Create and manage cohesive project programs and plans with identifiable critical paths, task dependencies, risk/issue mitigation processes and major milestones
Work with business process owners to identify and scope areas of opportunity
Creatively scope, manage and implement projects to meet business needs
Provide leadership for project execution for both internal departments and external clients
Build strong relationships and collaborations with senior leadership to support company goals
Develop customer presentations that illustrate solution components and value propositions
Support other project managers and project team members as needed
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field or equivalent related work or military experience
Minimum of 5 years experience in logistics, transportation and/or warehousing
1 year of experience in operations, preferably in manufacturing or logistics
Experience with Carrier Procurement, Load Planning & Execution, Freight Audit and Payment or Transportation Analysis
Project and/or Program management experience
Willingness to obtain or maintain the Project Management Professional certification (PMP)
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Experience with or implementing Transportation Management software
Lean or Six Sigma experience or experience with Value Stream Mapping