Advantage Solutions
Location
Rogers, AR | United States
Job description
Summary
Senior Vice President Operations
At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses!We are seeking a highly dynamic & talented Senior Vice President (SVP) of Operations to be responsible for setting overall operational strategy, overseeing the Business Unit P&L, and driving accountability to achieve successful results. As a member of the senior management team, the SVP Operations leads team management, performance management, strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting initiatives, in addition to problem solving and process development. Focus on defining measurable results for the organization that enable and support outstanding program execution for our clients. Results will be attained through ensuring alignment between the operational capabilities of the organization with the business performance goals.
Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!
What we offer:
Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
401(k) with company match
Training and Career Development
Generous Paid Time-Off
Responsibilities:
Create and define the long-term strategy, including but not limited to, sourcing and procurement strategy, planning strategy, integrated data management strategy, and field support strategy; Secure and align resources to enable the long-term strategy.
Measure and evaluate operational activity against the go-to-market strategy and intended results.
Harness the operational capabilities of the organization to drive programs and processes while driving budgetary discipline.
Build processes and infrastructure to enable scalable, measurable and profitable growth.
Make adjustments and optimize service quality to maximize our one-to-one consumer interactions.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degreeor equivalent experiencerequired;MBA Degree or equivalent experiencepreferred
10+ years of general/leadership experience in an operations environment, including full P&L responsibility (budgeting, forecasting, etc.)
Previous experience managing 10+ direct reports
Experience working with major retail chains such as Wal-Mart, and/or experience in consumer package goods industry
Excellent strategic thinking and process development skills; Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Job Will Remain Open Until Filled
Responsibilities
The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Job Purpose
The SVP Operations is responsible for setting overall operational strategy, overseeing the Business Unit P&L, and driving accountability to achieve successful results for the Team. As a member of the senior management team, the SVP Operations leads team management, performance management, strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting initiatives, in addition to problem solving and process development. Focus on defining measureable results for the organization that enable and support outstanding program execution for our clients. Results will be attained through ensuring alignment between the operational capabilities of the organization with the business performance goals.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Tactical Leadership
Operational Leadership
Optimization
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports
Indirect Reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job
Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
(Preferred): MBA Degree or equivalent experience
Field of Study/Area of Experience:
10+ years of general/leadership experience in an operations environment, including full P&L responsibility (budgeting, forecasting, etc.)
Previous experience managing 10+ direct reports
Experience working with major retail chains such as Best Buy, Wal-Mart, and/or experience in consumer package goods industry.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Expert level influencing skills – ability to manage internal and external boundaries, set expectations, and build alignment at varying management levels/client interface
Expert level insight skills – ability to identify and develop robust data on internal and external operations (especially regarding customer expectations and alternatives) and transform that data into decisions that balance risk with reward
Expert level execution skills - ability to coordinate mutually agreed expectations of what is promised to the customer into measureable business results
Expert level credibility skills – ability to use personal effectiveness to link relationships, processes, and business methodologies with cost-saving activities
Excellent strategic thinking and process development skills
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Must be able to effectively handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a highly complex environment
Team player with good people skills
Ability to manage and develop a team of 10 or more employees, including direct and indirect reports
Environmental & Physical Requirements
Office / Sedentary Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.
Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Important Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
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