Project Manager - Supply Chain Planning

Manages, develops, and implements supply chain planning and order management projects of varying complexity and size. Partners with business stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and global stakeholders to define project objectives, establish plans and timelines, manage risks and resources, and deliver sustainable solutions. Acts as a subject matter expert in Oracle EBS Order Management, EDI, and related supply chain processes while driving continuous improvement, user adoption, and change management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple supply chain planning and order management projects from inception through completion, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, objectives, timelines, and performance goals.
• Deploy Order Management initiatives and projects in alignment with business priorities, agreed objectives, and timelines.
• Facilitate project planning sessions with business and functional stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, resources, and success measures.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, timelines, milestones, budgets, and resource plans; monitor progress and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Partner with business, IT, supply chain, and other cross-functional teams to design and implement sustainable global Order Management solutions.
• Act as a subject matter expert in Oracle EBS Order Management, EDI, data management, Release Management (RLM), Processing Rules, CUM Management, and forecasting solutions.
• Provide functional expertise across EDI transactions, including Planning (830), Sequenced (866), Shipping (862), Purchase Orders (850), Order Acknowledgment (855/865), Shipping ASN (856), and Invoicing (810).
• Act as the Order Management process owner, supporting the end-to-end process from source systems through fulfillment at manufacturing plants.
• Identify, assess, prioritize, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints; collaborate with stakeholders to develop effective solutions and alternatives.
• Monitor and communicate project status, key milestones, risks, issues, and performance to project sponsors, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Plan and monitor project budgets and resources to ensure effective utilization and successful delivery.
• Identify appropriate resources for project activities and provide guidance, coaching, and developmental feedback to project team members.
• Support user training, adoption, and change management activities for new processes, systems, and solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply chain efficiency, customer experience, cost, inventory, and delivery performance.
• Conduct research, analysis, and data evaluation to support project decisions and solution development.
• Maintain project documentation, records, databases, lessons learned, and other project-related information.
• Share project learnings and best practices with other teams to improve future project execution.
• Work effectively with cross-functional and global teams across different time zones to deliver business and project objectives.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and customers and ensure solutions are aligned with business and customer requirements.

Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain and Order Management processes, including the flow of information, products, and services from source systems through fulfillment.
• Strong working knowledge of Oracle EBS Order Management and related supply chain applications.
• Experience with EDI transactions and file formats, including:
  • Planning – 830
  • Sequenced – 866
  • Shipping – 862
  • Purchase Orders – 850
  • Order Acknowledgment – 855/865
  • Shipping ASN – 856
  • Invoicing – 810
• Knowledge of Release Management (RLM), Processing Rules, CUM Management, and forecasting solutions.
• Understanding of supply chain data management and system integration.
• Strong project management skills covering scope, schedule, resource, budget, issue, and risk management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while delivering against agreed timelines and commitments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and develop practical, sustainable solutions.
• Strong business acumen and financial awareness, with the ability to understand business drivers and make informed decisions.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills across business, technical, and functional teams.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to develop solutions that balance inventory, cost, delivery, and customer requirements.
• Experience supporting user training, change management, and implementation of new processes and systems.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and business outcomes.
• Ability to manage conflict effectively and resolve issues with minimal disruption.
• Strong planning, organization, documentation, and project reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with global teams across different time zones.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and leverage diverse perspectives and cultural differences in a global organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in project management, supply chain, order management, business process management, or a related field.
• Experience working with cross-functional and global teams is preferred.
• This position may require licensing or compliance with applicable export control or sanctions regulations.

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