Supply Chain Project Manager

ebm-papst Inc.•Telford, TN

21h•$85,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Supply Chain Project Manager supports localization projects, product transition, and end-of-life projects to ensure effective material management during planned changes. This role leads cross-functional coordination to minimize material obsolescence, identify and escalate supply chain risks, and communicate recovery plans between the global supply chain organization and plant material managers. The Supply Chain Project Manager provides disciplined project leadership across ramp-up, ramp-down, and end-of-life activities, with a strong focus on material availability, run-out timing, risk visibility, stakeholder alignment, and timely execution of recovery actions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field
5–8+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, operations, or project delivery
3–5+ years leading complex, cross-functional projects from planning through implementation
Strong knowledge of end-to-end supply chain processes, including planning, procurement, manufacturing, inventory, and logistics
Proficiency in project management methods, scheduling, and risk management
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Experience with ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred)
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with project management and analytics tools preferred
Strong leadership presence and clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
Structured project planning, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Results-driven with a focus on execution, accountability, and measurable benefits
Ability to manage multiple priorities in ambiguous and fast-paced environments
Strong facilitation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills

Nice To Haves

PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or APICS certification preferred
Experience in a high-growth, complex manufacturing environment strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Support the Localization Team on ramp-up and ramp-down projects
Develop and coordinate material plans for planned sourcing, production, and product changes
Monitor material availability, inventory exposure, transition timing, and open commitments throughout each project
Align Purchasing, Planning, Manufacturing, Logistics, Engineering, Sales, and plant stakeholders on project milestones and material requirements
Lead cross-functional teams during end-of-life projects to minimize the creation of obsolete material
Establish material run-out plans using demand, inventory, purchase orders, supplier commitments, and production requirements
Coordinate actions to consume, cancel, return, transfer, or otherwise mitigate excess and obsolete inventory
Track project actions, decisions, material exposure, and financial impact through completion
Assess supply chain risks identified during product transitions and ongoing material reviews
Determine material run-out timing and the potential impact to production, customer commitments, and project milestones
Escalate material run-out timing and critical supply risks to the global supply chain team
Maintain clear ownership, mitigation actions, target dates, and escalation status for identified risks
Communicate recovery plans from the global supply chain team to plant material managers
Translate recovery plans into clear plant-level actions, owners, timing, and expected outcomes
Monitor execution, validate progress, and report changes to recovery timing or material availability
Maintain consistent communication among global supply chain, sales, purchasing, suppliers, and plant teams until risk closure