Analysis Skills, Business Support, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Data Collection, Distribution Services, Establish Priorities, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leadership, Lean Six Sigma, Merchandising, Multitasking, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Process Development, Process Improvement, Productivity Management, Project/Program Management, Retail, Root Cause Analysis, Spreadsheets, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain Optimization, Team Player, Trend Analysis, Vehicle Fleets, Word Processing
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tennessee
General Summary:
Supports cross-functional process improvement initiatives by partnering with merchandising, store operations, information systems to identify root causes and implement solutions that improve operational efficiency and reduce costs. Executes project management activities to support the successful delivery of process improvement initiatives.
Job Details:
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage and execute cross-functional projects that deliver significant value. Supports the definition of project scope, timelines, and deliverables, and ensures milestones are met through effective coordination and follow-up.
- Supports the identification, evaluation, and implementation of process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Contributes to process reviews and improvement initiatives to support business performance.
- Conducts analysis to identify process improvement opportunities by gathering data, performing root cause analysis, and evaluating performance trends. Recommends actionable solutions to improve productivity and operational outcomes.
- Partners with supply chain, store operations, merchandising, and other department leadership in the development and deployment of process improvement initiatives. Collaborates with IT, finance and other support functions to support implementation efforts and remove barriers to execution.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
- Ability to identify drivers of operational issues and perform root cause analysis.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical and process mapping skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to communicate findings and recommendations to leadership.
- Ability to support implementation of process improvements.
- Proficiency in spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation tools.
Qualifications:
Work Experience &/or Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or industrial engineering required, or may be substituted with equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of three to five years industrial engineering, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, and/or project management experience required.
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Dollar General
Goodlettsville, Tenn.-based Dollar General Corporation is the nation's largest small-box discount retailer. We make shopping for everyday needs simpler and hassle-free by offering a carefully edited assortment of the most popular brands at low everyday prices in small, convenient locations. Dollar General ranks among the largest retailers of top-quality brands made by America's most-trusted manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble, Kimberly Clark, Unilever, Kellogg's, General Mills and Nabisco. With more than $18 Billion in sales, Dollar General has over 12,000 stores in 43 states and 12 distribution centers.
10,000 employees or more
http://www.dollargeneral.com/