Supply Chain Project Manager (Non-IT)

Wallenius Wilhelmsen • Parsippany, NJ

6d • $130,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Supply Chain Project Manager will join Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s Supply Chain Solutions Development team to design and deliver data-driven logistics solutions for global customers. This role combines project management, advanced analytics, and supply chain strategy, leading transformation initiatives from initial concept through implementation. The position is hybrid, with on-site work required Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at the company’s Parsippany, New Jersey office. The starting salary range is $130,000–$150,000.

The role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing costs, enhancing service, and creating sustainable value across transportation, processing, and distribution networks. The manager leads projects through operational handover, aligns cross-functional teams and stakeholders, evaluates processes and network performance, and develops data-backed recommendations and business cases. The position also supports commercial teams with customer assessments and proposals and leads implementation of logistics solutions and customer contracts.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen describes itself as a global shipping and logistics leader with more than 9,000 colleagues across 28 countries. The company emphasizes safety, inclusion, employee growth, and its values: We Care, We Challenge, and We Commit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, project management, or consulting.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to turn complex information into practical business solutions.
• Proactive, organized, and results-driven mindset, with the confidence to take ownership and navigate ambiguity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with transportation or distribution networks, cost modeling, process optimization, and performance management.
• Experience in automotive, industrial logistics, or third-party logistics (3PL).
• Familiarity with transportation or warehouse management systems.
• Experience in supply chain transformation, consulting, or large-scale operational improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple supply chain projects from pre-study and solution design through implementation and operational handover.
• Own project scope, timelines, resources, risks, and stakeholder alignment to ensure successful delivery.
• Coordinate teams across Operations, IT, Commercial, and Finance to turn ideas into practical solutions.
• Analyze processes, identify root causes and bottlenecks, and model scenarios to support data-driven decisions.
• Translate complex data into clear recommendations, executive presentations, and customer value propositions.
• Analyze and optimize transportation and distribution networks, port and yard operations, capacity, and cargo flows.
• Build business cases demonstrating opportunities for cost reduction, improved service, operational efficiency, and sustainability.
• Support commercial teams with customer assessments, solution proposals, and ROI analysis.
• Lead implementation of new logistics solutions and customer contracts, ensuring a smooth transition into operations.
• Engage and influence internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, through clear communication and data-backed recommendations.

Benefits

• Low-cost health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-matching 401(k) plan.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Access to on-the-job training and career development.
• Exclusive discounts on attractions, automotive, travel, and more.

What This Job Offers

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