Supply Chain Project Manager - Warehouse Transformation & Master Data

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Job Description:\n\nJob Title: Supply Chain Project Manager – Warehouse Transformation & Master DataReq #: 4445Location: Valparaiso, INWork Model: Hybrid — onsite Tuesday through Thursday; remote Monday and FridayRate: $60–$67/hourContract Duration: Through December 31, 2026Possibility of Extension: To be determined; manager cannot comment on an extension at this timeEmployment Type: W-2 OnlyWork Authorization: U.S. Citizens Only | No visa sponsorship available Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Project Manager – Warehouse Transformation & Master Data to lead complex technology, process, data, and operational initiatives supporting a large utility organization’s Supply Chain transformation. This role combines strong enterprise project-management discipline with specialized expertise across warehouse transformation, inventory management, material master data, ERP-enabled processes, barcoding, inventory optimization, and supply chain technology. The Project Manager will lead medium-to-large initiatives from definition through implementation while working closely with Supply Chain leadership, warehouse operations, technology partners, engineering, procurement, vendors, and other business stakeholders. A major focus of the role will be improving the quality, consistency, and governance of warehouse and materials data. This includes master data normalization and remediation, material naming conventions, Bills of Material (BOMs), compatible units, catalog standardization, material master governance, and inventory data standards. The role will also support warehouse technology and operational improvements, including barcoding, ERP and inventory-system integration, demand planning, inventory forecasting, obsolete and excess material management, inventory rationalization, and material-flow optimization. The ideal candidate is an experienced Project Manager who can create structure in complex environments, translate leadership vision into actionable plans, manage cross-functional teams and vendors, and drive both technology and operational transformation. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & DeliveryLead medium-to-large supply chain and warehouse transformation projects from initiation through implementation and delivery.Define project scope, goals, deliverables, success measures, and expected business outcomes in collaboration with senior leadership and stakeholders.Translate leadership vision into structured, actionable project plans.Establish realistic expectations regarding scope, schedule, resources, milestones, and deliverables.Manage projects using appropriate Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.Address ambiguous scope, evolving objectives, resource constraints, and skill gaps.Drive accountability across project teams and maintain momentum toward key milestones.Ensure deliverables meet established quality standards and stakeholder expectations. Warehouse TransformationLead projects designed to improve warehouse operations, efficiency, data quality, technology, and material availability.Coordinate transformation efforts across receiving, storage, inventory management, material identification, replenishment, fulfillment, and related warehouse processes.Identify opportunities to optimize material flow and reduce process inefficiencies.Partner with warehouse stakeholders to identify current-state challenges and define future-state improvements.Coordinate technology, process, data, and organizational dependencies affecting warehouse transformation.Support implementation and stabilization of new warehouse capabilities and processes. Master Data Normalization & RemediationLead initiatives focused on warehouse and supply chain master data normalization, cleansing, and remediation.Establish and improve data standards for:Material naming conventionsMaterial descriptionsUnits of measureCompatible unitsInventory attributesMaterial classificationsCatalog informationBills of MaterialIdentify duplicate, incomplete, inconsistent, obsolete, or inaccurate material records.Coordinate remediation activities across Supply Chain, Engineering, Standards, IT, and other stakeholders.Establish sustainable controls and governance to prevent recurring data-quality problems.Ensure material data supports efficient warehouse, procurement, inventory, and maintenance processes. Material Master Governance & Data StandardsSupport development and implementation of material master governance.Establish consistent data standards and naming conventions across supply chain systems and warehouse operations.Partner with Engineering and Standards teams to align material records with approved specifications and requirements.Improve consistency across BOMs, compatible units, material descriptions, catalogs, and inventory attributes.Develop governance processes for creation, modification, validation, and retirement of material records.Help define ownership, approval processes, and accountability for master data quality. Barcoding & Warehouse TechnologyLead or support implementation of barcoding and warehouse technology solutions.Develop requirements for barcode-enabled receiving, storage, inventory tracking, material movement, and issuance.Coordinate integration of warehouse technologies with ERP and inventory-management systems.Partner with IT, warehouse teams, vendors, and implementation partners throughout design, testing, deployment, and stabilization.Identify opportunities to reduce manual processes, inventory errors, and transactional inefficiencies through technology.Ensure technology solutions align with master data standards and future-state warehouse processes. Inventory Optimization & HealthSupport projects focused on improving inventory availability, accuracy, and efficiency.Analyze inventory health and identify opportunities to optimize inventory levels.Support inventory forecasting and demand planning activities.Evaluate inventory usage, stocking strategies, service levels, and material requirements.Help balance inventory-reduction objectives with operational reliability and material availability.Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and reduce unnecessary carrying costs. Obsolete & Excess Material ManagementDevelop and support strategies for identifying and addressing obsolete and excess inventory.Support inventory rationalization and disposition-planning activities.Analyze inventory data to identify slow-moving, duplicate, obsolete, or excess materials.Partner with warehouse, procurement, engineering, finance, and operational stakeholders to determine appropriate disposition strategies.Establish repeatable processes for identifying and managing excess inventory.Support data-driven recommendations regarding inventory retention, transfer, reuse, or disposition. Technology Roadmap ManagementCreate and maintain a two-year Supply Chain technology project roadmap.Establish high-level milestones, sequencing, dependencies, and delivery expectations.Translate business needs and transformation objectives into prioritized technology initiatives.Coordinate roadmap activities across Supply Chain, IT, warehouse operations, engineering, procurement, vendors, and leadership.Maintain visibility into future initiatives, dependencies, resources, and implementation timing.Communicate roadmap priorities and changes to business and technology stakeholders. IT & Application Project ManagementDevelop and manage cross-functional IT projects, application implementations, and infrastructure initiatives supporting Supply Chain.Partner with business teams to establish project priorities and communicate those priorities to technology partners.Coordinate technology delivery activities to ensure projects remain aligned with schedule and business expectations.Maintain an understanding of enterprise technologies and their relationship to warehouse and supply chain operations.Translate technical concepts into clear business language for non-technical stakeholders.Coordinate requirements, implementation planning, testing, deployment, and stabilization activities. Integrated Project PlanningCreate detailed project plans covering:ObjectivesDeliverablesTimelinesMilestonesDependenciesResource allocationFinancial considerationsDevelop and maintain integrated project plans and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.Estimate, plan, schedule, and track project timelines and deliverables.Use tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Trello, or similar platforms.Adjust plans as priorities, scope, resources, or implementation needs evolve. Governance, Risk & Financial ControlApply formal governance to manage project risks, dependencies, changes, and financial controls.Conduct regular risk assessments and develop proactive mitigation strategies.Maintain RAID logs, issue trackers, decision logs, change records, and other governance documentation.Proactively identify risks to schedule, scope, cost, quality, and project outcomes.Develop contingency plans for significant risks or constraints.Monitor project financial performance and resource requirements.Ensure adherence to established PMO methods, tools, templates, and governance requirements. Vendor & Contractor ManagementCoordinate with contractors, external suppliers, technology vendors, and implementation partners.Establish clear expectations for deliverables, schedules, milestones, and quality.Provide ongoing monitoring of vendor commitments and performance.Hold external partners accountable for agreed-upon outcomes.Communicate technical and operational issues clearly to suppliers and contractors.Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and achieve economies of scale.Escalate vendor performance concerns when required. Testing & ImplementationCoordinate unit, system, and integration testing cycles associated with technology implementations.Ensure business and technical teams understand testing responsibilities and acceptance criteria.Track testing progress, issues, defects, and corrective actions.Coordinate resolution of issues that could affect implementation quality or schedule.Support implementation readiness, cutover, deployment, and stabilization activities.Ensure solutions meet business, operational, data, and quality expectations. Business Process Improvement & Change ManagementLead or support development and improvement of supply chain and warehouse business processes.Document current-state and future-state processes.Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, standardization, and cost performance.Support organizational change management associated with new technology, data standards, and processes.Identify stakeholder impacts and readiness needs.Coordinate with business leaders and change-management resources to support adoption.Help ensure new processes and technologies are effectively transitioned into operations. Stakeholder & Team LeadershipFacilitate collaboration across multiple functions, departments, and organizational levels.Build strong relationships across Supply Chain, IT, warehouse operations, engineering, procurement, finance, and technology partners.Assemble appropriate project teams and assign roles based on experience and strengths.Facilitate decision-making discussions and ensure stakeholder alignment.Identify and resolve project-team conflicts.Challenge the status quo, missed commitments, and underperformance when necessary.Establish clear accountability for project actions and deliverables.Serve as a role model for teamwork and cross-functional collaboration. Reporting & Executive CommunicationGenerate project status reports and maintain outcome-oriented project metrics.Develop clear documentation describing processes, problems, decisions, and action plans.Prepare executive-ready:PresentationsRoadmapsChartsDiagramsDashboardsProcess flowsStatus summariesCommunicate complex technology, data, warehouse, and supply chain topics clearly to non-technical audiences.Provide leadership with visibility into project health, milestones, risks, financials, dependencies, and key decisions. Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesMaintain integrated project plans, schedules, WBS structures, milestones, and dependencies.Lead warehouse and master-data transformation workstreams.Review project status with Supply Chain, warehouse, IT, engineering, and procurement stakeholders.Coordinate material-master normalization and data-remediation activities.Track material naming, BOM, compatible-unit, and catalog-standardization initiatives.Support barcoding and warehouse technology implementation.Review inventory-health, forecasting, demand-planning, and optimization initiatives.Track obsolete and excess material reduction activities.Maintain the two-year technology roadmap.Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, financials, and scope changes.Coordinate technology vendors and external contractors.Facilitate project meetings and decision-making sessions.Coordinate unit, system, and integration testing.Prepare leadership presentations and status reports.Support process improvement and organizational change activities.Escalate issues that could affect project outcomes or delivery schedules. Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field.10+ years of overall professional experience.5+ years of experience leading medium-to-large projects from initiation through delivery.Extensive knowledge and practical application of:AgileScrumWaterfallHybrid project methodologiesDemonstrated ability to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and stakeholder expectations.Strong experience developing detailed project plans, integrated schedules, and Work Breakdown Structures.Experience using project-planning tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Trello, or similar platforms.Experience managing project risks, dependencies, changes, resources, financials, and governance.Experience managing complex cross-functional teams and stakeholders.Understanding of enterprise IT technologies.Experience supporting technology or application implementations.Experience with business-process development and improvement.Experience supporting organizational change associated with project implementations.Strong planning, organizational, leadership, and prioritization capabilities.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.Ability to build strong relationships across business and technology organizations.Ability to work onsite in Columbus, OH Tuesday through Thursday. Preferred QualificationsProven experience leading complex supply chain and warehouse transformation initiatives.Experience with warehouse master data normalization and data remediation.Expe