Supply Chain Project Manager

Sloan•Franklin Park, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Supply Chain Project Manager collaborates with sourcing, quality, production, materials, sales, marketing, finance, and NPDI teams. The role ensures that supply chain aspects of project delivery are completed accurately and on time across all Sloan locations, and is critical to the success of new product development and introduction (NPD). The position manages supply chain activities and project deliverables for initiatives including NPDI, engineering change notices (ECN), inventory improvement, and special orders. It also supports material master data, inventory processes, and SAP users, while coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 5 years of inventory, purchasing, and production control experience.
At least 5 years of project management experience.
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Advanced experience with the SAP ERP Business System.
Clear, professional, and respectful verbal and written communication consistent with an inclusive work environment.
Ability to formulate clear decision criteria, evaluate options and their consequences, and select an effective option.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines.
Ability to build team cohesiveness and work cross-functionally to achieve results.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Proven organization and planning skills.

Nice To Haves

Logistics qualification or certification, such as APICS or ISM.
Project management qualification or certification, such as PMP or IPMA.
Advanced experience with Microsoft Project.
Experience managing cross-functional projects across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

Create risk management plans to identify, analyze, monitor, and respond to project risks.
Communicate and present project status to teams and stakeholders.
Serve as the Materials Master Data Management (MDM) subject matter expert, with a general understanding of other cross-functional MDM areas and steps in the ER and NPD processes.
Set up new parts in the system and coordinate with peers to establish physical locations.
Execute material responsibilities for engineering changes.
Determine and implement supply strategies for new products, including developing and executing PFEP (Plan for Every Part).
Plan, direct, and coordinate project supply chain activities, including issuing purchase orders, product approval, and the arrival and disposition of manufactured and purchased products, to meet project goals and timelines.
Manage projects including NPDI, ECN, inventory improvement, and special orders.
Handle and monitor scrap transactions and processes; work with auditors as needed on inventory processes.
Manage project deliverables and monitor and communicate project statuses and issues.
Update and maintain the material master database, including changes, additions, ABC codes, safety stocks, minimums, and lot sizes.
Interpret forecasts and determine safety stock, lot sizes, Kanban quantities, QR's, and minimums to maximize fill rates and minimize inventory using data from reports.
As an SAP Power User, answer questions, provide instructions, develop procedures, and train users on accurate material movements and dispositions in SAP.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Health Savings Account with company contributions for most medical plan options.
Basic life insurance.
Basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Short-term disability insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Accident insurance.
Optional life insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Hospital indemnity insurance.
Legal assistance.
Pet insurance.
Identity theft protection.
Commuter benefits.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
Employee Assistance Plan and wellness programs.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match and immediate vesting.
Paid holidays.
Volunteer time off.
Paid time off.
Sick leave.
Military leave.
Parental leave.
Bereavement leave.
Other paid or unpaid state and local leaves where required.
Hybrid Work Program.
Employee Referral Program.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Employee Business Groups and networking opportunities.
Company incentive plan participation.