Flexible Work Policy: The Sr. Project Manager position has been segmented as Hybrid, meaning the work is a combination of onsite and virtual. This position is based out of our corporate headquarters in Rosemont, IL.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads the prioritization and alignment and manages the execution of the Transportation & Logistics initiative roadmap by identifying and evaluating resource needs and utilization across Transportation functions; collaborating with key stakeholders to analyze project initiatives; identifying and communicating interdependencies across operations and business units; developing prioritization recommendations and communicating the recommendations to execute and senior leadership; ensuring program alignment with business strategies and goals; obtaining buy-in on project prioritization and ensuring accountability for the initiative roadmap; reporting initiative status and results to executive leadership; and overseeing project alignment and resource planning for Transportation & Logistics
- Leads projects and project teams for Transportation & Logistics by determining scope, deliverables, objectives, and project plans and ensuring alignment with both the company and supply chain priorities; determining key project metrics and translating project requirements into goals; analyzing solution approaches and benchmarking them against industry standards and best practices; partnering with key stakeholders to create implementation and/or transition plans; monitoring impact of changes; evaluating progress against goals and standards; and adjusting project plans and initiatives accordingly
- Drives the execution of multiple business initiatives by identifying customer and operational needs; developing and communicating business plans and priorities; removing barriers and obstacles that impact performance; providing resources; identify performance standards; measuring progress and adjusting performance accordingly; developing contingency plans; and demonstrating adaptability and supporting continuous learning
- Ensures business needs are being met by evaluating the ongoing effectiveness of current plans, programs, and initiatives; consulting with business partners, managers, associates, or other key stakeholders by driving continuous improvement projects; soliciting, evaluating, and applying suggestions for improving efficiency and cost effectiveness
- Other duties as assigned by manager
RELATIONSHIPS
- Internal: Replenishment, Finance, Logistics, Gampac, Carrier Management, Fleet, Routing, Transformation Office, I&A, Supply Chain PMO, IT
- External: Vendors, Various Supply Chain Companies | Benchmarking Services
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 7 years of project management or project lead experience in supply chain with a focus on large-scale initiatives and continuous improvement projects
- Strong project management functional experience with deep business, problem solving expertise
- Extremely detail oriented and organized
- Ability to influence others without formal authority with a solid understanding of the business context to communicate fact-based messages effectively across all levels of the organization
- Clear, concise communicator able to interface with all levels of the organization; strong written and oral presentation skills, including comfort delivering presentations to the senior leadership team
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in business, transportation and logistics, operations management, supply chain management, engineering, or equivalent experience
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
- PMP certification preferred
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Industry knowledge: Working knowledge of distribution operations, including routing and/or transportation, and of related federal, state and local regulations in the foodservice or transportation industry.
- Management consulting experience
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