Responsibilities:

• Provides visible hands-on leadership to PDC managers and their supervisors assisting them in developing a workforce that is highly focused efficient improvement-oriented and motivated for success
• Understands overall company strategies goals and objectives; develops and drives department strategy goals & objectives to align for maximum impact. Effectively communicates with company leadership and throughout the assigned area of responsibility
• Effectively communicates operational objectives and plans to the PDC workforce ensuring that all employees have a common understanding of strategic PDC direction and whether they are making measurable progress toward common objectives
• Establishes a continuous improvement plan with metrics for PDC that will lead to a leaner and more efficient operation resulting in more profitable business practices while increasing customer satisfaction levels
• Works as an effective corporate liaison with sales/customer service purchasing accounting and other functional areas within DigiKey to maximize order fulfillment efficiency and company profitability
• Assumes responsibility for the layout of company order fulfillment receiving facilities as well as the companys off-site warehousing locations.
• Works closely with the DigiKey Information Technology group to automate manual functions and increase order fulfillment efficiencies across the operation
• Ensures ISO (quality) and OSHA (safety) compliance. Creates metrics to ensure that long term performance can be measured and improved. Serve on safety councils and committees
• Develops performance-based metrics for individuals and departments within PDC measuring actual performance against standards and adjusting the metrics accordingly to ensure ongoing steady improvement in the performance of individuals and groups/departments within PDC
• Identifies opportunities for team andor leader (managersupervisor) development (e.g. hard or soft skills) to ensure industry and corporate standards are met; partner whenwhere appropriate to develop and organize development activities
• Owns an effective human resources planning process communicating to DigiKey HR on an ongoing basis regarding projected staffing needs based on objective system reporting and maintaining adequate staffing levels in the PDC at all times
• Provides direction and guidance to employees and manage issues appropriately. Partner with Human Resources (HR) when needed
• Works closely with DigiKey leadership to identify develop and implement continuous improvements
• Monitors and evaluates performance dashboards and reports; determines root cause of issues & proposelead recommendations & implementation for resolution
• May championlead organizational change initiatives (e.g. process technology etc.)
• Improves DigiKeys ranking among other industry electronic distributors with regard to the overall perceived quality and timeliness of order fulfillment (Same day ship percentages accuracy etc.)
• Builds upon current financial metrics within the distribution network to enhance budgets analytical reporting and cost accounting for PDC
• Develops near term (1-3 year) functional plan to achieve PDC objectives; contributes to the development of the long-term (5 years) department and strategic plan.
• Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Ability to travel - domestically and internationally as neededrequested

Required Knowledge Skills and Experience

• Bachelors degree in business administration or similar area of study or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 10 years of managerial or related experience such as mentorship team lead roles or career development and being a leader of leaders.
• 3 years of experience in DigiKey &/or industry experience in inventory control continuous improvement Data & Analytics warehouse distribution or other relevant work experience
• Demonstrated success in leadershipmanagement role within an interdepartmental and dynamic company (i.e. global matrixed organization)
• Demonstrated ability to build and foster influential relationships at all levels across and outside of the DigiKey organization.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate professionally at all levels within the organization to identify and resolve problems and implement new initiatives.
• Shown fiscal responsibility with the ability to understand and measure the cost-effectiveness of the department.
• Shown ability to actively participate as a member of the DigiKey Management Team to meet corporate goals.
• In-depth knowledge of WMS systems and proven experience in rolling out new systems
• Experience in setting up new distribution facilities and integrating existing facilities

Tools/Systems/Software:

• Knowledge of WMS (warehouse management systems)
• Microstrategy
• KiSoft
• Knapp/MTS
• Power BI reporting
• SQP Dashboard

Physical Requirements:

• Able to twist or bend and occasionally climb stairs
• Able to reach with hands and arms above shoulder level
• Generally spend the workday sitting at a workstation and operating computer devices such as but not limited to keyboard mouse and screenGenerally spend the workday performing repetitive motions that involve or affect the hands head and other parts of your body
• Capable of spending 8-10 hours walking/standing on concrete
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder height

Compensation:

The base pay range for this position is:

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Many factors influence the determination of base pay within a range including the candidates work experience in related roles; the candidates knowledge skills capabilities and performance; the relative pay of other DigiKey employees in similar roles; and the budget available for the position.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The employer does not offer immigration sponsorship for this opportunity.

DigiKey Electronics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority female veteran and disabled and other diverse candidates to apply and be considered for open positions.