Project Specialist - Supply Chain (1 year position)

Schneider National; Apodaca; Presencial; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Supply Chain and Productivity Project Specialist to drive cost reduction projects across North America. The ideal candidate will showcase strong leadership and communication skills, managing initiatives that impact procurement and sourcing processes. This dynamic role demands extensive project management experience, particularly within the engineering field, as well as proficiency in negotiation and strategic planning to ensure successful implementation of productivity improvements.

Formación

• 2+ years of experience in cost reduction or supply chain initiatives.
• Experience presenting to top management levels (Directors, VPs).
• Training or certification in PMP methodology is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead project management practices for cost reduction.
• Present project outcomes to Senior Managers and Directors.
• Participate in and lead Productivity Workshop Events.

Conocimientos

Communication

Leadership

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Strategic planning

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Herramientas

MS Office

SAP

Descripción del empleo

As a Supply Chain and Productivity Project Specialist (PS), you will lead project management practices and tools to develop challenging cost reduction ideas, including (but not limited to) QVE (Quality Value Engineering) and COS (Change of Supplier) projects within the North American region. The PS is responsible for establishing the overall benefits, expenses, and total cost of ownership for each idea, ensuring technical feasibility, and consolidating this information into a formal business case.

The Project Specialist must be an excellent communicator at all organizational levels, as they will present regularly to Senior Managers, Directors, and VPs. They need to be proactive, demonstrate strong leadership, be self-driven, and adapt to a dynamic, potentially geographically dispersed project environment.

The Project Specialist also fosters innovation and generates cost reduction ideas by participating in, preparing, and sometimes leading Productivity Workshop Events at North America's Schneider Electric manufacturing facilities.

They will gain extensive experience working on various products and commodities across all of North America's business scope.

Required Qualifications:

• +2 years of experience in cost reduction or supply chain initiatives in procurement/sourcing
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong experience in procurement processes and tools (Total Cost Ownership, Cost Models, Raw Material Indexation, etc.), supplier qualification/selection, RFQs, negotiation, and contract management
• Experience presenting to top management levels (Directors and VPs)
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications, drawings, BOMs, and perform cost modeling & inventory analysis
• Project Management Skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Regional travel in North America (15-20%)

Desired Qualifications:

• Training or certification in PMP methodology
• Experience leading procurement or material productivity projects from start to finish
• Experience in electrical or electronic manufacturing industry
• Experience with Agile practices (Scrum Master)
• Experience in facilitating and preparing Kaizen events
• Knowledge of SAP
• Advanced Excel skills (managing large databases, creating macros)
• Experience implementing Change Management methodologies
• Experience working directly in manufacturing operations

Soft Skills:

• Resilience in high-pressure environments
• Interpersonal and leadership skills
• Judgment and decision-making abilities
• Effective communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Problem-solving and synthesis capabilities
• Strategic planning and thinking
• Intercultural competence, team spirit, and result orientation
• Ability to manage ambiguity and prioritize tasks in fast-paced settings