Supply Chain Project Manager

Supply Chain Project Manager
Manage supply chain projects, coordinate teams, and execute recovery plans to meet customer commitments effectively.

Job #136172

Manufacturing

Tempe, Arizona

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Talascend is currently seeking a Supply Chain Project Manager for a contract opportunity with our client in Tempe, Arizona .


Overview


The role involves managing supply chain projects, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and ensuring customer commitments are met through effective project execution and material readiness planning. This position requires strong stakeholder management skills and experience in manufacturing or supply chain environments.


Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage projects from initiation through completion, ensuring objectives, timelines, and deliverables are successfully achieved.
• Drive build plans and material readiness activities in support of critical customer requirements.
• Partner with customer operations team members and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment on customer priorities and operational execution.
• Develop and implement recovery plans to address material shortages, production constraints, supply chain disruptions, and other challenges affecting customer commitments.
• Establish project schedules, assign responsibilities, monitor progress, and drive accountability across project teams.
• Analyze risks, identify issues early, and lead mitigation efforts to minimize business impact.
• Prepare and communicate project status updates, metrics, and executive-level reports to leadership.
• Facilitate collaboration between operations, planning, procurement, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance, delivery execution, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining focus on business objectives and customer commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
• 4-6+ years of experience in project management, supply chain, operations, manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and managing competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive results in a matrixed environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and project tracking tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting customer operations, materials management, production planning, or integrated supply chain functions.
• Knowledge of build planning, material management, and recovery planning processes.
• Experience within a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or highly regulated environment.
• PMP or other project management certification is a plus.

The successful candidate will leverage extensive experience and sound judgment to drive project execution, coordinate operational recovery efforts, and ensure customer requirements are met. This individual will be a collaborative leader who can navigate complex challenges, influence stakeholders, and deliver results through effective planning and execution.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.


Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.