Logistics Project Manager - Logistics Systems
Opportunity to drive real change & transformation whilst focusing on exciting new automation technologies and WMS.
Opportunity to work across several work-streams including Facilities, Inventory, Automation and Systems.
Global Retail business based in Birmingham.
Responsibilities:
Working at a senior management level, taking ownership and leading business critical projects, new business, business expansions, customer product launches within the organisation.
End-to-end ownership for large-scale projects from planning through to installation, launch and support.
Coordinate critical path tasks, thoroughly analyse technical details, and develop innovative solutions to address any issues that arise.
Assess and effectively communicate the status of projects, proactively manage potential risks and delays across multiple teams.
Organise and facilitate weekly standing meetings with internal teams and external vendors/contractors to plan and monitor project deliverables.
Work closely with various internal teams, including Engineering, Facilities, Operations, IT, and Procurement, to collaborate and ensure smooth project execution.
Manage key project KPI's (schedule, deliverables, and budget).
Provide project status reports and identify risks and issues impacting the project completion.
Manage project budgets and implement actions to resolve cost overruns.
Manage the project scope definition and sign-off, and lead the change management process thereafter.
Present project status reports to senior executive level.
Qualifications:
Possession of a recognised project management qualification would be advantageous.
Experience of leading WMS implementations and automation adoption would be advantageous.
Demonstrable track record of owning, leading and delivering projects.
Experience of using recognised project management tools.
You should have strong organisational/analytical skills and be able to translate ideas to action effectively.
Outstanding communication, negotiation and influencing skills whilst maintaining integrity are essential as you will be liaising with all levels of management and operations.
The ability to cope with time pressure in volume dynamic operations is required whilst continuing to be enthusiastic and have a high level of energy ensuring project deadlines are consistently achieved.
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 + benefits
Company: EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy
Job Info
Job Title: Logistics Project Manager
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Posted: Dec 22nd 2024
Sector: Distribution
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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