Role: Project Manager – Supply Chain
Bill Rate: $82/hour C2C
Location: Santa Clarita, CA
Duration: 12+ months/ long-term
Interview Criteria: F2F
Direct Client Requirement
Key Responsibilities:Project Leadership & Execution
Lead supply chain-focused projects end-to-end: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
Define project scope, goals, deliverables, resource requirements, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with stakeholders.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, risk registers, communication plans, and change control processes.
Facilitate Steering Committee / Executive Sponsor meetings and ensure timely status reporting, escalation, and issue resolution.
Monitor KPIs and metrics to measure project performance, identify variances, and drive corrective actions.
Strategic Supply Chain ManagementAlign project objectives with broader supply chain strategy and overall business goals.
Identify and prioritize supply chain initiatives (e.g., cost reduction, process improvement, risk mitigation) through strategic planning workshops.
Lead change management efforts to implement transformation across the organization, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and adoption.
Develop business cases (cost-benefit analyses, ROI) for strategic initiatives and improve decision-making for project investment.
Design and deploy supply chain performance metrics (inventory turnover, lead times, supplier performance, etc.) to drive continuous improvement.
Cross-functional CollaborationWork closely with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, demand planning, quality, and finance teams to ensure project alignment and smooth execution.
Liaise with external vendors/suppliers for supplier development, negotiations, and to ensure projects stay on track.
Coordinate with IT / ERP teams for systems implementation, enhancements, and integrations (e.g., WMS, TMS, ERP modules).
Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, providing clear communication, managing expectations, and resolving conflicts.
Risk Management & Continuous ImprovementIdentify and assess supply chain risks (supplier risk, demand variability, inventory risk) and implement mitigation strategies.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to optimize supply chain processes.
Capture lessons learned, document best practices, and contribute to the development of a “project playbook” for future initiatives.
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Valiant Technologies LLC
166 Geary St
San Francisco, CA 94108
Phone: (415) 935-9966
srinivasa.kandi@valianttec.com
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