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Requirements found

Logistics (must) Training (must) Inventory (nice) Supply Chain (must) Spanish (nice)

What this posting asks for

Level: Manager — The title says "Manager".

Main responsibilities

• Lead the design, launch, and stabilization of the Memphis reverse logistics operation.
• Partner with Reverse Logistics, 3PL Engineering, and cross-functional teams to establish the operating model, process flow, layout, equipment, systems, stand…
• Serve as the primary operational liaison between alo and the contracted 3PL; establish priorities, operating rhythms, decision paths, and accountability for …
• Establish and manage performance measures for safety, quality, productivity, cost, inventory accuracy, cycle time, backlog, and service; lead corrective acti…
• Develop labor, capacity, and operating plans using forecasted returns, productivity expectations, seasonality, and business requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, Lean methods, root-cause analysis, and structured problem solving to improve throughput, inventory recove…
• Partner with Technology, Engineering, Facilities, Inventory Control, Finance, Safety, Loss Prevention, and Supply Chain to implement scalable processes, syst…
• Identify operational risks, constraints, and performance gaps; recommend practical solutions and communicate priorities to alo and contracted 3PL leadership.
• Support broader reverse logistics and distribution initiatives across the alo network.
• Key Competencies :

Competencies an interviewer will look for

• Technical skill Core
  In the posting: “Partner with Reverse Logistics, 3PL Engineering, and cross-functional teams to establish the operating model, process flow, layout, equipment, systems, stand…” · “Partner with Technology, Engineering, Facilities, Inventory Control, Finance, Safety, Loss Prevention, and Supply Chain to implement scalable processes, syst…” · “Cross-functional project execution involving technology, engineering, facilities, inventory control, finance, safety, and loss prevention.”
  Show it by: Names the tools, languages or systems used and how; Explains a technical choice and its trade-off.
• Problem solving Core
  In the posting: “The role leads through influence by translating alo strategy into executable priorities, monitoring performance, resolving issues, and holding the operating …” · “Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, Lean methods, root-cause analysis, and structured problem solving to improve throughput, inventory recove…” · “Data-driven problem solving, root-cause analysis, Lean methods, and continuous improvement.”
  Show it by: Describes a real problem, the options considered and the one chosen; Shows how the cause was found, not just the fix.
• Teamwork and collaboration Core
  In the posting: “This onsite role reports to the Director of Reverse Logistics and partners with the contracted 3PL and alo cross-functional leaders to build scalable process…” · “Partner with Reverse Logistics, 3PL Engineering, and cross-functional teams to establish the operating model, process flow, layout, equipment, systems, stand…” · “Partner with Technology, Engineering, Facilities, Inventory Control, Finance, Safety, Loss Prevention, and Supply Chain to implement scalable processes, syst…”
  Show it by: Says what they did inside a team, not only what 'we' did; Shows how a disagreement was handled.
• Planning and organisation Core
  In the posting: “The role leads through influence by translating alo strategy into executable priorities, monitoring performance, resolving issues, and holding the operating …” · “establish priorities, operating rhythms, decision paths, and accountability for execution.” · “recommend practical solutions and communicate priorities to alo and contracted 3PL leadership.”
  Show it by: Shows how priorities were set when everything was urgent; Mentions deadlines met and how.
• Data and analysis Core
  In the posting: “Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, Lean methods, root-cause analysis, and structured problem solving to improve throughput, inventory recove…” · “Operational leadership in a 3PL or outsourced operating model, including the ability to influence without direct reporting authority.” · “KPI development, performance management, labor and capacity planning, productivity management, and service-level execution.”
  Show it by: Uses a number to describe the situation or the result; Explains what the data showed and what was done with it.
• Attention to detail and quality Core
  In the posting: “Partner with Reverse Logistics, 3PL Engineering, and cross-functional teams to establish the operating model, process flow, layout, equipment, systems, stand…” · “Establish and manage performance measures for safety, quality, productivity, cost, inventory accuracy, cycle time, backlog, and service;” · “Drive continuous improvement through data analysis, Lean methods, root-cause analysis, and structured problem solving to improve throughput, inventory recove…”
  Show it by: Gives an example of an error caught before it caused harm; Names the check or standard they used.
• Stakeholder management Core
  In the posting: “This onsite role reports to the Director of Reverse Logistics and partners with the contracted 3PL and alo cross-functional leaders to build scalable process…” · “The role leads through influence by translating alo strategy into executable priorities, monitoring performance, resolving issues, and holding the operating …” · “Up to 50% travel is required, particularly during design, implementation, launch, training, and network-alignment activities.”
  Show it by: Shows how they aligned people with different goals; Explains how they handled a 'no' from someone senior.
• Communication Core
  In the posting: “recommend practical solutions and communicate priorities to alo and contracted 3PL leadership.” · “Clear communication with frontline, partner, and executive audiences;”
  Show it by: Adapts the message to the listener; Gives an example of explaining something clearly in writing or speech.
• Ownership and accountability Core
  In the posting: “The role leads through influence by translating alo strategy into executable priorities, monitoring performance, resolving issues, and holding the operating …” · “establish priorities, operating rhythms, decision paths, and accountability for execution.”
  Show it by: Takes a task from start to finish without being chased; Owns a mistake and what was changed after it.
• Leadership and mentoring Core
  In the posting: “recommend practical solutions and communicate priorities to alo and contracted 3PL leadership.” · “Operational leadership in a 3PL or outsourced operating model, including the ability to influence without direct reporting authority.”
  Show it by: Describes setting direction or a standard others followed; Names someone they coached and what changed for them.
• Customer focus Supporting
  In the posting: “Direct experience in reverse logistics, customer returns, refurbishment, recommerce, inventory recovery, or high-volume returns processing.”
  Show it by: Puts the customer's need in their own words; Shows a result for the customer, not only for the company.
• Adaptability and learning Supporting
  In the posting: “flexibility for nights, weekends, holidays, and peak periods as needed.”
  Show it by: Describes learning something new quickly and using it; Shows a change of plan and how they adjusted.

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