Director of Supply Chain and Chief of Staff

Overview

Motorola Solutions is a global company focused on people, safety and technology for public safety agencies and enterprises. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies enable coordination for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters and help us build a safer future.

The Director of Supply Chain and Chief of Staff is highly strategic and cross-functional. It combines operational oversight, data-driven strategy and critical support for the organization's leadership. This role reports directly to the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO).

The successful candidate must blend deep, hands-on Supply Chain functional expertise with advanced Data/Analytics insight and exceptional Chief of Staff leadership. You will be responsible for helping define the future state of our global operating model, not merely coordinating current operations.

• Team Leadership:
  Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers and Data/Analytics professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Process Ownership:
  Drive the design and oversight of next-generation global supply chain operating models, focusing on strategic value creation rather than incremental efficiency gains.
• Planning & Execution:
  Assist in defining and executing the organization's strategic priorities, ensuring alignment across departments and leading key organizational initiatives.
• Project Management:
  Oversee major cross-functional projects from conception to completion, ensuring they stay on track and align with strategic goals.
• Data-Driven Strategy:
  Leverage advanced data and analytics (e.g., predictive modeling, Network Optimization, S&OP insights) to inform multi-year supply chain investment decisions and risk models.
• Strategic Partnership:
  Act as a strategic partner and right-hand to the CSCO, leading critical transformations across the entire Global Supply Chain.
• Chief of Staff Duties:
  Orchestrate the entire end-to-end global management systems for the organization, acting as the "eyes and ears" for the CSCO. This includes filtering information, anticipating issues, and building strong relationships across the firm.
• Executive Support:
  Coordinate meetings, prepare materials for presentations and strategic reviews, and ensure the CSCO is well-prepared for all engagements.
• Liaison & Communication:
  Act as a bridge between Supply Chain and other departments and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, seamless information flow, and organizational alignment.
• Problem-Solving & Risk Mitigation:
  Proactively anticipate potential challenges, identify issues before they escalate, and effectively resolve bottlenecks.

• Organizational Prowess:
  Outstanding skillset in organization, planning, and project management, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across various levels of the organization.
• Communication:
  Unprecedented skillset in orchestrating and delivering key communications, from high-stakes presentations to leading small and large-scale project transformations. Unrivalled written and verbal communication skills are essential to represent the executive effectively and ensure clear information dissemination.
• Strategic Acumen & Structured Thinking:
  Ability to understand the "big picture" and align daily tasks with long-term organizational goals, coupled with the ability to quickly distill complex strategic challenges into clear, actionable priorities.
• Emotional Intelligence & Relationship Building: A blend of emotional intelligence and meticulous attention to detail to build strong cross-functional relationships and influence decision-making at all levels.
• Influential Leadership:
  Demonstrated ability to influence and drive decision-making on projects without directly managing all the people involved.
• Diplomacy & Situational Sensitivity:
  Skill in navigating complex political landscapes and handling sensitive issues with maturity and care.
• High Energy & Ambition:
  Demonstrated progressive excellence and results, possessing high energy and ambition.
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