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Supply Chain Project Manager

52063 - Supply Chain Project Manager – Fixed Term Contract
Salary Up To £50,000

Our client has just embarked upon a major project to review their warehouse and distribution operations across various product channels within the UK. Currently managed under a shared service contract, the project will need to be delivered within agreed budgets and timescales creating a more efficient Supply Chain system (including improved quality, service, efficiency and value for money).

Main responsibilities:

1. Project Management
•To lead the end to end project process, using the latest project management tools and techniques.
•To drive forward W&D changes, from project inception through to feasibility, planning, process engineering, implementation and ending with post project review.
•Responsible for the production, ownership and management of project budgets.
•Production, ownership and management of project risk register.
•Making recommendations and obtaining sign off from key stakeholders throughout the project.

2. Systems & Controls
•To ensure that all systems infrastructure issues have been addressed through the project.
•To ensure that new systems and processes support governance and control requirements.

3. Stakeholder Management
•Responsible for supporting the product divisions within the UK in implementing changes to their Logistics infrastructure.
•To lead all stakeholder management activity in relation to this project.
•To devise and implement a communication plan to ensure that the project is shared and supported as appropriate.

Background:
•W&D/Logistics experience at an operational level is highly desirable/essential
•Advanced Project Management skills are required for this role (the successful applicant will ideally have a formal Project Management qualification such as Prince2 or Six Sigma).
•Familiarity with ERP systems
•Outstanding presentation, communication and stakeholder management skills.


Managerial / Leadership competencies:
•Delivers results - takes responsibility, displays effective planning & prioritisation
•Collaborative style, connects effectively and is 'hands on'.
•Is able to anticipate and be proactive
•Communicates well with stakeholders, suppliers, senior managers and customers.
•Develops cross-functional inclusivity
•Has passion for excellence
•Displays resilience, determination, rigour & flexibility

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