Channel Manager

## Manager - Core Channel ManagementApplylocations: Atlanta-GA-UStime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R26003829## **Preferred Qualifications:*** 7+ years of experience in Channel Management, Supplier Management, Supply Chain Strategy, or related business functions.* Proven success building strategic relationships with suppliers, merchants, and cross-functional stakeholders.* Experience driving channel optimization, process improvements, and change management initiatives.* Strong consulting and influencing skills with the ability to resolve complex supplier and business partner challenges.* Advanced analytical skills, including cost-benefit analysis, business case development, and data-driven decision-making.* Advanced proficiency in Excel with experience using SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar analytics tools.* Proven experience leading cross-functional projects and developing analyst-level teams.* Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Analytics, or related field; advanced degree preferred.**Job Summary**Responsible for the overall strategy and execution of facilities functions, as well as the planning and directing of activities and operations of supply chain development. Build partnerships with transportation and logistics teams to collectively develop and execute strategies within the supply chain network.**Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities*** Develops, maintains and utilizes various tools to enable effective development, education and direction of the supply chain process.* Develops effective communication and processes with the transportation and logistics teams.* Evaluates suppliers on best value, including service and methods, to improve field productivity and price.* Drives usage of cost models to validate commodity strategies and to understand significant cost drivers.* Assists in translating complex system models (Llamasoft, Tableau) into executive-level presentations with analyses and data driven recommendations.* Schedules and executes periodic evaluations to ensure vendors are adhering to pricing contracts and agreements.* Ensures effective response time on delivery of materials to the job sites and monitors service delivery to ensure the agreed targets and standards are met.* Provides leadership for supply chain projects both internal and external. **Nature and Scope*** Solutions require analysis and investigation.* Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.* Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff. **Work Environment*** Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.* Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.* Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. **Education and Experience*** Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.**Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion**We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.**Equal Employment Opportunity**HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr