Project Manager – Global Supply Chain (FMCG)

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for supply chain, strategic planning, and making an impact?

We are delighted to be partnering with a well-known brand in their search for a supply chain professional with projects experience to join their team. This role is business-centric and involves participating in critical projects with cross-functional collaboration across the organisation. It is an excellent introductory role into this hugely successful business whereby you gain knowledge and understanding of the business as a whole, with plenty of opportunities to progress further within the wider team in time.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

* Manage the commercialization and execution of new products
* Develop strong relationships with project stakeholders in a virtual environment and with key Plant Stakeholders at manufacturing sites
* Influence a network of resources across the Supply Chain, ensuring a holistic approach to determine task responsibilities and deadlines for launch timings
* Engage with R&D to optimize Supply Chain and meet launch timelines
* Identify and align critical project targets, including timing, product cost targets, and volumes
* Ensure the project is executable by the manufacturing site and that the preferred Supply Chain is ready for commercialization
* Engage with Sector SCM to ensure project timelines are achievable and met
* Manage financial exposure by identifying risk and aligning exposure costs
* Collaborate with the Business Unit to get approvals
* Track appropriate metrics to manage and continuously improve performance
* Manage a network of resources across the business to support product launch and issue resolution
* Handle escalation and hyper-care projects to ensure critical project timelines are met

ABOUT THE PERSON:

* Supply chain background with some new product introduction/projects experience
* Ability to influence across the organisation, using networks to achieve success
* High attention to detail and excellent presentation skills
* Proficiency with Excel and ERP systems
* Ability to multitask and self-motivated
* Deliver on optimized Innovation/Continuous Improvement projects

For more information on this position, feel free to drop an email to Marissa Maher (marissa.maher@barden.ie) or Cliodhna O’Brien (cliodhna.o’brien@barden.ie).