Supply Chain Project Manager

About the role

The Supply Chain Project Manager provides end-to-end supply chain expertise and leadership within a Strategic Business Unit (SBU) to help plan and execute comprehensive product change initiatives. They work through strong linkages between the Supply Chain Organization (SC) and multiple cross-functional partners to ensure that the implementation of change efforts supports both the SBU and SC functional strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provides functional expertise and broad business input within brand/category business teams.
• Acts as the primary voice of all SC functions within the project team.
• Facilitates communication and coordination of SC functional activities outside of team meetings.
• Develops and recommends an end-to-end supply chain execution strategy that delivers against short and long-term requirements of approved project objectives.
• Is accountable for the successful activation of projects through start of ship and technical transfer.
• Provides leadership to ensure alignment between SBU and SC functional objectives.
• Facilitates functional project reviews and communication plans to impacted supply chain sites and the greater Supply Chain organization.
• Manages Supply Chain implementation of product change concepts.
• Provides Supply Chain linkage and leadership on product changes to ensure appropriate speed to market.
• Supports the Supply Chain feasibility process for chartered work.
• Ensures best-in-class supply execution, start of production/start of ship for new projects/promotions.
• Acts as project manager for some projects, as assigned and depending on size & scope.
• Identifies/recommends cost savings opportunities for assigned products/SBU.
• Collaborates with business team members to develop personal capability beyond functional SC expert into business partner within the team.
• Buys partnerships across SC sub-functions to deliver breakthrough results.
• Works with Supply Chain Integration resources to synchronize project status and priorities across constrained resources.
• Designs and executes best practice business processes to ensure effective and efficient use of Supply Chain Solutions resources.
• Acts as a role model to ensure effective team dynamics in order to deliver business priorities and determine/engage required resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. B.S. degree in Engineering or related technical degree; Business MBA (preferred)
• Strong Supply Chain and project leadership skills and ability to effectively influence
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain