Senior Project Manager - Supply Chain - South Carolina
Company: Harbor Freight Tools USA, Inc.
Location: Dillon
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
To support this dramatic growth, the company is building, and in
some cases, strengthening its executive team. This position will
lead internal Supply Chain Projects, engaging cross functional
teams. The complex supply chain projects will include new or
expanded distribution facilities, related large-scale material
handling installations and supply chain systems implementations.
Other projects will include high-impact process improvement
initiatives involving interdisciplinary teams, and the routine
operational support that the project management team affords to
Distribution, Logistics, Import Logistics, Store Operations,
Facilities, and Real Estate.Reporting to the Director, Supply Chain
Project Management the Project Manager will be responsible for
managing planning and execution of Supply Chain capital improvement
and other projects. This will include responsibility for managing
project outcomes to achieve objectives on-time and within budget.
The Project Manager will need to be detail-oriented and an
excellent communicator with strong leadership skills. He or she
will be responsible for coordinating project communications and
deliverables, planning, and execution. The ability to meet capital
budgets and deliver high levels of quality and service will be
essential. Relationships with key internal business partners and
related reporting needs are a further critical aspect of this role;
including with, Information Technology, Purchasing, Inventory
Management, Imports, Transportation, Accounting and
FinanceEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible for all
aspects of project management for Supply Chain assigned projects
through the entire lifecycle, including, but not limited to:
chartering, scoping, requirements gathering, document approval
tracking and management, project plan creation, status reporting,
issue resolution, project resource allocation, project costs and
financial analysis, and benefits validation.Creates cohesive
project programs and plans with identifiable critical path, task
dependencies, and major milestones, and manages the approved plans
and schedules, ensuring successful completion within scope, budget,
time, and quality parameters.Sets deadlines, assigns
responsibilities, monitors and summarizes progress of
projects.Prepares reports for upper management regarding project
status.Builds and maintains effective working relationships with
team members, vendors, and other departments involved in the
projects.Leads and directs the work of others.Relies on extensive
experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.Supports team
members in executing tasks as needed to meet project
deliveriesCoordinate meetings, writes minutes, updates budgets,
manage presentations and RFP bids.Some travel
requiredRequirementsEssential Background, Qualities, Duties and
Responsibilities:Ability to lead a team of professionals who can
interact across all levels and functions of the organization
effectively, lead during a time of significant growth, and an
ability to establish credibility and influence other executives
through both formal and informal leadership.Additional professional
and personal requirements include:Approximately 2 to 5 years in
leadership of distribution center Improvements, MHE or systems
implementation & complex projects.Proficient in MS office suites,
MS Project and Visio. SharePoint and Jira a +Ideal background
includes national, multi-unit retailers with multiple warehouse
operations, such as department stores, mass merchants, or other
general merchandise retailers; hard line experience is preferred.A
history of success operating as a key strategic partner to an
energetic senior executive team.A history of developing and
managing to key metrics and scorecards.Competency in developing
strategic plans, as well as directing tactical execution; strong
project management skills.Experience working in a high growth
environment, with consistently shifting priorities; ability to
create order out of chaos.Successful track record of leading
companywide supply chain management initiatives from the project
management and engineering perspective.Ability to function in an
unstructured environment; thrives on bringing order to chaos.A
clear, coherent, and rational thinker adept at establishing
efficient, disciplined, and optimal processes and
methodologies.Energetic, proactive, self-motivated, and an
independent thinker who is willing to try new and creative
ideas.Dedicated to the success of the company and willing to commit
to necessary hours, if and when appropriate, to reach goals, and
complete tasks on time - this is an opportunity to make a
significant impact on the growth of the Company.A personable
teammate who is able to inspire confidence and to build
collaborative relationships with others in all levels of the
organization.Decisive - able to make decisions without fully
developed information.Strong negotiating style and
experience.Pragmatic problem solver - makes things simple and gets
things done.Record of delivering concise, persuasive, and
comprehensive reporting, recommendations and risk/alternative
assessments of complex business situations to top management and
peers.Education and/or Experience:BS Degree in Supply Chain,
Engineering, Business Management, Operations, Information
Technology, and coursework viewed favorably. Advanced degree a
plus.Physical Requirements:Safety:The candidate must be able to
perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating
procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering
the health or safety of self or others.Supervisory
ResponsibilityDirect: Exempt Employees & Non-Exempt EmployeesThe
anticipated salary range for this position is $116,500 - $174,700
depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience.
This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to
Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision,
life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible
Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan.
Associates will accrue paid time off up to 136 hours per year,
including 16 hours of Floating Holidays and paid sick time up to 80
hours per year unless otherwise required by law. The Company
observes 12.5 paid holidays.corporate corporate corporateAbout
Harbor Freight ToolsWe're a 45 year-old, $6.5 billion national tool
retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a
start-up. We have over 1,300 stores in 48 states across the country
and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our
customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools
and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to
automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for
the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and
value.
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