Harbor Freight Tools

Assist with trade compliance management and ensure adherence to federal rules and supply chain security guidelines for imports and exports. | Requires experience in trade compliance, supply chain documentation, and collaboration with multiple internal and external partners. | The Trade Compliance Associate is responsible for assisting with the management, planning and oversight of all aspects of trade compliance to achieve HFT’s financial, operational & strategic goals while maintaining compliance with all associated federal rules, regulations & supply chain security guidelines as relates to imported merchandise & export operations. and will partner closely with Global Sourcing, Category Management, Product Compliance, Quality Assurance, Legal, Security, and Transportation to ensure compliance to all applicable rules and regulations of imported product as well as supply chain security guidelines (physical and procedural). Duties and Responsibilities • Work with Supply Chain to obtain documentation from vendors and supply chain partners to maintain compliance. i.e. Lacey Act questionnaires, CPSC documents, BOM information, other PGA information as needed, etc. • Create certifications to support US imports (FDA Accession Letters, EPA engine Certificates, etc.) • Maintain records per Trade Compliance Manual • Maintain Oracle UPC accuracy – Oracle-QW Alignment • Workfront – QuestaWeb Audit: ensure all required WorkFront info is populated per SOP • Populate early COO determinations in WorkFront • Open PO Audit - Ensure all UPCs with open POs are active in QuestaWeb • Manage Departmental Calendar – Issue reminders and ensure tasks are completed • Formalize and document processes for compliance • Track internal compliance through documentation and audits • Additional duties as assigned by manager • Collaborate with internal and external partners to collect and review data and documentation supporting HFT’s involvement in CTPAT Scope • Staff supervision and development — no • Decision making-Minimal, Provides data for decision support • Travel – Minimal • Location— Remote The anticipated salary range for this position is $77,200 – $92,700 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

Lead inventory optimization strategies and teams to improve sales and inventory levels across supply chain and stores. | 10+ years in supply chain or inventory management with leadership experience and strong analytical skills. | Job Description The Director of Inventory Optimization will champion continuous improvement and guide his/her team across various functions to optimize sales and inventory levels. This will be achieved through implementing diverse inventory strategies throughout the supply chain, distribution centers, and stores. Optimization opportunities include, but are not limited to, store and distribution center safety stock parameters, vendor ordering quantities & strategy, store order multiples, and other aspects of inventory strategy. This role will support the Executive Director of Inventory Planning and Strategy, as well as other cross-functional leaders. The Director will oversee all activities related to Inventory Optimization, which includes developing processes, driving advanced analytics, and creating methodologies to support business operations. This role requires balancing advanced analytical techniques and inventory strategy with strong collaboration and effective communication across multiple levels and functions. The Director of Inventory Optimization will provide strategic support and innovative thought leadership to help the Inventory department and the supply chain achieve world-class results. Duties and Responsibilities • Provide leadership to the Optimization team by developing individual team members, achieving department goals, and maintaining strong engagement • Ensure compliance with core company values and drive continuous improvement and best practices across the team • Manage inventory targets, across safety stock, max targets, ordering quantities, and other elements, to achieve optimal levels of inventory across the supply chain and stores • Provide independent guidance, recommendations, and support across the organization and Supply Chain so the inventory departments can achieve key objectives • Deploy best business practices for optimizing sales through effective Inventory management of different assortments, inventory levels, and techniques on a sku/store and sku/DC basis • Analyze large amounts of information to discover trends, patterns and opportunities, with the ability to summarize those key insights and propose actionable next steps to stakeholders • Clearly present analytics and models to business leaders and cross-functional partners with articulated insights, business rationale, and future path/goal • Learn about existing Inventory department processes to find opportunities to improve models, processes, or analytics; automate reporting; and highlight key insights • Teach individuals how to best utilize new analytics / models in order to drive actionable insights and business results • Develop, implement, and disseminate metrics/KPIs about performance, sales, and outcomes including dashboards and data visualization toolsets. • Leverage predictive models and develop ROI tracking to measure results of business strategies • Work closely and build relationships with the internal Supply Chain Operations, Store, Finance, Operations, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Information Technology teams. • Function as a technical point of escalation, analytical problem solver and technical translator to internal teams and clients. • Provide ongoing strategic direction/vision for advanced analytics, scoring and strategy insights. • Highly team-oriented in nature, collaborate and work cross-functionally, presenting as an Inventory leader to partner with DC, Store Operations, Merchant, Forecasting, and Inv. Partners. Scope • Staff supervision and development: Yes • Decision making: • Uses independent judgment and looks at the larger picture to manage company-wide initiatives that help achieve long-term goals; Provides strategic thought partnership with Sr Leadership to drive future business decisions; gathers and performs data analytics to develop findings and provide recommendations; manages and leads other people leaders just below them, serving as a mentor and ensuring their leaders implement company policies, procedures and initiatives correctly. • Travel: Up to 5% • Flex Designation: Anywhere The anticipated salary range for this position is $172,960 - $216,200 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, as well as a deferred compensation plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year, (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law. Requirements Education and Experience • Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering or Business • Master's preferred • 10+ years of progressive responsibility within Business Analytics, Inventory, Supply Chain or Retail Management • 5+ years of experience as a people or project leader, successfully leading and guiding high-performance teams • 3+ years of experience leading efforts to optimize and improve inventory strategies related to safety stock, ordering parameters, and other techniques Skills • This position is not strictly technical and will also require polished leadership skills, business acumen and deep analytical breadth which calls for a self-starter with genuine investigative talents to make analytical inquiries into all areas of our enterprise processes. • Deep understanding of ERP systems and Inventory optimization techniques, including business analytics and statistical modeling experience • Demonstrate strong and progressive team leadership skills with a proven track record as a decision maker • Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to present ideas and new concepts clearly and concisely to various levels of management • Possess an ability to successfully work with other team members across departments and multiple levels of authority • Strong time management and project management skills with the ability to prioritize and focus on most critical tasks in a fast paced environment to achieving business needs • Ability to handle, translate, and summarize the meaning of large amounts of data • Ability to frame complex problems, apply creative analytics and formulate a pragmatic solution • Comfortable working with ambiguity and proposing solutions to achieve business objectives in an ambiguous environment • Possess an ability to successfully work with other team members across departments and multiple levels of authority • Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and modeling software Physical Requirements Corporate - Remote - General office environment requiring ability to: • Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time . • Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone and video conferencing. • Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports. • The ability to lift up to 15 lbs. Safety Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

Develop and implement BI dashboards and reports to improve supply chain performance and support data-driven decision making. | Strong analytical skills, experience with large data sets, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and mentoring junior analysts. | The Senior Supply Chain Business Intelligence Analyst will support Supply Chain reporting for the DC network by delivering business intelligence reporting and dashboard solutions to drive data-driven decision making. You will also be responsible for designing, constructing, and publishing existing and new reports used by all levels of leadership within the Supply Chain network. The Senior Supply Chain Business Intelligence Analyst will also work closely with operational teams to answer reporting-related questions, execute ad-hoc analysis, and extract information from data to solve business problems. You will regularly collaborate across multiple business functions to enable and drive problem solving and business improvement. Developing strong relationships both with analytical peers and with field stakeholders is critical for being successful in this role. You will be a thought-leader and guide innovation in building out exceptional analytics solutions. This position requires an individual with strong analytical skills and calls for a self-starter with genuine investigative talents whose intellectual curiosity comes through in your work. Duties and Responsibilities • Leading the development and implementation of dashboards, reports, and other data visualization tools to help us monitor and improve warehouse and supply chain performance • Collaborating with cross-functional and operational teams to understand their data needs and develop solutions to meet those needs • Operates with a clear bias-to-action to respond to customer needs • Working with large, complex data sets and using advanced analytics techniques to extract insights and inform business decisions • Communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organization • Analyzing data to identify trends and patterns and inform decision-making • Performs and participates in root cause analysis of business problems, identifying and recommending solution alternatives, and develops reports to track key metrics and results • Able to quickly learn and apply new technical, analytical, and operational knowledge to build better solutions • Mentoring and guiding more junior team members in data analysis and visualization best practices • Staying up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in the field of business intelligence, analytics, and supply chain optimization • Driving Business Process Improvement within the Data Science, Reporting, and Analytics team by automating reporting, re-engineering dashboards and adding proactive visibility capabilities. • Additional duties as assigned by manager Scope • Staff supervision and development: No • Decision making: • Travel: Up to 10% • Flex Designation: Anywhere The anticipated salary range for this position is $98,500 – $147,800 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

Lead engineering and labor management initiatives to optimize distribution network operations. | Bachelor's in Engineering, 8+ years in high volume distribution, Lean Six Sigma expertise, and leadership skills required. | The Sr. Manager, Supply Chain & Labor Engineering leads engineering, process design, and labor management initiatives across a high-volume, rapidly growing distribution network. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and standardizing operational processes, labor management systems, slotting strategies, and automation solutions to optimize capacity, productivity, efficiency, and service levels. The role collaborates with DC operations leaders, corporate supply chain partners, and executive leadership to plan and execute capital improvement projects, DC expansions, operational strategies, automation implementations, and continuous process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a strategic and analytical leader capable of influencing senior leadership, driving change, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement expertise and thought process are required. Duties And Responsibilities • Lead engineering and process teams in the design, approval, and execution of operational improvement, transition, and expansion projects. • Lead the design and enhancement of new and existing DCs, including layout, material handling, asset recovery, and automation solutions. • Develop and govern DC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring consistency across the network. • Own labor management (LM) program strategy, including work standards, time studies, productivity tracking, and LM standardization across sites. • Develop and execute slotting strategies, tools, and protocols to optimize warehouse efficiency, store service, and inventory flow. • Partner with operations leaders to identify and implement continuous process improvements to drive service, safety, quality, and cost performance. • Lead cross-functional project teams across Operations, IT, Transportation, Inventory, Allocations, and Engineering to implement change initiatives. • Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methods to deliver rapid and sustainable operational improvements. • Conduct ROI analysis, business case development, and capital planning for projects and operational initiatives. • Standardize processes, share best practices, and drive collaboration across the distribution network. • Mentor, develop, and guide engineering, operations, LM, and slotting teams. • Validate project milestones and performance outcomes, ensuring high-quality, on-time delivery. • Travel up to 35–50% to support network operations, project rollouts, and stakeholder engagement Scope • Staff supervision and development: Yes • Decision making: • Travel: Up to 50% • Flex Designation: Anywhere The anticipated salary range for this position is $136,900 – $205,200 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, as well as a deferred compensation plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year, (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law. RequirementsEducation And Experience • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering • Master’s Degree in Business, Engineering or Operations Management a plus • 8+ years of experience in high volume distribution preferred Skills • Education and/or Experience - Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering • Master’s Degree in Business, Engineering or Operations Management a plus • 8+ years of experience in high volume distribution preferred • Strong leadership, influencing, and cross-functional collaboration skills. • Expertise in labor management, time studies, productivity tracking, process engineering, and slotting. • Proficient in project management, automation design, capital planning, and operational improvement implementation. • Experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies. • Exceptional analytical, financial, and problem-solving capabilities. • Outstanding communication skills across all levels of management. • Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with attention to detail. • Time & Motion, MTM, MSD, or MOST experience preferred. • Skilled in developing and standardizing operational processes • Experience leading operational transitions, DC design, and automation initiatives. • Ability to mentor and develop engineering, operations, and labor management teams. • Proven track record driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and productivity gains. • Competencies: Initiative, planning & organization, problem-solving, policy compliance, and leadership aligned with company values. • Competencies: • Leadership - Models the Company’s values and influences others to achieve individual or team objectives • Communication - Clearly conveys information through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that is understandable, easy to retain and timely • Initiative - Approaches work objectives with a sense of urgency and a dedication to exceeding performance expectations • Problem-solving/Decision-making - Accurately identifies problems, issues and opportunities, collects data to draw conclusions and chooses a course of action based on facts • Planning & Organization - Establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure that work objectives are met • Policy Compliance - Manages in accordance with Company policies and procedures and promotes compliance in others Physical Requirements Corporate - Remote - General office environment requiring ability to: *Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time . *Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone and video conferencing. *Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports. *The ability to lift up to 15 lbs. Safety Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.