Job Description
SUMMARY ROLE/RESPONSBILITY
This role is responsible for leading key projects and programs in support of manufacturing logistics operation and automation journey. Success in this role requires the ability to effectively partnering with Logistics team, cross functional stakeholder consisting of representatives from operations, engineering, manufacturing, legal, finance, IT, other internal/external organizations. Analyze project proposals to determine time frame, funding limitations and appropriate process for accomplishing projects. Clearly communicate roadmaps, progress, risks, mitigation plans, and impacts to senior management and internal cross-functional and remote project teams. Steer teams based on business objectives, continuously align teams to those objectives, in the face of ambiguity and aggressive deadlines.
Key attributes to ensure success in this role include being able to effectively work with Logistics Subject Matter Experts and IT Functional Analysts to develop and implement logistics systems, processes, and procedures. The successful individual will have logistics system and process knowledge, excellent communication and Project management skills and demonstrated ability to influence executive level decisions.
- Analyzing current business processes, workflows and procedures to identify areas for improvement.
- Developing and implementing optimized processes and procedures to enhance efficiency, productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborating with stakeholders to design and execute process improvement initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
- Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of implemented process changes, measuring key performance indicators and making necessary adjustments for continuous improvement.
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies and process improvement methodologies.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 7 years of project management in logistics, supply chain management or relevant technical/analytical discipline.
- Hands-on project manager who has led global projects consisting of cross-functional teams across multiple businesses.
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems using strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Experience in complete project Life cycle to implementation
- Good knowledge of how Logistics services businesses work and latest trends (incl. digital & automation) impacting the industry
- Demonstrated ability to liaise between Business and IT on project requirements, design, testing, and deployment.
- Proven experience in project delivery in transformation area, with the ability to handle tight deadlines and deliver under pressure, and ensure quality and standards are maintained across the region
- Highly motivated and independent individual with little guidance
- Strong communication skills and report writing
- Good knowledge of how businesses work and latest trends (incl. digital) impacting the industry
- Experience in risk management and financial planning will be an added advantage
- Comfortable working in an unstructured, cross-division and multi-stakeholder environment
- Program/project management, Supply chain management, materials management, manufacturing processes, business and end to end supply chain acumen.
- End to end business processes is necessary to support manufacturing logistics including domestic transportation, Warehousing, Crating and other related Logistics activities.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification will be an added advantage
- Knowledge with Industrial Engineering (warehouse) will be added advantage
- Knowledge with a ‘consulting toolkit’ will be an added advantage
- Ability to build and lead cross-functional teams across multiple business units globally.
- Proven executive level presence and ability to influence executive level decisions
- Proven financial and business acumen
- Proficiency with MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, etc.
- Adept with SAP system will be an added advantage
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain & Logistics, Industrial Engineering
Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrates conceptual and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
Business Expertise
- Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrated with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements
Problem Solving
- Solves complex problems through data driven approach; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information
- Strong project management and leadership skills as well as demonstrated expertise in problem solving, change management and time management.
- Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and policies
Interpersonal Skills
- Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus
- Excellent interpersonal, communication (both written & verbal), presentation, and organizational skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations quickly.