Supply Chain Project Manager

CPI Canada - Plano, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Plano, TX

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Supply Chain Project Manager is responsible for executing and managing a portfolio of complex projects related to supply chain execution. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams and the Program Manager to ensure project completion, adhere to timeline and scope requirements, and successfully execute programs while communicating regularly to internal and external stakeholders. This position can be filled in Plano or Kilgore, TX.

Responsibilities

• Defines, plans and coordinates work teams including coordinating the activities of cross-functional teams by leading through influence to ensure project timelines are met.
• Participate in collaborative project review meetings to highlight significant updates, assessing Supply Chain related risks and risk mitigation plans while providing project status to key stakeholders.
• Motivates effective project teams; communicating effectively across teams and groups; coordinates as necessary to address changes and/or shifting needs.
• Manages projects through to completion ensuring on-time delivery and maintaining overall project ownership to assigned projects.
• Develops timelines, and ensures progress to plan, as well as tracks and communicates critical Supply Chain related project achievements and/or risks.
• Works with cross-functional teams to set budgets, identify, prioritize activities to document savings on Bills of Materials.
• Acts as a primary Supply Chain point of contact for designated projects participating in project update meetings, and written communication and reports to inform stakeholders of progress.
• Uses designate process mapping, tracking and assigned tools for project life cycle management to meet business needs.
• Ensures time and resources align with business prioritizes and objectives and escalates project risks to manager as appropriate.
• Addresses Supply Chain related problems through risk mitigation and contingency planning and presents solutions and/or options to Program Manager, Senior Operations Manager and other key stakeholders, ensuring effective implementation of solutions/changes.
• Deliver results for each project through leadership and partnership with cross-functional teams and by working directly with various stakeholders across the Company.
• Drives process improvement, and adherence to company project standards for assigned projects.
• Recommend strategies, policies, and procedures by evaluating organization outcomes, identifying problems, evaluating trends and anticipating requirements.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings necessary to coordinate and manage projects and other related business requirements.
• Build constructive business relationships with all stakeholders, including 3rd party vendors.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-4 years' experience in Project Management leadership and 6 years in a supply chain related field
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Must be proficient in MS Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams
• Project management experience with Procurement, Production, Supply Planning and Scheduling
• Ability to project manage and work on multiple assignments concurrently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to perform under pressure in a very fast paced, complex, and dynamic environment
• Strong organization and prioritization skills with the ability to manage a high volume of projects and/or components simultaneously
• Resourceful self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to develop win-win solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of supply management, government contractor purchasing requirements, and the ability to apply Export Compliance in procurement activities.
• This position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The successful candidate must be a 'U.S. Person' as defined under ITAR and EAR.

Nice-to-haves

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or CPPM (Certified Professional Purchasing Manager) Certification preferred
• Experience with JDE or similar ERP systems is a strong plus.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package with competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits including health and wellness programs
• Career development opportunities
• Generous retirement savings plan with company matching