Project Manager - Supply Chain Planning

Description Manages, develops, and implements supply chain planning and order management projects of varying complexity and size. Partners with business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to define project objectives, establish plans and timelines, manage risks and resources, and deliver sustainable solutions. Acts as a subject matter expert in Oracle EBS Order Management, EDI, and related supply chain processes while driving continuous improvement and change management initiatives across global teams. Key Responsibilities - Lead multiple supply chain planning and order management projects from initiation through successful completion, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, timelines, and business objectives. - Facilitate project planning sessions with internal stakeholders to define scope, objectives, deliverables, milestones, resources, and performance measures. - Deploy Order Management initiatives and projects in line with agreed objectives, priorities, and timelines. - Partner with business stakeholders, IT, supply chain, and global cross-functional teams to design and implement sustainable global order management solutions. - Act as a subject matter expert in Oracle EBS Order Management , EDI, Release Management (RLM), processing rules, CUM management, forecasting solutions, and data management. - Provide expertise across key EDI transactions, including Planning (830), Sequenced (866), Shipping (862), Purchase Orders (850), Order Acknowledgment (855/865), Shipment Notification (856), and Invoicing (810). - Act as an Order Management process owner, supporting the end-to-end flow from source systems through order fulfillment at plants. - Develop project plans, schedules, timelines, milestones, and resource plans; monitor progress and take corrective action to ensure timely delivery. - Identify, assess, prioritize, and manage project risks and issues; work with stakeholders to develop alternatives and effective solutions. - Monitor and communicate project status, key risks, dependencies, issues, and performance to project sponsors, stakeholders, and project teams. - Plan and monitor project budgets, resources, and other project requirements to support effective execution. - Identify and assign appropriate resources to project activities and provide guidance and coaching to team members throughout the project lifecycle. - Support user training, adoption, and change management activities associated with new processes, systems, and solutions. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve supply chain performance, process efficiency, customer experience, cost, inventory, and delivery outcomes. - Conduct research and analysis to support project decisions and solution development. - Document project outcomes, lessons learned, process knowledge, and best practices and share them across teams. - Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams across different time zones to achieve project and business objectives. - Build strong relationships with internal customers and stakeholders and ensure solutions address business and customer needs. Responsibilities Skills and Experience - Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes , particularly Order Management and the integration of information, products, and services from source systems through fulfillment. - Hands-on or strong working knowledge of Oracle EBS Order Management . - Strong knowledge of EDI transactions and file formats , including 830, 866, 862, 850, 855, 865, 856, and 810. - Experience with Release Management (RLM), Processing Rules, CUM Management, and forecasting solutions . - Experience with supply chain data management and integration across systems. - Strong project planning, scheduling, scope, resource, budget, issue, and risk management skills. - Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while meeting agreed commitments and timelines. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex and sometimes conflicting information and develop practical solutions. - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage different audiences across business and technical teams. - Experience supporting change management, user training, and implementation of new processes or systems. - Strong business acumen and financial awareness, with the ability to understand business drivers and make informed decisions. - Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions, geographies, and organizational levels. - Customer-focused approach with the ability to develop and deliver solutions aligned with customer and business requirements. - Ability to manage conflict constructively and resolve project issues with minimal disruption. - Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with global teams across multiple time zones. - Ability to recognize and leverage diverse perspectives and cultural differences in a global working environment. - Strong documentation, presentation, and project reporting skills. - Commitment to continuous improvement and application of project management tools, processes, and best practices. Qualifications Qualifications - College, university, or equivalent degree required; preferably in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline. - 3–5 years of relevant experience in project management, supply chain, order management, or related functional areas. - Experience working in a global, cross-functional business environment is preferred. - This position may require licensing or compliance with applicable export control or sanctions regulations.