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Ensures messages are clearly delivered globally to a diverse audience.\nDevelops and drives strategic programs, supply chain SCOR models and market strategies for breakthrough improvement.\nBuilds financially sound, executable, data-driven strategies and project plans that improve shareholder value.\nParticipates at Supply Chain level on Strategic Planning and priorities for Operations at HP.\nApplies industry and subject matter expertise to solve a variety of highly complex supply chain issues.\nDevelops and leads planning, design, implementation, communication and delivery of the company's supply chain network design and architecture initiatives across a large business group or region(s).\nActively partners with and influences internal and external stakeholders and/or suppliers at the executive level on a regular basis.\nDrives multi-year supply chain strategies and initiatives at the regional/global/business group level by exercising governance oversight in one or more areas (e.g., key policy decisions, resolution of high impact issues, etc.).\nDevelops business cases and financial models to support investment decisions in new markets, technologies, or partnerships; leads due diligence efforts for strategic partnerships or acquisitions related to supply chain and operations.\nRecommends metrics to be tracked for supply chain programs and projects, and monitors and manages key performance indicators for delivery, revenue, and margin.\nDrive Enterprise Level Strategic Initiatives: Own and deliver key CxO level priority cross-functional initiatives which will shape the enterprise strategy, execution and financial performance\nProcess Standardization and Convergence: Drive the unification of business processes including analyzing existing processes, identifying best practices, and developing a roadmap for standardizing processes to ensure consistency and efficiency.\nProcess Re-engineering and Simplification: Lead initiatives to streamline and optimize business processes. This includes simplifying complex workflows, removing redundancies, and introducing innovative solutions to enhance productivity and effectiveness.\nChange management and enablement: Guide the organization through significant transformation and ensure the organization is well-supported and trained in new processes and systems. Develop comprehensive training programs and support mechanisms to facilitate smooth transitions.\nStakeholder Engagement and Communication: Act as the primary liaison between various stakeholders, including senior management, regional leaders, and functional teams. Ensure clear communication and alignment of process management goals and initiatives across the organization.\nEducation & Experience Recommended\nFour-year or Graduate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations management, Business Administration, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence. MBA preferred\nTypically has 12+ years of job-related and/or management experience, preferably in strategy, consulting, supply chain, operations, or a related field.\nKnowledge and Skills:\nComplex Problem Solving: Identify and address complex business challenges, using advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. Identifies and creates superior analytical tools, models and methods for making key business decisions. Develop innovative solutions to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and drive business growth.\nStrategic Decision Making: Make informed, strategic decisions impacting global operations. Analyze market trends, internal data, and process efficiencies to guide the direction of business process management across the organization.\nCreative Thinking and Innovation: Foster a culture of innovation within the team. Encourage creative thinking to redesign processes, implement new technologies, and find unique solutions to improve business performance.\nRisk Management and Mitigation: Assess potential risks in process changes and standardizations. Develop effective strategies to mitigate risks, ensuring the smooth functioning of operations across diverse global markets.\nLeadership in Ambiguity: Navigate and lead effectively in uncertain and ambiguous situations. Adapt strategies to changing market conditions and organizational needs, maintaining focus on long-term objectives.\nContinuous Learning and Adaptation: Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices in process management, and emerging technologies. Continuously adapt and evolve strategies to maintain the organization's competitive edge in a dynamic business environment.\n Story-telling and Executive Presentation skills: Create and deliver executive ready written and verbal communications. Strong listening and influencing skills with Senior Leaders (VP and above)\nCross-Org Skills\nEffective Communication\nResults Orientation\nLearning Agility\nDigital Fluency\nCustomer Centricity\nPay & Benefits\nThe pay range for this role is $116,150 to $182,400 USD annually with additional opportunities for pay in the form of bonus and/or equity (applies to United States of America candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.\nBenefits:\nHP offers a comprehensive benefits package for this position, including:\nHealth insurance\nDental insurance\nVision insurance\nLong term/short term disability insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nFlexible spending account\nLife insurance\nGenerous time off policies, including;\n4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure\n11 paid holidays\nAdditional flexible paid vacation and sick leave\nUS benefits overview https://hpbenefits.ce.alight.com/\nThe compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this\nposting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.\nDisclaimer\nThis job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.\nJob -\nSupply Chain & OperationsSchedule -\nFull timeShift -\nNo shift premium (United States of America)Travel -\nRelocation -\nEqual Opportunity Employer (EEO)-\nHP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).\nPlease be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. 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