Project Assistant Manager/Manager - 1894091 - Professional Development Opportunities

Overview: A Manager of B2B Project, is newly created position and a key contributor to newly

launched B2B/B2C delivery project. This role will directly report to the Head of Last Mile

Delivery and will work cross functionally, but most heavily with the product planning and supply

chain solutions to move new products through the various touch points in order management,

warehouse operations, transportation, Last Mile Delivery (LMD), return management and

customer service.

As an exceptional collaborator and communicator, this role will be responsible for

communicating with internal/external customers. The position will also require leading day-today

operations with the project team on task status, risks, and mitigation actions to ensure

operational implementation of multiple go-live dates.

Traveling (up to 25%) and business trips may be required to make site/customer visits. The

ability to work in a fast-paced business environment, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability

by managing numerous priorities concurrently; organizational and time-management abilities.

Advanced technical skills with Microsoft Project or Monday.com, Microsoft Excel, and

PowerPoint.

Collaborate with the project team to define scopes, volumes, and modes of transit in as-is state

of current transportation lanes. Developing to-be scenarios with the project team to create

efficient, cost effective, safe, secure, and operational feasible solutions for time sensitive

deliverables. Supporting RFPs as necessary once to-be providers are defined.

Primary Responsibilities

Strong analytical aptitude with a validated ability to analyze/interpret data, with an

emphasis on transportation

Experience working with enterprise level logistics systems, such as a Transportation

Management System, Yard Management Systems, or Warehouse Management System

is required.

Experience working Home Appliances LMD or white glove service is very desirable.

Exceptional collaborator and communicator with equal skills in attention to detail and

follow through.

Ability to cut through complexity and help the team reach decision as issues and

opportunities emerge during commercialization

Help instill a proactive culture and provide training & coaching to quickly ramp up

operations.

Conduct regular team meetings to analyze periodic goals and objectives. Improve

operational effectiveness, reduce costs, and drive reliability in the supply chain

Create, develop, incorporate, and integrate needed processes into SOP. Keen sense of

industry technology that will increase departmental accuracy, efficiency, and production.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelors degree.

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, and Product Life Cycle is a

plus

Travel required: 25%

5+ years of experience in Project Management, Logistics, Supply Chain, Returns

Management, or Distribution in builder market/industry

Project Management software experience is required

Strategic thinker, self-starter, and team player with strong interpersonal skills

Able to work for extended hours as needed to complete the project.

Strong dynamic leader who demonstrates a collaborative approach while identifying and

solving issues

Track record in driving and maximizing efficiencies and effectiveness

Detail oriented, extremely organized, and good time management skills

Advocate for a collaborative environment and the ability to work cross-functionally

Results driven and strong problem-solving capabilities

Value diversity and respect and understand differences

Show resilience and demonstrate adaptability

Strategic thinker, self-starter, and team player with strong interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills - verbal and written

Able to travel to customer sites with a short notice.

Intermediate/Advance skills with MS Office suites.

Solid understanding and utilization of ERP, OMS, TMS, YMS, and reporting software

(SalesForce, Tableau, etc)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, AD&D, 401K, and generous PTOs/ paid holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM