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 and cross-functional teams 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 and change management initiatives across global teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple supply chain planning and order management projects from initiation through successful completion, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, timelines, and business objectives.
• Facilitate project planning sessions with internal stakeholders to define scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, resources, and performance measures.
• Deploy Order Management initiatives and projects in line with agreed objectives, priorities, and timelines.
• Partner with business stakeholders, IT, supply chain, and global cross-functional teams to design and implement sustainable global order management solutions.
• Act as a subject matter expert in Oracle EBS Order Management, EDI, Release Management (RLM), processing rules, CUM management, forecasting solutions, and data management.
• Provide expertise across key EDI transactions, including Planning (830), Sequenced (866), Shipping (862), Purchase Orders (850), Order Acknowledgment (855/865), Shipment Notification (856), and Invoicing (810).
• Act as an Order Management process owner, supporting the end-to-end flow from source systems through order fulfillment at plants.
• Develop project plans, schedules, timelines, milestones, and resource plans; monitor progress and take corrective action to ensure timely delivery.
• Identify, assess, prioritize, and manage project risks and issues; work with stakeholders to develop alternatives and effective solutions.
• Monitor and communicate project status, key risks, dependencies, issues, and performance to project sponsors, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Plan and monitor project budgets, resources, and other project requirements to support effective execution.
• Identify and assign appropriate resources to project activities and provide guidance and coaching to team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support user training, adoption, and change management activities associated with new processes, systems, and solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve supply chain performance, process efficiency, customer experience, cost, inventory, and delivery outcomes.
• Conduct research and analysis to support project decisions and solution development.
• Document project outcomes, lessons learned, process knowledge, and best practices and share them across teams.
• Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams across different time zones to achieve project and business objectives.
• Build strong relationships with internal customers and stakeholders and ensure solutions address business and customer needs.

Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, particularly Order Management and the integration of information, products, and services from source systems through fulfillment.
• Hands-on or strong working knowledge of Oracle EBS Order Management.
• Strong knowledge of EDI transactions and file formats, including 830, 866, 862, 850, 855, 865, 856, and 810.
• Experience with Release Management (RLM), Processing Rules, CUM Management, and forecasting solutions.
• Experience with supply chain data management and integration across systems.
• Strong project planning, scheduling, scope, resource, budget, issue, and risk management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting agreed commitments and timelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex and sometimes conflicting information and develop practical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage different audiences across business and technical teams.
• Experience supporting change management, user training, and implementation of new processes or systems.
• Strong business acumen and financial awareness, with the ability to understand business drivers and make informed decisions.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions, geographies, and organizational levels.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to develop and deliver solutions aligned with customer and business requirements.
• Ability to manage conflict constructively and resolve project issues with minimal disruption.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with global teams across multiple time zones.
• Ability to recognize and leverage diverse perspectives and cultural differences in a global working environment.
• Strong documentation, presentation, and project reporting skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and application of project management tools, processes, and best practices.

Qualifications

• College, university, or equivalent degree required; preferably in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in project management, supply chain, order management, or related functional areas.
• Experience working in a global, cross-functional business environment is preferred.
• This position may require licensing or compliance with applicable export control or sanctions regulations.

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