Job Description

Salary: $100K - $115K (based on individual qualifications)
Annual Bonus: 15%, Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus 401K
Work Arrangement: Hybrid | Travel: 10%-15%

Position Summary

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a highly motivated Manager, Supply Chain Systems and Analytics to lead and improve logistics engineering, transportation systems, key vendor management, and financial processes. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate data flow, operational compliance, and cost-effective execution of transportation and fuel management strategies. The position will collaborate cross-functionally with Transportation & Logistics, IT, commercial business units, external vendors, and carriers to drive efficiency and support strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics Systems & Optimization – TMS, Routing and Network Design

• Lead TMS and Blue Yonder configuration and optimization to improve operational efficiency and service levels across all transportation teams.
• Own Routing Optimization systems through Blue Yonder and Appian to improve fleet routing, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
• Identify and implement new strategies to improve operations, reduce costs, and enable better speed to market.
• Support system maintenance and network design for configurations of new store openings, store closings, lead time changes, and DC assignments.

Vendor & Financial Management

• Develop and execute processes to ensure accurate, efficient, and cost-effective financial procedures across carriers and vendors.
• Own Freight Audit & Pay program, vendor selection, and automation of related functions including;
  • Process invoices with accurate GL coding and manage PO creation/renewals.
  • Coordinate weekly carrier payments and upload data to SQL (Williams table).
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial transactions with carriers and US Bank.
  • Monitor payments through PO to ensure timely invoicing and payment through AP

Fuel & Equipment Oversight

• Optimize fuel procurement and equipment utilization for Advanced Auto Part’s private fleet through data-driven forecasting and vendor negotiations.
• Monitor fuel prices and procure fuel contracts in alignment with on-site fuel consumption
• Manage fuel contracts and usage; ensuring compliance for offsite fueling
• Maintain equipment lists and audit trailer counts. 
• Partner with field and RO routing team to evaluate equipment requirements
• Negotiate with equipment vendors to manage assets

Spend Reporting & Cost Analysis

• Manage relationships with key vendors (e.g., Koerber, US Bank, Petroleum Traders, Penske).
• Monitor KPIs and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Use data analytics to drive performance and strategic decisions including Power BI dashboards.
• Create and maintain routing reports (T Minus) and maintain OMS settings.
• Audit and approve transportation spend data.
• Monitor equipment repair spend to ensure correct allocation

Team Management & Continuous Improvement

• Build a high-performing team focused on analytics, process improvement, and operational excellence.
• Mentor and develop team members to enhance performance and skills.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
• Lead initiatives to streamline workflows and optimize resource utilization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years in wholesale or retail transportation with a strong focus on financial analysis and optimization.
• Proven experience implementing and managing Transportation Management Systems (Blue Yonder preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Power BI, and data analytics for logistics decision-making.
• Strong strategic planning, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with High Jump WMS and Freight Audit & Pay systems preferred.
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience in Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Supply Chain-related field.
• 3–5 years of field or project management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Minimum of 5 years leading a team.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• None required.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, handle objects, and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color vision, and focus adjustment.

Work Environment

• Standard office environment with reasonable accommodations available.

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