Global SCM Project Manager

Freudenberg Group

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About The Position

This role focuses on driving digitalization and data analytics within the supply chain. The Global SCM Project Manager will be responsible for developing and maintaining dashboards and reports, performing data modeling and analysis, and leading digitalization initiatives to improve efficiency. The position requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work in a cross-functional, global environment. The role also involves collaborating with business stakeholders, supporting change management, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement in data quality, system consistency, and process efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Data Science, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Advanced Excel & Business Intelligence (VBA) skills.
• Proficiency in Power BI (or Tableau/Qlik).
• Experience with SQL or Python for data querying and modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfort working in cross-functional, global, or matrix organizations.
• Ability to simplify complexity and present data clearly to leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is a plus.
• Previous experience in a Supply Chain, Operations, BI, or Digital Transformation role.
• Experience in manufacturing or global industrial environments.
• Understanding of lean principles, process mapping (BPMN), or continuous improvement.
• Experience implementing digital solutions at scale.
• Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach.
• Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions.
• Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports (Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).
• Perform data modeling, cleaning, and transformation to ensure accuracy and usability.
• Analyze operational, supply chain, and business data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Manage data sources, queries, and connections (SQL, Excel Power Query, etc.).
• Create automated reporting solutions and self-service analytics tools.
• Lead digitalization initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce manual work.
• Build process automation solutions (Power Automate, RPA tools, low-code applications).
• Map business processes and identify digital transformation opportunities.
• Support the deployment of new digital tools in collaboration with IT and business teams.
• Document workflows, requirements, and project deliverables.
• Work with business stakeholders to translate needs into digital/analytical solutions.
• Support change management and user adoption of digital tools.
• Provide training and guidance to users on dashboards, tools, and new digital processes.
• Identify gaps in data quality, system consistency, and process efficiency.
• Propose and implement enhancements to reporting, workflows, and system utilization.
• Monitor KPIs and support performance reviews with visual, data-driven insights.

Benefits

• The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level