Manager/ Senior Manager, Group Supply Chain Innovation Transport Optimisation

DKSH MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain firm in Singapore is seeking a senior project manager to lead and manage transportation transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in transport management and change management, along with strong communication and project oversight skills. This role offers an opportunity to work on high-impact projects that align with global supply chain strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Transport Management or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Change Management and Project Management.
• Strong project management capabilities with accountability for large projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end Supply Chain Digitalize Transformation projects.
• Facilitate project requirements and translate into user & functional outcomes.
• Monitor and report overall Change Management progression.

Skills

Transport Management

Change Management

Project Management

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Influencing

Education

Bachelor level or above in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Project Management Software

Job description

Overview

• 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

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

Requirements

• 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.
• 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
• 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
• Collaboration internally and externally
• 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 idea
• Highly self-motivated
• Strong experience and capability in Fleet Management and including Network management.
• Knowledge of Transportation Management Systems
• Must be proficient in MS Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Power BI, Microsoft Project, SharePoint and Microsoft Teams

Education

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