Job Summary
- Lead and manage SCM Change Management / Transformation projects both in-country and regionally, to deliver the SCM Strategic Transport transformation project objectives within timelines.
- Drive, and support in-country initiatives and projects focusing on transport optimization and with the alignment of Group Supply Chain Management Strategy
- Change management / change agent for Transport program e.g. Route to Market, Transport Management System
- Support markets to achieve cost saving and benefits from program implementation
General Responsibilities
- Lead and manage end to end Supply Chain Digitalize Transformation project for both in-country and regionally ensuring on-time delivery and maintaining overall project ownership to assigned projects.
- Facilitate project requirements, negotiate needs and expectations, and translate into user & functional outcomes.
- Plan and develop project plans, tasks, risks, and associated communications documentation as part of the project management activities.
- Leads collaborative project review meetings to highlight significant updates, assessing risks and risk mitigation plans.
- Monitor, report and update overall Change Management progression; track resource utilization in ensuring projects meet objectives and timelines.
- Consistently engage and communicate with business/stakeholders on requirements and progress.
- Addresses issues and risks through risk mitigation and contingency planning and presents solutions and/or options to relevant key stakeholders, ensuring effective implementation of solutions/changes.
- Deliver results for each project through partnership with cross-functional teams and by working directly with various stakeholders.
- Build and maintain good relationships with all key stakeholders, colleagues, and vendors/consultants.
- Participate in cross functional projects as required
Functional Skills And Knowledge
- Minimum 5 years experience in Transport Management or related fields
- Minimum 3 years experience in Change Management and Project Management ideally with formal training in or from PMI, Prince 2 or other professional project management body.
- Experience working in MNC and highly matrixed organizations
- Experience working in consumer goods or healthcare MNC's or Supply Chain 3PL is a plus
- In depth understanding with strong experience of Transport Management and Project Management especially in Supply Chain Transport projects
- Sound understanding of Transport management, operational practices and systems
- Strong experience and capability in Fleet Management and including Network management.
- Leadership and team management skills including influencing skills with people who are not directly working for them
- Excellent communication and relationship skills with multiple stakeholders
- Must be proficient in MS Office products
- Strong project management capabilities (change management) accountability for large projects, delivering through others, delivering on time
- Strong organization and prioritization skills with the ability to manage a high volume of projects simultaneously
- Strong interpersonal skills to influence and advise Senior stakeholders, excellent communicator
- Strong networking and communication skills
- Ability to influence and convince without authority
- Familiar and comfortable with working within a decentralized organization with matrix structures and reporting lines
- Agile & adaptable
- Highly self-motivated
Education
Bachelor level or above on Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or equivalent
