Project Manager (Warehouse and Logistics), APAC

Let's talk about the team and you:

The Project Manager, APAC Distribution Operations will lead targeted change initiatives with a primary focus on improving critical business processes and business excellence initiatives across distribution operations. Whilst some initiatives will be delivered independently, the majority will involve managing and/or collaborating within, cross-functional team environments.

This role will require the ability to collaborate with distribution team/s, functional colleagues, project team members and sponsors to identify improvement opportunities, develop and execute plans (objectives, scope, issues, risks & budget), monitor progress/milestones and drive delivery through implementation and beyond.

Let’s talk about Responsibilities:

• Manages multiple Distribution projects with broad ranges to meet business and corporate goals and objectives. These projects will cover many aspects across the distribution activities; everything from network studies, freight optimization, business excellence, process mapping and documentation, quality system implementation and upgrades, systems improvements, warehouse tools and technology implementations; and many more.

• Assists in the preparation of business cases to initiate projects.

• Establishes requirements with customers and key stakeholders. Thoroughly understands the nature of the business requirements for each project. Makes important and strategic decisions which may significantly impact the overall project deliverables to the customer.

• Assists with the development and management of project budgets, schedules and strives to meet performance requirements to these guidelines. Actively participates in the development, submittal and approval of the project planning and funding through completion of the project. Applies project management discipline and rigor to ensure successful implementation of projects.

• Establishes roles, responsibilities and competencies required for the project. Builds and manages an effective project team, including defining and obtaining required resources, utilizing internal and external personnel resources with the ability to operate in matrix organization.

• Develops an overall project plan that may include; Project Charter, risk assessments, timeline and milestones, financial projections, performance measures, and communication and change management plans.

• Establishes organization and governance structures to successfully deliver project objectives.

• Effectively leads teams to meet project deliverables OR delivers initiatives as a sole project expert

• Provides recognition to project and customer team members.

• Conducts qualitative and quantitative analyses using appropriate tools and techniques to understand severity of potential risks.

• Identifies project uncertainties and risks and recommends risk mitigation strategies.

• Escalates decisions and unresolved issues to appropriate parties.

• Owns a project through predefined completion criteria.

• Communicates project goals, objectives, key status information and overall impact of the project effectively with project team members, customers and key stakeholders.

• Conducts lessons learned for projects and shares and applies learnings to future initiatives.

• Develops and maintains subject matter expertise on project management methodology.

• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Let’s talk about Qualifications and Experience:

• 5 years minimum project management experience.

• Project Management skills and methodology. Familiarity with multiple project management methodologies is a plus.

• Has organized and managed small-medium sized and/or complex projects ensuring efficient use of resources and effectively delivered results that meet or exceed expectations.

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of processes and tools for managing all phases of a project.

• Able to coordinate multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment.

• Good understanding of Distribution operations; and interactions with Supply Chain and Customer Service

• Demonstrates initiative and a sense of urgency for achieving results.

• Strong problem solving skills including working effectively across functions and locations.

• Strong negotiation, presentation, listening and communication skills at all levels (internal, external, global).

• Cross cultural awareness and sensitivity with ability to adapt style to fit culture.

• Familiar with global business environments and supply chain dependencies.

• Understanding of sales and distribution channels.

Preferred

• Project management certification.

• Experience with Oracle or comparable ERP systems.

• Certified Lean 6 Sigma Green (or Black Belt).

• Competency in MS Project, Smartsheet, Trello, JIRA, Confluence.

• Strategic business perspective.

• Equivalent combination of experience and/or education may be considered.

Job Environment:

This role will be performed in a hybrid work environment determined in collaboration with the hiring manager. Work from home, at the office, and ResMed distribution centers can be expected. Some travel throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Must be available during core business hours. Physical demands include desk work, occasionally walking, and at times handling product and equipment in a warehouse environment. The noise level and temperature/humidity variation in the warehouse environment is usually moderate. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

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