Manager Group Supply Chain Innovation Transport Optimisation

DKSH Scientific Solutions; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain firm in Singapore is seeking a Manager for Group Supply Chain Innovation focusing on Transport Optimisation. You will lead transport transformation projects, manage change, and facilitate improvements in supply chain efficiency. Ideal candidates have a strong background in transport management and project management, with excellent communication skills. Join us to drive impactful change within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Transport Management or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Change Management and Project Management ideally with formal training.
• Sound understanding of Transport management and operational practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end to end Supply Chain Digitalize Transformation project.
• Plan and develop project plans and associated communications documentation.
• Monitor, report and update overall Change Management progression.

Skills

Transport Management

Change Management

Project Management

Fleet Management

Excellent Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Networking Skills

Agility

Education

Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Manager Group Supply Chain Innovation Transport Optimisation

Location: Novena Square, SG, SG

Contract: Full time

Requisition Number: 193685

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/from PMI, Prince 2 or other professional project management body
• Sound understanding of Transport management and operational practices
• Strong experience and capability in Fleet Management and including Network management
• Knowledge of Transportation Management Systems
• 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 including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Power BI, Microsoft Project, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams
• 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, It is expected that the role will evolve over time – flexibility to change and willingness to new ideas
• Experience working in MNC and highly matrixed organizations is a plus

Education

Bachelor level or above on Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or equivalent