Senior Manager, Group Supply Chain Innovation, Transport Optimization

DKSH Scientific Solutions; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in scientific solutions is seeking a Senior Manager for Supply Chain Innovation, based in Singapore. This role involves driving transformational projects in transport optimization, managing change initiatives, and ensuring the delivery of strategic objectives while collaborating with stakeholders across various functions. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in transport and project management and thrives in dynamic, matrixed environments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Transport Management or related fields.
• 3+ years in Change Management and Project Management.
• Experience in MNCs and consumer goods or healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Lead SCM change management and transformation projects.
• Develop project plans and manage tasks, risks, and communications.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and monitor project progress.

Skills

Transport Management

Change Management

Project Management

Fleet Management

Stakeholder Communication

Organization and Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Logistics

Supply Chain Management

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Title: Senior Manager, Group Supply Chain Innovation, Transport Optimization

Location:

Novena Square, SG, SG

Global Business Unit

Job Function: Singapore - Novena Square

Requisition Number: 181041

Description

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 fformal 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
• 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
• Strong organization and prioritization skills with the ability to manage a high volume of projects simultaneously
• Ability to project manage and work on multiple assignments concurrently
• 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\

Requisition Number: 181041

Job Function: Singapore - Novena Square