North America Logistics Project Manager (Education)
Fundamental Mission:
The Logistics Project Manager will be responsible for analyzing various aspects of the life cycle of our products from raw materials to end customers. This includes any aspect of supply chain logistics such as inventory & stock control, Import Flow, third-party/vendor selection, and performance management. This position will support the development of and execute the strategies for supply chain logistics deployment in the North American region. This professional will analyze processes and data and suggest ways to improve and optimize the supply chain. This professional will also lead efforts to analyze and optimize regional resources for improved response time to our customers. This professional will lead all new projects started inside the logistics department.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Train and educate the logistics team members on Lean and Improvement tools and
- Process Chart the full end-to-end logistics
- Create both Current State and Desired State to identify areas of
- Lead, facilitate, or delegate the improvement projects that are
- Focus on the impact on Inventory/Working Capital and lead time as a
- Map and improve the document management/storage/access process for importing
- Create and maintain an order-by-order tracking system for the import process
- Work with our third-party providers to improve their contribution to our import process (Brokers, Truckers, Terminals, Yard Operators, etc.).
- Build dashboards for key logistic indicators (lead time, supplier performance, ).
- Document procedures and standard work for key tasks and process
- Create and maintain a centralized logistics knowledge platform to house all documents, procedures, data files, dashboards, and training tools.
- Lead other projects for both import and domestic logistics as
- Facilitate cross-functional and cross-business workgroups to advance the performance of the supply chain activities.
- Prepare and present to the regional executive team summaries of all improvement activities Impacting logistics.
- Analyze information and make recommendations to the executive team on areas of opportunity, collaborating with many colleagues from various departments and business
- Coordinate outsourcing efforts to align with local and global
- Lead complex problem-solving activities using available
- Facilitate off-site vendor meetings with local Houston Area
- Lead a team and contractors.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Value stream mapping / Lean
- Full Microsoft Office suite of tools, SAP, and other ERP systems.
- Facilitation of multiple meetings both in person and via
- Ability to work in a very dynamic environment that has constantly shifting
- Project management skills, with good presentation skills.
- Cost accounting knowledge and general business
- Knowledge of ERP and MRP
- Advanced statistics and analytics are highly
- Strong oral and written communication skills – this position reports frequently to executive management at the regional level.
- Able to simplify and execute difficult, complex initiatives and problem-solving.
- Must be able to influence team members in a matrix organization with limited direct
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Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in the supply chain, Engineering, Management, Economics, or other related discipline is
- Lean Six Sigma Certification is desired (Green Belt Certification is preferred)
- Certification associated with Supply Chain Professionals CPIM, CPSM, CSCP, SCOR, or others is preferred.
- 5-7 years of project management and supply chain experience is
- 5-7 years of experience managing people is desirable.
Travel Requirements:
- This role requires 10% travel domestically, and sometimes, internationally.
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