Project Leader - Logistics Data Analytics
Company: Penske
Location: Greer
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Summary:
Manage the implementation of an event such as a operational
start-up or closedown, process improvement initiative, network
redesign or systems deployment within a Region. Responsible for the
formalization of a realistic timeline, complete with milestones,
targets and identification of responsible parties. Handles many
tasks and assignments directly, delegating as needed to other
subject matter experts. Will ensure stakeholder and shareholder
buy-in and facilitate regular communication to convey progress,
inhibitors or roadblocks to the successful completion.
Responsibilities:
People:
-Facilitate the recruitment and assignment of team members and
defines duties, responsibilities and scope of authority.
-Provide regular performance feedback to team members.
-Negotiate with diverse teams of people (IT, Engineering, sales,
customers, vendors) in a multinational, multicultural
environment.
Safety:
-Instill in the operations leadership team that safe performance is
a critical element required to achieve success and is recognized as
an indicator of management effectiveness.
-Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and
company policies and procedures.
Operations:
-Lead project scope development and options analysis.
-Develop project implementation strategy and implementation
schedule.
-Coordinate project activities with HR, IT, Engineering, sales and
other groups as appropriate
Growth / Customer Experience:
-Work closely with customer's leadership and project team during
scope development and option analysis phase.
-Prepare presentations and status reports and deliver to
customer.
-Conduct benchmarking analysis and communicate results to customer
leadership to establish baseline for value generation and to
identify additional growth opportunities.
Finance:
-Thoroughly review project budget for accuracy and report
inconsistencies.
-Closely manage resources and expenses to meet forecasted
budget.
-Continually evaluate project to assess whether deliverable will
meet customer's needs at the contractual rates.
Fleet/Assets:
-Evaluate existing facilities and fleet/material handling
equipment.
-Establish relationships with local PTL operations as well as other
vendor operations.
-Ensure all IT infrastructure and systems are implemented and
working properly.
-At least of 3 years of multiple supply chain service line
experience (Transportation, Warehousing, LLP, etc) preferred
-1 to 2 years of Project Management experience required
-Project Management certifications preferred
-Bachelor's degree required, advanced degrees or certifications
preferred
-Strong analytical and influencing skills, written/oral
communication and organizational skills are required as this
position will have frequent executive communication and
presentation
-Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
and PowerPoint required
-Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of
the job
-Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule,
work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment
application, submit to a background investigation (to include past
employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening
Physical Requirements:
-The physical and mental demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
-The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally
and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information;
and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.
-While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be
required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently
required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with
hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift
and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.
-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and
the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck
Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe
and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and
logistics services to leading companies around the world. Penske
Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and execution
in transportation, warehousing and freight management. Visit
www.PenskeLogistics.com to learn more.
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