• Identify and develop strategic opportunities to present to Category Management leadership • Lead collaborative efforts with other Supply Chain functions • Responsible for strategic contract negotiations to include financial value and business terms • Initiate, develop, and manage Request For Proposals (RFP) on identified strategic opportunities

• Serve as the connective tissue between dbrand, our retail partners, and our 3PL network – making sure inventory is in the right place, in the right quantity, at the right time. • Monitor key retail customer programs, cross-functional projects, and strategic initiatives, providing the Supply Chain team with regular milestone updates that nobody has to chase you for. • Review retail customer forecasts and deliver actionable insights that move demand metrics in the right direction. • Ensure complete supply chain readiness for promotions, new product introductions, distribution changes, and item transitions – no last-minute scrambles, no missed launches. • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with buyers, category managers, and retail operations teams. • Oversee and communicate critical supply chain activities impacting retail customer order flows – factory closure schedules, warehouse physical inventory planning, order management process changes, you name it. • Partner with retail customers on store-level inventory replenishment, promotional inventory builds, and seasonal planning. • Analyze point-of-sale data, sell-through rates, and weeks of supply to recommend strategic order adjustments and assortment optimization. • Identify trends in store-level performance, and proactively address service-level gaps or excess inventory risks before they become someone else’s problem. • Serve as the primary point of contact for 3PL partners on inventory management, order fulfillment accuracy, and shipment scheduling. • Track 3PL key performance indicators – including On-Time Shipping, Order Accuracy, and Inventory Accuracy – and hold partners accountable to the standard. • Investigate and resolve fulfillment exceptions, shipping delays, and receiving discrepancies in close collaboration with 3PL teams. • Build and maintain dashboards that track inventory health, fill rates, On-Time In-Full metrics, and retail customer scorecards. • Conduct deep-dive root-cause analyses on supply chain disruptions, service failures, and inventory variances, recommending swift corrective actions. • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance inventory turns, reduce carrying costs, and improve overall supply chain efficiency. • Present key insights and strategic recommendations to internal leadership and external customer partners on a regular cadence.

• Lead end-to-end implementation, rollout, and support projects in SAP Logistics and Supply Chain modules. • Analyze business requirements and translate them into SAP functional designs and solutions. • Configure SAP modules such as MM, SD, PP, WM/EWM, LE, and related supply chain processes. • Conduct workshops with business stakeholders to gather requirements and define process improvements. • Design and document business processes, functional specifications, and test scenarios. • Coordinate with technical teams for custom developments, enhancements, and integrations. • Support data migration, testing cycles (unit, integration, UAT), and go-live activities. • Provide post-go-live support and continuous improvement recommendations. • Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives. • Ensure best practices, SAP standards, and compliance with project methodologies.

Role Description OnTrac is hiring a Supply Chain Automation Engineer! Are you eager to join a dynamic and expanding company where you can both learn and make a meaningful impact? If you possess a strong sense of empathy, enjoy assisting others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at problem-solving, we encourage you to apply today to connect with a recruiter! Location: Remote - This position may be performed remotely in states where the company is authorized to employ individuals. Compensation: The base pay range for this position is $125k - $188k. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other job-related factors. The Automation Engineer oversees the performance of all automation sortation systems across the network. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, accountability, and KPI performance in partnership with Site Operations, Engineering, and Linehaul teams. Success in this role combines strong analytical capability, operational expertise, and executive communication skills to ensure automation assets are optimized for throughput, quality, and cost efficiency. Qualifications - 8+ years of experience in Operations, Industrial Engineering, or Automation Performance - Strong understanding of sortation systems (carton, smalls, automated conveyance) - Strong understanding of OEE and throughput optimization - Proven ability to drive results across multiple sites - Proven ability to influence without direct authority - Exceptional analytical skills, including data interpretation and KPI development - Exceptional communication skills, including executive-level presentations - Experience presenting to VP / C-suite audiences Requirements - Own end-to-end performance of all automation sorters (carton, smalls, irreg) across the network. - Drive improvement in key performance metrics including Throughput (PPH), Availability/Uptime, Quality/Defect Rates, and OEE (Availability, Performance, Quality). - Identify systemic issues and deploy scalable solutions across multiple sites. - Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly KPI reporting cadences, ensuring real-time visibility into site performance and standardized reporting across the network. - Partner with site Operations leaders to set performance targets, hold teams accountable to execution, drive corrective actions for underperforming sites, and ensure adherence to standard work and process compliance. - Lead Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs) with senior and C-suite leadership, providing concise updates on network health, risks, opportunities, and performance versus targets, while delivering clear recommendations and action plans. - Lead network-wide initiatives to improve sorter efficiency, reduce rehandle and defects, optimize resource allocation, track progress against goals, and ensure timely execution and closure of action items. - Partner with Operations, Engineering/Maintenance, Industrial Engineering, and Linehaul/Network Planning to align network decisions with throughput, cost, and scalability objectives. Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Life and short- and long-term disability coverage - 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match - Flex vacation in states other than CA, CO, IL, MA, MT, and NE, with accruals up to 96 hours for first year of employment with tenure-based increases up to 160 hours - Two (2) floating holidays per year - Paid sick leave* - Six (6) paid company holidays - Two (2) weeks paid pregnancy disability leave, four (4) weeks paid parental bonding leave - Additional wellness and employee assistance programs Company Description OnTrac is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Lasership, Inc. dba OnTrac Final Mile with its affiliates, including OnTrac Logistics, Inc. (collectively, "OnTrac" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age. Join us in our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.