Director of Supply Chain and Chief of Staff

Company Overview

​At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

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 will report directly into the Chief Supply Chain Officer of the company.

Job Description

In this role you will act as a strategic partner and right-hand to the Chief Supply Chain Officer. 

You will lead a team of Project Managers and Data/Analytics and be responsible for transformations across the entire Global Supply Chain.  

In addition you will be the Chief of Staff to the Chief Supply Chain Officer and be responsible for orchestrating the entire end to end global management systems for the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Strategic Partnership: Act as a strategic partner and right-hand to the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO), leading critical transformations across the entire Global Supply Chain.

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers and Data/Analytics professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

• 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.

• Strategic 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.

• 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.

• Operational Efficiency: Identify and implement improvements to organizational processes and structures to enhance overall productivity and efficiency.

• Problem-Solving & Risk Mitigation: Proactively anticipate potential challenges, identify issues before they escalate, and effectively resolve bottlenecks.

• Data Analysis & Research: Conduct in-depth research and analyze data to inform decision-making, provide actionable insights, and make compelling recommendations.

Essential Skills & Traits:

• 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: Ability to understand the "big picture" and align daily tasks with long-term organizational goals, coupled with a very strategic mindset and the ability to "look around the corners."

• Emotional Intelligence: A blend of emotional intelligence, big-picture thinking, and meticulous attention to detail to navigate complex organizational dynamics.

• Relationship Building: Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both inside and outside the organization and firm.

• Influential Leadership: Demonstrated ability to influence and drive decision-making on projects without directly managi