Project Manager, Material Planner - West

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DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  Read more at www.dsv.com

Location: USA - Lockbourne, 225 Rathmell Rd 

Division: Solutions 
Job Posting Title: Project Manager, Material Planner - West - 105725 
Time Type: Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager is responsible for delivering assigned projects on time, on budget and within the agreed scope and quality levels. To do this, the Project Manager must coordinate resources between all sites in the West Region. They are also responsible for supervision of WMS Superusers and WMS Troubleshooters.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Works closely and supports WMS Superusers and Operations teams through assigned projects

· Prepares and presents regularly scheduled project updates to general managers, project teams and clients

· Leads and motivates the team to effectively deliver the project outputs

· Drives continuous improvement through the recommendation of new technology

· Ensures Project Management controls are in place

· Ensures that project, audit, legal and project related business risks & issues are identified, communicated, understood, and managed

· Ensures that the prescribed DSV project management methodology is adhered to

· Coordinates completion and transition between tasks and distributed teams

· Respond to and resolves project issues and mitigates risks appropriately

· Monitors and controls all aspects of the project

· Maintains a clear view of the project’s technical and business objectives

· Ensures that proper processes are implemented to ensure continuity after implementation which includes training, implementation of SLA etc.

· Stays abreast of best practices in Project Management as a profession

· Works both independently and in teams

 

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills

· Proficiency needed in WMS applications and MS Office Suite including MS Project Manager

 

Language Skills

· English (reading, writing, verbal)

 

Mathematical Skills

· Intermediate

 

Other

 

· Ability to communicate with all levels of management, senior leadership, contractors, etc.

· Comfortable researching and introducing new technology to improve current operations

· Management Skills

· Analytical Skills (e.g., Storing Information & Managing Data, Learning and Following Procedures)

· Applied Learning / Functional Knowledge and Skills (e.g., Using Computer Skills, Maintains Industry Awareness/Industry Knowledge)

· Interpersonal Communication and Language Skills (e.g., Listening to Others, Speaking to Others, Reading, Writing)

· People and Relationship Management Skills (e.g., Demonstrating Teamwork, Sensitivity to Others)

· Change Management Skills (e.g., Learning Agility, Adapting to Change)

· Personal Motivation (e.g., Demonstrating Enthusiasm and Energy, Drive to Achieve Goals)

· Quality and Service Skills and Orientation (e.g., Valuing Quality, Focusing on Details)

· Quantitative Reasoning Skills (e.g., Using Basic Math)

· Self-Management Skills (e.g., Dealing with Stress, Maintaining Composure)

· Work Orientation (e.g., Behaving with Integrity, Being Dependable)

· Work overtime as dictated by business whether mandatory or voluntary.

 

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Ensures direct reports deliver projects within scope and on time and meet customer expectations.

· Manages team vacations schedules and workload of team to assist in project prioritization.

· Development of direct reports.

· Responsible for the development of direct