Project Manager – Supply Chain

Robotics Technologies LLC; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain management firm in Santa Clarita is searching for a Project Manager to lead and execute supply chain-focused projects. Responsibilities include defining project scope, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, and implementing risk management strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and supply chain processes, along with excellent leadership skills. This role offers opportunities to drive significant business improvements and enhance organizational performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain management and project management.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in risk management and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain-focused projects through all phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies for supply chain risks.
• Drive continuous improvement in supply chain processes.

Job description

• Lead supply chain -focused projects end-to-end: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, resource requirements, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, risk registers, communication plans, and change control processes.
• Facilitate Steering Committee / Executive Sponsor meetings and ensure timely status reporting, escalation, and issue resolution.
• Monitor KPIs and metrics to measure project performance, identify variances, and drive corrective actions.
• Strategic Supply Chain Management
  • Align project objectives with broader supply chain strategy and overall business goals.
  • Identify and prioritize supply chain initiatives (e.g., cost reduction, process improvement, risk mitigation) through strategic planning workshops.
  • Lead change management efforts to implement transformation across the organization, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and adoption.
  • Develop business cases (cost-benefit analyses, ROI) for strategic initiatives and improve decision-making for project investment.
  • Design and deploy supply chain performance metrics (inventory turnover, lead times, supplier performance, etc.) to drive continuous improvement.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, demand planning, quality, and finance teams to ensure project alignment and smooth execution.
  • Liaise with external vendors/suppliers for supplier development, negotiations, and to ensure projects stay on track.
  • Coordinate with IT / ERP teams for systems implementation, enhancements, and integrations (e.g., WMS, TMS, ERP modules).
  • Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, providing clear communication, managing expectations, and resolving conflicts.
• Risk Management & Continuous Improvement
  • Identify and assess supply chain risks (supplier risk, demand variability, inventory risk) and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to optimize supply chain processes.
  • Capture lessons learned, document best practices, and contribute to the development of a “project playbook” for future initiatives.

ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will ROBOTICS TECHNOLOGIES LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract