What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Supply Chain position at Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania?
Job Details
Description
Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that funds job training, education, and other community programs by selling donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. We offer life-changing work on a mission-minded team. We are 1,000 working as one, and each of us is essential to helping our community thrive. For three years running, Goodwill has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s “Most Inspiring Companies”.
We offer a wide range of career opportunities from entry-level to management in retail, human services, and administrative fields. Learn more about working at Goodwill. You can help. We can show you how.
Position Summary
The Director of Supply Chain provides leadership and oversight for outlet, salvage, recycling, distribution and transportation operations for the Donated Goods & Retail Division. This role is responsible for maximizing financial performance for the entire Supply Chain division. This position plays a lead role in Goodwill’s sustainability initiatives including reducing the amount of waste created through waste diversion efforts and the creation of circular solutions for post-consumer household goods.
This position will direct warehouse inventory management, distribution, transportation, forecasting, customer service for internal and external stakeholders.
This position serves as a member of the Leadership Council.
Duties Will Also Include But Are Not Limited To
Schedule: Will vary, must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Travel: Local travel may will be required.
Qualifications
Description
Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia is a nonprofit organization that funds job training, education, and other community programs by selling donated clothing and household items in Goodwill stores and online. We offer life-changing work on a mission-minded team. We are 1,000 working as one, and each of us is essential to helping our community thrive. For three years running, Goodwill has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s “Most Inspiring Companies”.
We offer a wide range of career opportunities from entry-level to management in retail, human services, and administrative fields. Learn more about working at Goodwill. You can help. We can show you how.
Position Summary
The Director of Supply Chain provides leadership and oversight for outlet, salvage, recycling, distribution and transportation operations for the Donated Goods & Retail Division. This role is responsible for maximizing financial performance for the entire Supply Chain division. This position plays a lead role in Goodwill’s sustainability initiatives including reducing the amount of waste created through waste diversion efforts and the creation of circular solutions for post-consumer household goods.
This position will direct warehouse inventory management, distribution, transportation, forecasting, customer service for internal and external stakeholders.
This position serves as a member of the Leadership Council.
Duties Will Also Include But Are Not Limited To
- Lead, support, and ensure accountability of outlet store and salvage operations management to achieve financial and sustainability objectives
- Direct the coordination of inbound or outbound distribution operations, such as warehouse activities, safety performance, or logistics quality management
- Oversee daily and strategic transportation operations for Goodwill – review scheduling, routing, and dispatching of Goodwill shipments to ensure timely delivery while optimizing costs and efficiency
- Negotiate with suppliers or customers to improve supply chain efficiency
- Keep staff informed of all Goodwill initiatives, policy changes and updates and other general company information
- Contribute to short and long-term organizational planning and strategy as a member of the management team
Schedule: Will vary, must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
Travel: Local travel may will be required.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree AND at least 2 years of experience in either material movement, logistics, warehousing, or similar
- Supervisory experience is highly preferred
- Candidates are expected to provide current, valid clearances (Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Fingerprints Clearance, and PATCH)
Salary : $74,880 - $77,875
