Senior Manager, Group Supply Chain Innovation, Transport Optimization

Location: Novena Square, SG, SG Global Business Unit: Job Function: Singapore - Novena Square Requisition Number: 181041 Description:

Job Summary

• Lead and manage SCM Change Management / Transformation projects both in-country and regionally, to deliver the SCM Strategic Transport transformation project objectives within timelines.
• Drive, and support in-country initiatives and projects focusing on transport optimization and with the alignment of Group Supply Chain Management Strategy
• Change management / change agent for Transport program e.g. Route to Market, Transport Management System
• Support markets to achieve cost saving and benefits from program implementation

General Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end to end Supply Chain Digitalize Transformation project for both in-country and regionally ensuring on-time delivery and maintaining overall project ownership to assigned projects.
• Facilitate project requirements, negotiate needs and expectations, and translate into user & functional outcomes.
• Plan and develop project plans, tasks, risks, and associated communications documentation as part of the project management activities.
• Leads collaborative project review meetings to highlight significant updates, assessing risks and risk mitigation plans.
• Monitor, report and update overall Change Management progression; track resource utilization in ensuring projects meet objectives and timelines.
• Consistently engage and communicate with business/stakeholders on requirements and progress.
• Addresses issues and risks through risk mitigation and contingency planning and presents solutions and/or options to relevant key stakeholders, ensuring effective implementation of solutions/changes.
• Deliver results for each project through partnership with cross-functional teams and by working directly with various stakeholders.
• Build and maintain good relationships with all key stakeholders, colleagues, and vendors/consultants.
• Participate in cross functional projects as required

Functional Skills and Knowledge

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Transport Management or related fields
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Change Management and Project Management ideally with fformal training in/from PMI, Prince 2 or other professional project management body.
• Experience working in MNC and highly matrixed organizations
• Experience working in consumer goods or healthcare MNC’s or Supply Chain 3PL is a plus
• In depth understanding with strong experience of Transport Management and Project Management especially in Supply Chain Transport projects
• Sound understanding of Transport management and operational practices.
• Strong experience and capability in Fleet Management and including Network management.
• Knowledge of Transportation Management Systems
• Leadership and team management skills including influencing skills with people who are not directly working for them
• Excellent communication and relationship skills with multiple stakeholders
• Strong organization and prioritization skills with the ability to manage a high volume of projects simultaneously
• Ability to project manage and work on multiple assignments concurrently
• Must be proficient in MS Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Power BI, Microsoft Project, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams

Education

Bachelor level or above on Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or equivalent\

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Requisition Number: 181041 Job Function: Singapore - Novena Square