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We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Supply Chain Learning & Development (L&D) Manager to lead training initiatives that enhance the skills, knowledge, and performance of our supply chain workforce. This role will design, implement, and manage learning programs to drive operational excellence, digital transformation, and continuous improvement across Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Risk. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a passion for talent development and a deep understanding of supply chain best practices.
A successful candidate will:
Demonstrate a strong foundational understanding of the Supply Chain organization. Support the Supply Chain point of view on various special projects across the enterprise or within the organization, with the ability to understand the vision and translate into presentations that tell the story effectively. Monitor project progress, set deadlines, resolve issues that arise, and evaluate performance and effectiveness. Identify areas of opportunity, develop, and transform the Learning & Development experience.Professional characteristics to be leveraged for successful delivery include:
Comfortable leading and designing initiatives that are not fully defined or outlined and ability to show measurable success. Flexible and agile – ready to take on and lead opportunities as they present themselves through requests from Supply Chain leadership team or gaps identified within organization. Possess an always learning attitude, exhibit collaborative behaviors, ability to anticipate and view process improvements holistically to understand impact within organization and cross-functionally. Ability to communicate with executive leadership and prepare necessary, relevant material applicable and strategically designed to targeted audiences. Possess strong organizational skills with an ability to work well in dynamic environment.