Project Manager

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health Insurance 50%

Dental Insurance 50%

Vision Insurance 50%

Paid sick time

Paid vacation

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting a Project Manager for a growing marine industry wholesale distributor in Clearwater, FL. You will lead cross-functional projects spanning supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, and product development, coordinating with overseas and domestic teams to ensure timely delivery.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem solving, forecasting, and KPI tracking, with responsibilities including supplier negotiations, inventory planning, and ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, distribution, or related environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute supply chain projects, including sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and procurement strategies.
• Coordinate manufacturing projects between overseas production facilities and domestic distribution operations to ensure timely product delivery.
• Support new product development efforts by collaborating with engineering, design, and operational teams.
• Forecast demand and work with sales and operations teams to optimize inventory levels and supply planning.
• Coordinate logistics, freight schedules, imports, and shipping requirements.
• Implement and monitor quality control processes to ensure products meet industry standards and customer expectations.
• Ensure project compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Act as a liaison between procurement, manufacturing, sales, customer service, and other departments to align project goals and timelines.
• Track project milestones, budgets, timelines, and key performance indicators.
• Prepare regular project updates and reports for leadership.

Skills

Supply chain management

Procurement

Manufacturing projects

Product development

Inventory forecasting

International logistics

Project coordination

MS Office

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Project Manager

$45,000+ DOE | Clearwater, FL

Express Employment Professionals is recruiting for a Project Manager on behalf of a growing wholesale distribution company serving the marine industry.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic, hands-on professional with marine industry knowledge who enjoys solving complex challenges, streamlining operations, and driving projects from concept through completion. The ideal candidate will have experience managing supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, or product development projects and will thrive in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute supply chain projects, including sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and procurement strategies.
• Coordinate manufacturing projects between overseas production facilities and domestic distribution operations to ensure timely product delivery.
• Support new product development efforts by collaborating with engineering, design, and operational teams.
• Forecast demand and work with sales and operations teams to optimize inventory levels and supply planning.
• Coordinate logistics, freight schedules, imports, and shipping requirements.
• Implement and monitor quality control processes to ensure products meet industry standards and customer expectations.
• Ensure project compliance with applicable safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
• Act as a liaison between procurement, manufacturing, sales, customer service, and other departments to align project goals and timelines.
• Track project milestones, budgets, timelines, and key performance indicators.
• Prepare regular project updates and reports for leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, distribution, or related environments.
• Knowledge of marine products, marine hardware, or stainless-steel fabrication highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, forecasting, and supplier performance metrics.
• Experience managing international logistics, freight coordination, customs documentation, and import processes.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and business systems.

Preferred Experience

• Marine, manufacturing, industrial, wholesale distribution, or related industry experience.
• Inventory planning and demand forecasting.
• International freight, customs, and tariff management.
• Supplier relationship management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Product development and product launch coordination.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching contributions
• 50% employer-paid Health Insurance
• 50% employer-paid Dental Insurance
• 50% employer-paid Vision Insurance
• Premium Only Plan (POP) for pre-tax insurance deductions
• Paid sick time
• Paid vacation program
• Eight paid holidays annually
• Paid office closure between Christmas and New Year's Day

Schedule

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM