Overview
Senior Manager - Operations Projects and Implementation at DB Schenker.
A role within a global logistics network focused on proactive project management to deploy and implement solutions in compliance with business-mandated processes.
The organization emphasizes collaboration across a diverse, global team.
Projects Include
New business implementations
Organic growth projects
Site consolidations/migrations
Operations remediation projects
Warehouse Management System (WMS) migrations/implementations
Automation implementations
Other large logistics projects as required
Responsibilities
Adhere to the CLDM process for new business implementation
Provide practical guidance and recommendations to project team members to improve project execution disciplines and deliverables
Manage projects with strong project disciplines, including:
Scope and scope change management
Schedule management
Resource and project team management
Budget and procurement management
Risk management
Quality management
Stakeholder and communication management
Operations Improvement Projects
Conduct root cause analysis, solutioning, and scoping based on Operations experience
Use data and evidence-based solutions to drive proactive process improvement
Enhance Operations and commercial performance of targeted sites
Leverage support business functions for necessary enhancements and outcomes
Consider all elements, including people and structure, systems and digitization opportunities, process and material flow, layout, equipment, and automation opportunities
Training
Continuously update knowledge of business processes and management skills
Improve and enhance business implementation through training in:
Project management disciplines
Hard and soft skills
Leadership
Financial and commercial management
Operations
Technology
Align training with both personal development needs and business needs
Manage all aspects of various complex logistics projects from initiation to closure, including planning, execution, testing, training, go-live, hand-over, and closure
Take over solutions from EA/SD for new and existing businesses
Lead project teams across functions and implement solutions seamlessly, including final proposals, UAT, stress tests, etc.
Conduct internal and external solution workshops to ensure efficient and optimized operations
Review existing and new operations for opportunities to apply IT/software enhancements to optimize resource efficiency
Lead project teams in the transition of warehouse inventory and warehouse relocation activities
Manage workshop issue logs and implement customer-agreed final solutions/initiatives
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding status reporting, including escalation of recommendations to the project sponsor or steering group on issues requiring intervention/action
Ensure project expenditure is within approved IA
Develop and execute detailed project plans and schedules to ensure all implementation phases are mapped, interdependencies identified, risks managed, and delivered on time and within budget
Assist operations post go-live for a defined duration
Requirements
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the logistics, 3PL, and supply chain industry across various market segments (e.g., electronics, healthcare, consumer & retail, automotive, etc.)
Strong analytical skills with good commercial and technical understanding in the context of a 3PL environment
Strong persuasive skills when presenting proposed solutions to customers (when necessary)
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics and Supply Chain, Business Management, or relevant technical field
Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or other).
Lean/Six Sigma methodologies (Green or Black Belt) are an advantage
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Project
Full proficiency in spoken and written English; other Asian languages are beneficial
Self-starter with a positive attitude to overcome problems effectively and able to work under own initiative with minimal supervision
Team player who is self-driven with a high degree of professional integrity
Additional Skills
Hands-on approach, comfortable navigating ambiguities and managing priorities
Ability to multi-task and work under time pressure
Strong project disciplines, including scope and scope change management, schedule management, resource and project team management, budget and procurement management, risk management, quality management, stakeholder and communication management
To be considered for this position you must have valid rights to work and live in Singapore
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