Sr Supply Chain Project Manager
About The Position
Designs, develops, and implements supply chain solutions supporting internal and external customers and corporate initiatives. Leads solution development and serves as a key interface across Sales, Engineering/Operations, Technology, and other internal resources to align deliverables with project goals throughout the project lifecycle. Provides guidance to the sales process and recommendations that help differentiate and add value to solutions and sales strategies for new and existing customers. Evaluates customer supply chain networks and business needs, using fact-based analysis, industry insights, knowledge of transportation modes and global shipping requirements, and Quality tools and processes to develop strategies for supply chain improvements. May lead multiple complex assignments concurrently, independently or with peer and cross-functional teams, and routinely interacts with internal and external customers. Leads brainstorming and review sessions, applies industry best practices, and develops strategies for complex global supply chain solutions. The role requires strong communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to engage C-suite executives, represent executive management at functions, and develop executive-level updates and project summaries. Supports SDI, Customer Solutions, Sales, and cross-functional teams as a team member, project lead, or program lead. Directs team members, records project actions and progress in a project management system, and assumes responsibility with no supervision. Uses knowledge of FedEx operating companies and domestic and international capabilities to influence how customers use FedEx services in support of their strategic objectives. Applies a strong QDM background and may lead QDM Quality Action Teams (QAT) to drive continuous improvement in SDI processes. The position is eligible for remote work anywhere in the United States except Alaska, Hawaii, and U.S. territories. Employees living within 50 miles of a campus are required to work at a FedEx campus several times per week.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, supply chain, engineering, a quantitative business field, or a related field.
- At least five years of business experience in a supply chain-related field, including designing, maintaining, and/or implementing solutions to complex business situations; a related advanced degree may offset the experience requirement.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to use relevant technology, including MS Office applications and internal systems/tools, for project management and execution.
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
- Ability to present solutions to senior-level customers and internal leadership.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
- Strong business acumen.
- Ability to collaborate, influence without authority, and proactively engage senior leaders and functional partners.
- Ability to project manage and work on multiple assignments concurrently.
- Advanced skills with business software, spreadsheet applications, and presentation applications.
- Ability to work independently and assume responsibility with no supervision.
- Strong QDM background and knowledge and experience with FedEx operating companies and domestic and international capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement supply chain solutions for customers and corporate initiatives.
- Lead solution development and coordinate with Sales, Engineering/Operations, Technology, and other internal resources throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide recommendations that support sales and improve the differentiation and value of solutions for new and existing customers.
- Evaluate customer supply chain networks and recommend improvements using fact-based analysis, transportation knowledge, global shipping requirements, and Quality tools and processes.
- Assess customer business needs and industry insights to establish strategies for supply chain improvements.
- Lead multiple complex assignments, working independently and/or leading peer and cross-functional teams with internal and external customer interaction.
- Lead brainstorming and review sessions and apply industry best practices to project recommendations.
- Facilitate meetings and communicate routinely with C-suite executives; represent executive management at internal or external functions when needed.
- Develop executive-level updates and project summaries.
- Develop strategies for the design and implementation of complex global supply chain solutions.
- Support SDI, Customer Solutions, Sales, and cross-functional teams as a team member, project lead, or program lead.
- Direct project team members and document actions and progress in a project management system.
- Use knowledge of FedEx operating companies and domestic and international capabilities to help customers meet strategic objectives.
- Lead QDM Quality Action Teams (QAT) to drive continuous improvement in SDI processes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
