What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Project Manager position at Scalian?
Who are we?
At Scalian, we are a leading multinational engineering consulting firm with 6,000 specialists and over 30 years of experience. We are specialized in Industrial Performance (Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, and Project Management, Production Planning).
Our expertise serves various technological sectors such as the aerospace, defense, rail, and energy industries while providing distinctive support to their development and operations.
Are you an experienced Logistics Project Manager?
If your answer is yes, it’s your lucky day as we are looking for a dynamic and talented person to join our team in the US!
What will your role be?
We are looking for someone like you to join our team as a Logistics Project Manager. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing and driving transformation projects within aerospace logistics, including process improvements and activity transfers. You'll work closely with both internal teams and customers to ensure the success of each project while fostering strong relationships and applying your customer’s operational excellence methodology. Your ability to manage multiple projects, think creatively, and improve logistics operations will be key to your success. If you are eager to take on exciting challenges and make a significant impact, we would love to connect with you!
Activities:
- Manage and lead multiple logistics transformation projects simultaneously.
- Drive process improvements and activity transfers within logistics operations.
- Define and implement logistics methods and processes for operations.
- Identify and execute continuous improvement opportunities within logistics activities.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and customers.
- Ensure successful project execution by providing regular updates on roadmaps, progress, and risks.
- Collaborate with cross-site engineering and project teams to share best practices and benchmark progress.
- Oversee the development and efficiency of logistics activities to meet operational goals.
- Apply your customer’s operational excellence methodology to project management and continuous improvement.
- Participate in internal and customer meetings, contributing to project reviews and engineering roadmaps.
What skills and qualifications are we looking for?
- Over 4-10 years of experience in industrial and logistics operations, including 3PL and in-house environments
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery and alignment with objectives
- Skilled in identifying, defining, and implementing process improvements to optimize logistics operations and drive efficiency
- In-depth understanding of logistics operations, including activity transfers, workflow optimization, and resource management
- Creative and analytical problem-solving abilities to resolve challenges and improve operational performance
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for clear reporting, documentation, and stakeholder engagement
- Experienced in collaborating across internal teams and building strong relationships with customers to achieve business goals
- Proficient in data processing, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and using insights to guide decision-making
- Advanced expertise in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and GSuite (Google Sheets, Google Slides) for analysis, reporting, and presentations
- Highly adaptable to dynamic, fast-paced environments, maintaining high performance under pressure
- Focused on driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance logistics functions and team productivity
Why join us?
- To acquire experience in different critical industries and projects while working for the same company;
- To have a competitive salary and a great benefits package
- To access trainings that focus on expanding your knowledge while staying up to date with cutting edge technologies and best practices;
- To have a clear career development plan that suits your goals;
- To have the possibility of working abroad through our mobility program thanks to our international presence;
- To join a dynamic, specialized and fast-growing group where communication is key and where every team member is valued.
- To be part of a team where having fun is essential.
