PROJECT MGR LOGISTIC SOLUTIONS

Directs the design and development of new application programs for specified projects, modifies and maintains existing applications to meet objectives, and plans and analyzes assigned projects. This includes establishing schedules and project parameters and setting procedures. The role involves analyzing the supply chain, transportation, and distribution network to develop recommendations for reducing freight costs, creating material efficiencies, and improving on-time delivery. Additionally, it involves establishing, maintaining, and communicating statistical data on tracking product shipments, returns, and inventory.

Position Responsibilities
May include:

• Perform project control, developing an effective plan for controlling project scope, schedule, and cost baseline, and monitoring project execution to ensure alignment with the plan.
• Create and coordinate documentation to explain changes effectively.
• Assemble project plans and teamwork assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts of the project team.
• Provide feedback on the performance of internal resources to their respective managers and/or directors, and on external resources to the appropriate leadership.
• Interact with the business (users) to understand needs and anticipate technological solutions to enhance business processes.
• Extract data and generate reports to assist in performance tracking and decision-making.
• Analyze logistics operations and build decision support systems.
• Conduct research to respond to customer requests.
• Provide suggestions and implement plans to improve business processes.
• Identify value-creation opportunities for the company.
• Develop and implement solutions, ranging from simple solutions using existing technology to complex solutions using technologies such as RFID, self-configuring wireless meshes, and sophisticated optimization algorithms.
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Nature & Scope

• Ensures work aligns with the Director’s expectations, goals, and vision.
• Accountable for implementing policies, processes, and procedures for short-term results.
• Decisions and problem-solving are guided by policies, procedures, and business plans; receives guidance from Senior Manager/Director.
• Works on difficult to moderately complex issues and projects.
• Provides guidance and training to subordinates.
• Has authority to hire, recommend pay, establish performance, and recommend termination.
• Level of signing authority is established by company policy/guidelines.

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience or specialization within supply chain/operations research preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects, with various teams including engineers and supply chain personnel.
• Good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, quantitative, and creative problem-solving abilities.
• Self-directed.
• Solid collaboration abilities; professional and diplomatic team builder.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethic, and integrity on the job.

Experience

• 5 years of relevant experience.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree with experience in Supply Chain preferred.

People Management

• No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and working from a computer.
• Travel requirement of up to 5%.
• Work environment occasionally contains forklift traffic; various PPE may be required.
• Some lifting may be required (up to 20 lbs.).

Reports To

• Manager, Logistics Solutions

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin, veteran status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company complies with all federal and state regulations and statutes regarding individuals with disabilities.