Senior Program Manager, Direct Import

Company: GAMEUS
Location: Grapevine
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Description: In this role, you will champion expansion of the Direct Import program at GameStop. Defining and executing a vision to deliver results in building an import business. You will lead near-term improvements and long-term results derived from direct import expansion, improved operating margin, lower transportation costs, and increased competitive first to market advantage. We are looking for a Senior Program Manager who will take our import business to the next level. You will be responsible for the operational setup and execution of the destination service of the GameStop import supply chain to satisfy performance and budget goals. You thrive in an environment where we dig deep into the data to design and implement long-term solutions in collaboration with Retail, Operations and our SW Development teams Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will own the relationship with all 3PL carriers and ensure that all providers are meeting SLAs. Unique opportunity to build a data-driven, best-in-class direct import program. Other responsibilities include:

• Deliver KPIs defined for destination service, including root cause analysis, solution design and implementation.
• Manage internal support teams and build processes and tools to enable scalable and flexible operations.
• Accelerate profitable expansion of direct imports by implementing scalable processes to identify and on-board new import opportunities
• Create a cohesive and actionable roadmap for GLs by analyzing potential customer and financial implications of import process improvement opportunities, identifying, and prioritizing the most promising areas for impact, and securing cross-team support to implement required changes
• Partner with Merchandising, InStock, Operations and Transporation teams to identify root causes which create barriers to import expansion, then implementing robust plans to address.
• Work closely with Finance and Strategic Sourcing teams to uncover savings opportunities throughout the supply chain and further optimize GameStop's net landed cost.
• Accelerate profitable expansion of hardlines direct imports by implementing scalable processes to identify and on-board new import opportunities.
• Create a cohesive and actionable roadmap for GLs by analyzing potential customer and financial implications of import process improvement opportunities and securing cross-team support to implement required changes.
• Partner with Retail category teams, S&OP, and Allocation teams to identify and remedy barriers to import expansion.
• Advocate on behalf of Retail teams to optimize GameStop's import business.
• Work with Finance to uncover savings opportunities throughout the supply chain and further optimize GameStop's net landed cost. About You
  • 5+ years progressive experience in Logistics/Supply Chain roles including 3+ years experience managing or building direct import programs (air & ocean) at scale.
  • Skills: Program/Project Management, negotiation, vendor management, analytical tools/reporting (Excel, SQL, Tableau).
  • Experience or use of PMP/Lean Six Sigma/Kaizen
  • BA/BS or equivalent experience. Master's degree in business, operations, logistics, supply chain or related field a plus.

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