Sr. Director, Facilities Leader

About the role

Be part of an amazing story Macy’s is more than just a store. We’re a story. One that’s captured the hearts and minds of America for more than 160 years. A story about innovations and traditions…about inspiring stores and irresistible products…about the excitement of the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks, and the wonder of the Thanksgiving Day Parade. We’ve been part of memorable moments and milestones for countless customers and colleagues. Those stories are part of what makes this such a special place to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and training to colleagues through both informal and formal programs.
• Establish consistent standards with the leadership team to ensure uniform coaching and performance-based feedback for all colleagues, while also maintaining accountability for results.
• Cultivate and sustain a culture dedicated to engagement and diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a colleague-centered workplace that prioritizes care and concern for all individuals.
• Ensure the efficiency of work methods, procedures, controls, and staffing, recommending alternatives as necessary to facilitate accurate and timely movement and processing of products.
• Manage warehouse layout to maximize efficiency, adapting to seasonal and inventory fluctuations.
• Lead all operational departments in alignment with company profit objectives and customer experience goals.
• Possess a thorough understanding of all operations KPIs, including production and planning, cost control, safety, inventory, facility maintenance, and shortage.
• Demonstrate strong community-building skills and serve as a senior leadership representative for Macy's community relations.
• Spearhead process improvement initiatives and identify opportunities for optimization, actively participating in strategic and business process improvement projects within the distribution network.
• Coordinate budget preparation and execution across operational functional areas.
• Review analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to track department progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• Continuously drive process improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and reduce overall costs.
• Collaborate with business partners to achieve results and implement solutions across key components of business operations, including Finance, Human Resources, Asset Protection, Merchandising, and Stores.
• Uphold a culture of safety throughout the organization.
• Foster an environment of acceptance and respect that strengthens relationships, and ensures authentic connections with colleagues, customers, and communities.

Requirements

• Leadership: Proven ability to develop high-performing teams, foster a culture of engagement, inclusion, and community, and drive results through effective leadership.
• Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic skills to develop short- and long-term plans for continuous improvement and achievement of organizational objectives.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively interact with stakeholders across various departments and levels within the organization.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and demands.
• Team Development: Skill in managing and developing direct reports, fostering individual growth and performance excellence, and building effective teams.
• Financial Acumen: Strong financial skills and understanding of supply chain metrics to drive business results and make informed decisions.
• Relationship Building: Ability to establish trust and credibility with internal and external stakeholders, cultivating smooth working relationships and rapport.
• Problem-Solving: React quickly and appropriately to operational issues, follow up on unresolved matters promptly, and drive continuous process improvement.
• Customer Focus: Create a customer-focused environment where excellent service is provided to all customers, ensuring business decisions align with customer needs and expectations.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other relevant business software to effectively analyze data and communicate information.
• Industry Understanding: Goods-to-Person automation, business and intellectual competencies, including industry understanding of warehouse management, negotiation skills, strategic planning, staff development, and creativity in problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
• 5+ years’ advanced knowledge of Supply Chain processes and systems.

Skills

• Leadership: Proven ability to develop high-performing teams, foster a culture of engagement, inclusion, and community, and drive results through effective leadership.
• Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic skills to develop short- and long-term plans for continuous improvement and achievement of organizational objectives.
• Communication and Collaboration: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively interact with stakeholders across various departments and levels within the organization.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and demands.
• Team Development: Skill in managing and developing direct reports, fostering individual growth and performance excellence, and building effective teams.
• Financial Acumen: Strong financial skills and understanding of supply chain metrics to drive business results and make informed decisions.
• Relationship Building: Ability to establish trust and credibility with internal and external stakeholders, cultivating smooth working relationships and rapport.
• Problem-Solving: React quickly and appropriately to operational issues, follow up on unresolved matters promptly, and drive continuous process improvement.
• Customer Focus: Create a customer-focused environment where excellent service is provided to all customers, ensuring business decisions align with customer needs and expectations.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and other relevant business software to effectively analyze data and communicate information.
• Industry Understanding: Goods-to-Person automation, business and intellectual competencies, including industry understanding of warehouse management, negotiation skills, strategic planning, staff development, and creativity in problem-solving.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Merchandise discounts.
• Performance-based incentives/bonuses.
• Annual merit review.
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A