Project Manager, Material Planner - West

DSV•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for delivering assigned projects on time, on budget and within the agreed scope and quality levels. To do this, the Project Manager must coordinate resources between all sites in the West Region. They are also responsible for supervision of WMS Superusers and WMS Troubleshooters.

Requirements

Proficiency needed in WMS applications and MS Office Suite including MS Project Manager
English (reading, writing, verbal)
Intermediate Mathematical Skills
Ability to communicate with all levels of management, senior leadership, contractors, etc.
Comfortable researching and introducing new technology to improve current operations
Management Skills
Analytical Skills (e.g., Storing Information & Managing Data, Learning and Following Procedures)
Applied Learning / Functional Knowledge and Skills (e.g., Using Computer Skills, Maintains Industry Awareness/Industry Knowledge)
Interpersonal Communication and Language Skills (e.g., Listening to Others, Speaking to Others, Reading, Writing)
People and Relationship Management Skills (e.g., Demonstrating Teamwork, Sensitivity to Others)
Change Management Skills (e.g., Learning Agility, Adapting to Change)
Personal Motivation (e.g., Demonstrating Enthusiasm and Energy, Drive to Achieve Goals)
Quality and Service Skills and Orientation (e.g., Valuing Quality, Focusing on Details)
Quantitative Reasoning Skills (e.g., Using Basic Math)
Self-Management Skills (e.g., Dealing with Stress, Maintaining Composure)
Work Orientation (e.g., Behaving with Integrity, Being Dependable)
Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary.
Min. 3 years of experience in managing projects, including, but not limited to software, hardware, cabling, and EDI implementations.
High School Diploma or GED is required.
Must be able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months can range from mild to moderate

Responsibilities

Works closely and supports WMS Superusers and Operations teams through assigned projects
Prepares and presents regularly scheduled project updates to general managers, project teams and clients
Leads and motivates the team to effectively deliver the project outputs
Drives continuous improvement through the recommendation of new technology
Ensures Project Management controls are in place
Ensures that project, audit, legal and project related business risks & issues are identified, communicated, understood, and managed
Ensures that the prescribed DSV project management methodology is adhered to
Coordinates completion and transition between tasks and distributed teams
Respond to and resolves project issues and mitigates risks appropriately
Monitors and controls all aspects of the project
Maintains a clear view of the project’s technical and business objectives
Ensures that proper processes are implemented to ensure continuity after implementation which includes training, implementation of SLA etc.
Stays abreast of best practices in Project Management as a profession
Works both independently and in teams
Ensures direct reports deliver projects within scope and on time and meet customer expectations.
Manages team vacations schedules and workload of team to assist in project prioritization.
Development of direct reports.
Responsible for the development of direct reports including their performance management.