Parts Distribution-Projects & Methods Manager

Manitou•Belvidere, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Parts Distribution Projects & Methods Manager oversees projects to improve Parts Distribution Center processes, flows, and tools, as well as redesign Distribution Center operations. Reporting to the Head of North America Spare Parts Supply Chain, this role serves as an expert on Supply Chain Systems, Tools, and Operations Technology and ensures projects are coordinated and delivered in line with defined budgets, deliverables, and leadership objectives. The position is based onsite at Manitou Group’s Distribution Center in Belvidere, Illinois, with potential periodic visits to the North American headquarters in West Bend, Wisconsin, supplier visits, and annual travel to the global corporate office in France. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in warehouse engineering, continuous improvement, or operational supervision in a warehouse or retail logistics environment.
At least 3 years of project management experience in a warehouse operations environment.
Demonstrated problem-solving experience.
Demonstrated experience working with supply chain software and systems companies, as well as hardware and warehouse solutions companies.
Demonstrated experience with team-building methodology.
Mastery of key supply chain tools and systems, including WMS, ERP, TMS, dock management systems, and Advanced Planning Systems.
Advanced project management skills.
Strong organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with office tools including Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Gantter), Excel, and PowerBI.
Excellent written, listening, and verbal communication skills.
Strategic thinking and analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to execute tactically.
Ability to work independently and collaborate across departments, including indirect sourcing, IT, logistics, and supply chain.
Deep understanding of warehouse operations and the ability to specify and drive change and implement optimized processes and procedures.
Ability to understand and support company policies and procedures.
Excellent customer service skills.
A Supply Chain bachelor's degree or demonstrated Supply Chain experience is required.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing a portfolio of mechanical industry components.
Lean management skills.
Master’s degree in Supply Chain, manufacturing engineering, or a technical field.
PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee the definition of Supply Chain Distribution Center operational flows, including inbound, outbound, internal and logistics flows, reverse logistics, and KPIs.
Manage projects to optimize intra- and inter-warehouse logistics flows for spare parts, proposing and implementing solutions to optimize and simplify flows.
Specify warehouse and logistics infrastructure projects and develop implementation plans for automation solutions, mall map flows, and processes.
Support operational implementation of projects.
Frame, execute, implement, and monitor results of Rapid Improvement Projects in collaboration with warehouse leadership.
Establish preliminary project plans, statements of work, timelines and milestones, KPIs, budgets, and success conditions.
Manage project steering committees and obtain necessary approvals.
Provide stakeholder feedback and regular status updates, and manage metrics.
Coordinate with project members, suppliers, and other functions to ensure projects are funneled, prioritized, tracked, and communicated.
Monitor logistics technologies, including mechanization, digitalization, and transport.
Manage suitable change management as part of project management.
Perform additional duties as needed.