Project Manager - Intra Logistics (m/f)
Our client is a global consumer goods company with multiple manufacturing plants and distributions centers across the globe. To strengthen their travel retail supply chain operations globally, we are recruiting a Project Manager - Intra Logistics (m/f).
Description
The projects focus on a long-term enhancement of the travel retail supply chain into a state-of-the-art distribution network, which can absorb the Travel Retail business volatility and adaptable to changing trends. The distribution network will be modular and further scalable, aligned with the growth rate of the business unit.
The project manager will focus firstly on the newly established distribution center, who leads the intra logistic processes and set-ups within the project from concept design phase up to go-live and stabilization.
Project Manager will report to the Project Director and will be responsible for the whole intra-logistics processes and set-ups within the project from concept design up to go live and stabilization. The job holder will lead and manage all highly automated Intra Logistics aspects of the distribution center realization project that will focus on the following core areas:
- Generates distribution center intra logistic layout and operating workflows from inbound to outbound processes
- Manages all stakeholders and incl. general planner / contractor, facilities, operations, etc.
- Aligns with project goals and delivers expected results
- Develops and implements new concepts and strategies
- Leads data analysis, concept & detail design
- Defines specifications, tendering and order placement
- Controls project timeline & budget
- Deals with change order and claim management
- Manages project realization, commissioning and ramp up phases
- Interfaces with general planner / contractor
- Works out and refines the operating concept together with business owners
- Performs expansion planning of existing systems and manages system revisions
- Establishes test plan for implementation phase
- Develops and implements total productive maintenance system
- Generates supply chain and logistics master planning
- Standardizes overall concepts and technical solutions
- Perform cost benefit analysis and business case evaluations
Profile
The selected candidate for the role must bring a strong track record in intra-logistics, logistics automation solutions and in project management. The hired candidate will have a university degree in logistics, supply chain, engineering or a similar education and at least 5 years of experience in a project lead role within a comparable position.
In terms of soft skills, we are looking for candidates with following attributes:
- Strong organizational skills
- Analytical and process driven
- Conceptual thinker
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Smart negotiator with internal and external business partners
- Flexible attitude and solution oriented
- Team player and supportive of change
For this position we require a business fluency in English as well as proficiency in German. Expertise in Microsoft Office tools is required as well as expertise in project management software tools. Good knowledge of WMS and ERP (e.g. SAP) is desired. Finally, min. 10% business travel is also expected to execute / support projects globally.
Job Offer
Excellent opportunity to be part of a strategic project that will create one of the most modern and sophisticated distribution centers in Europe with a state of the art logistic and technical concepts. The position holder will also have the opportunity to participate further projects globally.
Adresse
Michael Page Switzerland