Program Manager (On-site)

Our Distribution and Transportation teams keep learning materials moving from our facilities to classrooms and homes across the country and the work behind that is more data-driven than most people expect. As our Program Manager youll sit at the intersection of project leadership and operational analysis turning complex data into decisions that make our supply chain faster and smarter. Youll report directly to our SVP of Distribution and Transportation and take real ownership of initiatives that shape how we work not just how we report on it. 

A day on the job looks like this: 

• Lead operational improvement initiatives across our distribution centers and transportation network defining scope timelines budgets and success metrics then tracking results after go-live to make sure gains stick. 
• Build and maintain analytical models in Excel SQL and Python/VBA that surface trends measure project impact and automate repetitive workflows so your team can spend time on decisions not data wrangling. 
• Write SQL queries to pull and analyze operational data directly from source systems translating large and complex datasets into clear recommendations leadership can act on. 
• Design automated reporting solutions that deliver real-time operational insights support root-cause analysis and reduce the manual lift of recurring reports. 
• Partner cross-functionally to align priorities clear obstacles and keep initiatives on track connecting the right people and sharing what you learn to raise the quality of project and data work across the team. 

Qualifications :

Got the skills and experience Heres what were looking for: 

Required

• 46 years of experience in operational analytics supply chain analysis or project management within a distribution logistics or related environment. 
• Fluency in SQL comfortable writing queries joining tables and aggregating data from large operational datasets without hand-holding. 
• Advanced Excel skills including complex formulas pivot tables and data modeling. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects end-to-end including scope definition stakeholder alignment and post-implementation measurement. 
• Bachelors degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical experience. 

Preferred

• Experience with Python or VBA for workflow automation. 
• PMP certification or active pursuit of one. 
• Background in retail e-commerce or consumer products distribution. 
• Business-level Spanish proficiency. 
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Supply Chain or a related discipline. 

What sets you apart 

• You dont wait for a report to tell you something is off you go find it in the data yourself. 
• You translate technical findings into plain language that a non-analytical leader can act on immediately. 
• You treat a project plan as a living document not a one-time deliverable and you adjust proactively when conditions change. 
• You share what you know freely a better-informed team produces better outcomes and you believe that. 

Additional Information :

And heres our end of the bargain!

At Lakeshore we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

For this position new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at a salary rate between $82000-$114500 depending on relevant experience & skillset.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidates relevant experience location and skillset.

• Bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverageEPO PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefitschoose what you like ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dressand we really mean it

At Lakeshore we know our diversity makes us stronger and when everyone feels included and valued we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers families and children we serve.

We know we couldnt do the extraordinary things were doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group Lakeshore is more than a great place to workits a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out we give everything weve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success were constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if youre a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference wed love to hear from you. 
 
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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time