Martin Brower is a global supply chain leader that provides smart, sustainable solutions for customers across 18 countries. We are dedicated to creating an outstanding work environment for our team of 12,500+ employees, who combine our expertise with the latest technologies to deliver unmatched value for our customers. Required to work from Rosemont, IL Headquarters with a hybrid arrangement, Monday-Thursday in office and Fridays are remote. Pay Transparency Statement:? The compensation philosophy reflects the Company's reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs. ?This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.?
Position Summary: The Supply Chain Project Manager will be responsible for the development and delivery of supply chain cross-functional projects in alignment with business strategy, including process improvement, project implementation, change management, root cause analysis, and supplier collaboration. The position is part of the Supply Chain team and will have supplier, customer and senior leadership facing interactions, requiring strong interpersonal skills. This role will lead projects focused on improving the overall supply chain performance, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and budget..
Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to: Manage small to large cross-functional projects. Responsible for on time, in full delivery of assigned projects Develop specific action plans to identify and address opportunities for improvement by leveraging internal and external data analysis Provide recommendations for solutions, ongoing updates, including escalation of any risks, delays, or challenges to project progress Align with supplier(s), internal stakeholders, and customer(s) on shared metrics and targets Support creating, pulling, and publishing the shared metrics Collaborate with internal/external teams to improve distribution center and restaurant replenishment process including improving purchase order fill, on time delivery, lead time adherence, reduced order changes, etc. Assist with creating or updating training materials including possibly the communication, training, and monitoring Develop subject matter expertise for systems and processes across the company, our supplier(s) & our customer(s). Areas may include purchasing, planning, appointment scheduling, distribution, shipping, and claims Serve as liaison between our supplier(s), distribution centers, supply chain planning teams, and our customer(s) Participate in long-term strategic planning & continuous improvement Drive the standardization of best practice processes, the measurement, and governance of those processes Regularly communicate updates & results with stakeholders and senior leadership Balance meeting business objectives and ensuring accountability while promoting collaborative and friendly environment Required Skills and Experience: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or Business plus 4 years of supply chain experience Exceptional project management & strategic thinking skills Ability to successfully manage and execute large scale projects Strong organizational and time management skills; managing parallel projects, multiple internal and customer facing priorities, and efficient timelines Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities Strong relationship building abilities including conflict & change management Proficiency with data analytics tools and concepts Able to analyze trends, data and information and develop insight-driven recommendations Demonstrates knowledge of supply chain management, including the associated value/cost drivers A transformational leadership approach that continually looks for opportunities for improvement Advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel Ability to influence business decisions/solutions and provide fact-based recommendations by analyzing and interpreting data of current state processes Ability to work cross-functionally with internal/external stakeholders that may have competing priorities Travel required – up to 15% This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test Preferred Skills and Experience: Supply Chain experience in retail, grocery, or food industry Prior experience of managing complex, cross functional projects Prior experience in supplier performance management Prior experience in data analytics, analyzing large data sets to identify trends and opportunities for improvement Prior experience with project management tools, techniques, and their practical application PMP certification a plus Experience with PowerBI and Blue Yonder/JDA supply chain solutions a plus Physical Demands and Work Environment :
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.
