Project Manager - Supply Chain Planning

Manages, develops, and implements project(s) of varying complexity and size in assigned functional area. Partners with business stakeholders to ensure successful project completion. This role encompasses 30%-40% responsibilities in Supply Chain Strategy and Communication and also focuses on leading projects within the Logistics function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads multiple projects from inception to completion, facilitating project planning sessions with internal stakeholders to determine scope and objectives.
• Works with business stakeholders to establish project performance goals.
• Designs project plans, develops timelines, identifies project milestones, and tracks performance against goals.
• Identifies, tracks, and collaborates to resolve project issues.
• Monitors and communicates project status to the project team.
• Plans and monitors project budgets, conducts research and analysis, and contributes to project design and development.
• Manages project risk using quality tools to identify areas of risk and proposes alternative solutions.
• Documents and shares team learnings with other teams to enhance project success.
• Maintains project notes, databases, and other records; monitors measures and communicates with the Project Sponsor and other stakeholders.
• Identifies and assigns appropriate resources to accomplish project tasks; guides and coaches team members; provides developmental feedback.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• College, university, or equivalent degree required.
• This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:

• Intermediate level of experience required.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience preferred.

Competencies:

• Financial Acumen: Ability to interpret and apply understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
• Business Insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance organizational goals.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications tailored to different audiences.
• Customer Focus: Building strong relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Manages Complexity: Analyzing complex, high-volume, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively with minimal disruption.
• Plans and Aligns: Prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Project Issue and Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks using best practices and recommended tools.
• Project Resource Management: Developing resource plans (expense and headcount) to manage resources effectively.
• Project Schedule Management: Managing project schedules to ensure completion within agreed timelines.
• Project Scope Management: Defining project deliverables to ensure all and only required work is completed.
• Supply Chain Knowledge: Understanding the end-to-end integration of supply chain processes to balance inventory, cost, and delivery.
• Values Differences: Recognizing and leveraging diverse perspectives and cultures to drive organizational success.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Corporate Supply Chain Strategy: Supporting business strategy and development projects through qualitative and quantitative analysis across Corporate Supply Chain areas.
• Communication: Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, tailoring messaging for different audiences. Supporting key leaders in developing external communication and positioning the organization as a strategic thought leader in Supply Chain. Assisting with internal events such as All-Employee Communications, Awards, and Recognition.