JOB SUMMARY:

The Demand Chain Strategy Manager will work to define the Demand Chain strategy to support 7-Eleven stores to efficiently and effectively deliver product from supplier to the end customer. The primary focus areas will be defining optimal distribution models, developing partner negotiation strategy and driving analysis to aid in negotiations.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Analyze current product path and supply chain channels consisting of 31+ wholesale distribution centers, 24 proprietary distribution centers and direct to store (DSD) to understand and create baselines for aggregate cost, cost per unit, fixed/variable costs and service levels
Create complex analytical models assessing multivariable scenarios to understand enterprise impact of potential network variations and changes of product path to store for >$12B of Cost of Goods purchases
Present detailed recommendations (written and verbal) to executive leadership based on analytical modeling output to maximize customer experience, drive company goals and cost effectively support the enterprise.
Identify strategic KPIs to drive service partner accountability, creating reporting to drive collaborative and measurable plans for continuous improvement
Lead team of managers and Sr. Analysts to create a holistic plan for our $1.5B proprietary distribution network. This team will create evaluation methodologies, quantitatively asses partner capabilities, and recommend partner selections based on detailed analysis.
Summarize and report RFP results along with recommended path forward.
Develop negotiation strategies with key partners to support $12B Demand Chain strategy and future network roadmap
Drive analysis prior to and during negotiations to ensure all needs of the 7-Eleven business are met
Represent 7-Eleven and engage in detailed negotiations with strategic partner leadership (director +)
Collaborate with internal executive team to understand individual and organizational priorities related to Supply Chain strategy and partner contracts

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

EDUCATION: Bachelors/4 Yr Degree

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 7+ years

YEARS OF MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: 2+ years

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Strategic Thinking - Ability to understand future organizational goals, incorporating short-term and long-term desired outcomes and apply to decision-making and recommendations
Results-driven - Demonstrated ability to deliver results and achieve site-specific KPIs.
Communication - Excellent communication skills to coordinate effectively with internal cross-functional teams and external partners.
Leadership - Lead other Strategy team members and develop team to grow team strength from content and business skills perspective

If an hourly or salary range is included in this ad it represents the range 7-Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in this state. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, long-term incentive compensation, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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