Supply Chain Project Manager at Proterra, Inc. in Greenville, South Carolina

Job Description:

The Supply Chain Project Manager plays a pivotal role as a central resource in driving supply chain initiatives across the organization. This position is responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring supply chain projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, and collaborating with teams across the supply chain organization to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning and Execution:

• Lead the planning and execution of supply chain initiatives and projects from initiation to completion.

Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines.

Allocate resources, establish project teams, and manage project budgets.

1. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement, logistics, operations, and finance to ensure project success.

Facilitate communication and alignment among project stakeholders.

Promote teamwork and cooperation to achieve project goals.

1. Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

• Identify potential risks and challenges associated with supply chain projects.

Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.

Monitor project risks and take proactive measures to keep projects on track.

1. Project Monitoring and Reporting:

• Monitor project progress and performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).

Develop and maintain project dashboards and reports.

Provide regular updates to stakeholders and senior leadership on project status, milestones, and outcomes.

1. Stakeholder Engagement:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Ensure clear communication and alignment of expectations among all project participants.

Solicit feedback and input from stakeholders to drive project improvement.

1. Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain thorough documentation of project plans, timelines, budgets, and outcomes.

Ensure projects comply with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.

Collaborate with compliance teams to address any regulatory requirements.

1. Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies within the supply chain.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to project management and supply chain processes.

Share best practices and lessons learned with the organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

A minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management or project management.

Strong understanding of supply chain operations, processes, and project management methodologies.

Excellent project management skills with proficiency in project management tools.

Exceptional communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.

Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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