Logistics Project Manager Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Logistics Project Manager to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as required;
- Develops Logistical plans for Dry-docks, New-builds, and Special projects including timelines, schedules, and consolidation points of owners supplies;
- Directs planning meetings with the shipyard, Marine Operational groups, and Supply Chain to ensure project coordination from a logistical perspective;
- Manages the receiving and releasing process of owner supplies at on site new build warehouses;
- Leads logistics and Supply Chain staff, mentors and influences others on complex projects and assignments;
- Serves as the Supply Chain focal point of contact on the pier in the execution of the loading plans of owner supplies, tools and materials onboard;
- Develops work procedures; prepares work schedules and expedites workflow;
- Issues written and oral instructions. Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of subordinates;
- Work closely with Sourcing, Operations, Finance, and Engineering, in support of Supply Chain road map initiatives;
- Participate in development of our Global Transportation Management System strategy and lead the cross-functional implementation;
- Lead project teams in support of complex, and often critical, cross functional logistics and supply chain strategies / related business initiatives;
- Identify and mitigate risks and drive continuous improvement throughout the supply chain for all assigned projects and activities;
- Networks across the organization and develops successful internal and external relationships.
Requirements:
- Familiarity with corporate governance and organizational behavior models. Strong persuasion and conflict management skills;
- Excellent interpersonal and problem resolutions skills;
- Lean / Sig Sigma certificate;
- Ability to utilize and administer the disciplinary action process through coaching and counseling to improve performance or terminate employment;
- Strong knowledge and experience with implementation of transportation management system;
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-functional projects / assignments requiring identification of objectives, resources and/or approaches;
- Demonstrated analytical skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate in a multicultural environment with all levels of employees and management;
- Software: Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Power Point;
- Excellent presentation, communication, and time management skills;
- Instills a sense of urgency and drives problems towards resolution;
- Extensive working knowledge of international and domestic transportation including ocean, truck and air;
- CPIM, CPSM, or PMP similar certification;
- International Import/Export and Customs Regulations;
- Exceptional project management skills (PMP certification and experience with Microsoft Project is a plus) and strong conceptual thinking.