What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager Supply Chain Planning position at DGN Technologies?
Job Details
We are seeking a project manager to lead supply chain planning projects within supply chain planning group. The ideal candidate would have worked as a supply chain business analyst or a demand supply planner in the past and, currently working as a project manager with a proven track record of managing projects, proficiency in the implementation with excellent problem-solving skills and cross functional team collaboration skills. This role will work closely with the planning functions such as demand planning, supply planning, service planning, distribution planning, NPI planning and IT to implement planning systems, process, data and reporting solutions, through requirements, design, testing, training, and deployment needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead planning and cross functional teams on implementation and successful completion of complex supply chain planning projects on time, in scope in a fast-paced environment
Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, considering scope, timelines, budget, and resource allocation
Apply supply chain planning knowledge to lead teams on user requirement reviews, design reviews / workshops, user acceptance testing, go live and post go live support
Monitor project progress, milestones, track metrics/KPIs, and communicate regular status updates to stakeholders, adapting plans as necessary to ensure successful outcomes
Work with necessary teams, stakeholders to understand issues, open items, root cause and to drive them to closure.
Work closely with COE, IT, Analytics and cross functional teams throughout the project lifecycles and manage smaller enhancement projects
Drive the standardization, simplification, and optimization with continuous improvement cycle in the planning processes and systems
Apply best practices and methodologies for project management, continuously seeking opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency
Requirements:
BA/BS in technical or Supply Chain relevant fields
5 years of relevant experience in a project manager / business analyst role in supply chain or manufacturing domain
Implementation experience with planning systems (o9, Kinaxis, SAP APO etc.), SAP/ERP.
Good understanding of supply chain processes such as MRP, systems and models
Well versed with projects implementation life cycle, methodology, templates and framework
Relevant certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or PfMP are a plus
Experience in medical, high tech, health care or manufacturing industry is preferred
