Served as the Supply Chain HRBP/HR-Director with the core responsibility of aligning Supply Chain Business Objectives. Efficiently and effectively acted as the change agent and associate champion in leading various process enhancements and operational optimization initiatives. Directed numerous HR-related tasks such as recruitment, selection, hiring, training, consultation, and development. Ensures compliance with all relevant organizational policies and procedures.Part of the Opening Team that oversaw the construction and progress of the Rock Hill SC distribution center from start to opening. This was accomplished by developing collaborative relationships with the engineering, finance, and operations teams as well as other support groups. Spearheaded the MIT (Manager in Training) and SIT (Supervisor in Training) development initiatives; trained and developed the managerial staff and supervisors on soft skills and best practices.Collaborated with the business partners in all areas of performance management, guided the development of the exempt workforce; designed action-plans, and individual development plans to facilitate employee engagement and performance.Executed a college and military recruiting strategy to attract and develop fresh and talented professionals to create an employer-of-choice brand; appropriately mentored and trained the college recruits for a positive experience.Created talent management plans to align with short and long-term strategic plans; played a key role for a year-long transition from on-site HR to a shared model involving corporate areas, local HR, local payroll, local operations.Developed a pipeline of talent to improve utilization of intellectual capital; managed a seamless Succession Planning system using the nine-box method for assigned business units.