a 1 million square foot Distribution House that will be constructed in the South East (Location to be determined). The ideal candidate for the Senior Director, Distribution Operations – South East position will have a passion for start-up operations, processes and systems, and enjoy building great teams.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Directly responsible for all aspects of the successful facility startup of the new Distribution House located in the South East.
Oversees the transition from startup to operation of the South East Distribution House to distribute products in the most cost effective manner within quality and compliance standards.
Ensures the establishment of operations initiatives for improvement in safety, quality, cost and delivery.
Leading the use of capital to optimize productivity and enable capacity in order to optimize total cost.
Ensures the establishment of operations standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete and on-time delivery.
Establishes manufacturing policies in the areas of materials usage, shipping and receiving, capacity planning, production scheduling and customer satisfaction.
Recommend and implement strategic changes in manufacturing and global operations strategy.
Builds, develops and manages an operations leadership team capable of carrying out needed operations strategies.
Responsible for the operations and production budget, ensuring compliance with organizational expenditure requirements.
Responsible for achieving optimum labor and least amount of overhead and material costs in the Distribution operation.
Alerts executive team of any service, cost or labor overruns and makes recommendations, implementing solutions to problems relating to same.
Keeps up-to-date on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance.
Education/Experience/Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MBA or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering field, with at least 10 years of related experience in a Distribution environment; or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Direct responsibility for apparel Distribution Center startups, transitioning to full operations, is critical.
A proven track record of building strong teams with great results. History of attracting great talent.
A sincere and contagious passion to take the brand to new levels
Experience in the apparel and/or footwear industries strongly preferred.
Strong and proven relationships across functional lines. A great partner.
Smart, creative, compelling, driven. Not afraid to lead others past their comfort zone(s). Creates a sense of urgency and brings tasks to completion.
Respectful of what Under Armour has accomplished to date
Ability to listen, to discern and to respect the beliefs of team mates
Strong Creative ability to drive the future of UA Distribution
Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well; Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external); Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
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