Project Manager, Supply Chain Transformation

job purpose:

The Project Manager – Supply Chain Transformation is a key leadership role responsible for driving major supply chain process improvement projects and driving new ways of working.  This position works closely with cross-functional teams across the organization to deliver transformative initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and support business growth. The impact of this role is significant, as it ensures projects are completed on time and within budget, directly contributing to fairlife’s reputation for innovation and operational excellence.

responsibilities:

•    Responsible for Supply Chain Transformation projects, focused on IT, procurement, planning, logistics and other categories as assigned
•    Lead, manage, and provide oversight to define project scope, develop and track project budgets, generate detailed project schedules with clear deliverables and timelines, identify, and assign task owners, and resource subject matter experts
•    Prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently, adhering to deadlines and ensuring all established milestones are met
•    Ensure project management methodology is rigorously followed and Project Management software is being kept up to date on all Supply Chain projects
•    Effectively follow project financial controls (RFI, RFA, RFP)
•    Schedule and lead project review meetings providing regular progress reports to all key stakeholders and senior leadership
•    Develop and lead steering committees for large, complex projects
•    Identify and resolve issues that place projects or supply chain at risk
•    Work collaboratively with cross functional teams to continuously improve business processes
•    Utilize analytics, process mapping and tools for project life cycle management to meet business needs
•    Ensure city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to projects and implementation are met
•    Other responsibilities in accordance with business needs

skills/qualifications required: 
•    Bachelor’s degree required, PMP/PMO certification preferred 
•    2-5 years’ experience in project management
•    Demonstrated Supply Chain project experience and successfully implementing IT infrastructure and/or enterprise software projects strongly preferred
•    Strong math and reasoning ability
•    Microsoft Planner and Project Management software experience preferred
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•    Willingness to learn and communicate advanced technical systems and processes
•    Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
•    Proficiency in English: Comfortable with both written and verbal communication, including reading and writing.

working conditions and physical requirements:

•    List where necessary
•    8 hours sitting/standing/walking
•    Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
•    Reaching/bending requirements (if any)
•    Specific atmospheric conditions- office and plant conditions
•    Any other physical requirements