Director Global Sourcing and Compliance

It’s great being part of a culture where entrepreneurship and team spirit are not just buzzwords.

We are committed to our associates and customers. This makes our business successful.

If you love working with a great group of people and desire the opportunity to grow, this is the place for you.

Job Description:

Purpose

This position will be responsible for driving new capability, facilitate business requirements, drive functional designs, and implement process redesign and systems for Global Sourcing, Quality and Compliance. This position will work cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Merchandising, Global Sourcing, our suppliers and 3rd party inspection/audit firms to ensure F&D’s processes are scalable to support our growth projections.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• MBA or advanced engineering degree (or equivalent work experience)
• The preferred candidate will have a minimum of 8+ years of relevant work experience in project management applied to Merchandising, Global Sourcing and Supply Chain
• A demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally within the company, as well as globally with suppliers and 3rd party firms.
• A visionary who understands the big picture and can develop programs and processes that capture the true potential and opportunities that may exist - an "Out of the Box Thinker".
• Ability to lead change and effectively establish high-performing teams by being a role model with high-performance standards.
• Possess good process experience/judgment and the ability to recognize key problems before they become major issues. Capable of recognizing opportunities that translate to bottom-line improvement.
• Strategic thinking skills, including ability to make sound business judgments related to process and system initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills (i.e., development and delivery of presentations).
• Well-developed and proven negotiating skills.
• Direct knowledge of integrated ERP systems and world-class supply chain practices.
• Good understanding of statistical methods, quality tools and methodologies (I.e. QFD, CTQ, DFSS, SPC, AQP, FMEA, Control Plan).
• Must be detail oriented and organized
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies
• Must possess excellent customer service skills and work well under pressure
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced knowledge of retail
• Training in Six Sigma

Essential Functions

• Lead the development, implementation and enhancement of all global sourcing, quality assurance and supplier compliance policies and procedures.
• Participate in defining the strategy for global sourcing and quality assurance including a roapmap to accomplish the necessary steps
• Develop and implement strategies to become a more competitive procurement function, driving enhanced economic value and offering new products.
• Drive requirements definition using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, scenarios, business analysis, task and workflow analysis – leverage past retail experience.
• Provide necessary definition, development and deployment guidance to ensure successful IT initiatives.

• Develop and modify processes and procedures to delineate areas of responsibility, personnel requirements, and operational procedures within program, consistent with company goals and policies. Provide effective communication regarding issues, objectives, initiatives and performance to plan.
• Manage project implementations to ensure on time delivery of all functionality needed to drive our business and manage risk
• Leverage technology solutions to maximize effectiveness and efficiency of the strategic sourcing process.

• Create metrics to monitor progress and success of all implemented projects and processes.
• Areas of focus will be on Supplier Risk Management and may include some or all of the following audits, inspections and activities:
  • Regulatory Compliance (Lacey Act, CARB, EPA, Customs, etc.)
  • Social & Environmental Compliance
  • Factory Capability & Capacity Audits
  • Production, Pre-Shipment and Container Loading Inspections
  • Product Testing and Certifications
  • Identify, qualify and on-board new suppliers in accordance with F&D policies and procedures
  • Manage and monitor supplier quality and fulfillment performance
  • Develop and utilize dashboards/scorecards to track key supplier performance metrics

Working Conditions (travel, hours, environment)

• Occasional travel required including air and car travel
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a warehouse environment and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is typically quiet to moderate.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

Sedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Note: Floor & Decor considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or familial status, veteran status, or based on any other class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Floor & Decor also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and is subject to change by the employer at its sole discretion.