Logistics Project Manager

September 13, 2024

Ecolab

Barcelona

OTHER

Join Ecolab’s EU Logistics Team as an Logistics Project Manager to create and Manage Logistics Projects in Europe in the areas of network, warehousing, transportation, processes & systems. Manage different projects at different stages at the same time

What You Will Do:

Manage different Logistics projects technology solutions from reception through delivery ensuring completion of the project objectives on schedule.
Meet with business unit management and staff to review new business, and proposed systems to analyse feasibility of projects, critical success criteria.
Engage key stakeholders, define and coordinate activities, communicate changes and progress, build commitment, overcome resistance, and lead technology implementation.
Collaborate with functional areas to develop, define, and document technical systems, proccesses and operational requirements and infrastructure and critical success criteria.
Ensure solutions are in compliance with all related Ecolab commercial rules and local, state, federal regulations.
Monitor performance metrics and measurements related to individuals, teams, processes and projects.
Utilize effective communication skills, employing diplomacy and sensitivity to resolve critical or escalated issues affecting the customer, staff, or senior management.
Identify and document best practices results as part of ongoing process to increase improvement.
Travel is required at least 30% of the time in this position largely within Europe.

A successful Logistics professional is expected to be:

Deep Logistics and Supply Chain experience
Deep knowledge in ERP systems, preferrable SAP, implementation of Logistics network solutions and organizational structures and processes in combination with Transport and Warehouse Management Systems or EDI solutions to e.g. Logistics service providers
Project management skills
Leadership (leading indirectly)
Outstanding in idea generation, ideas that are forward thinking and that contribute to creating sustained competitive advantage.
Strong at selling ideas to his/her key stakeholders, internally and externally, translating these into effective proposals conveying value and communicating it accordingly.
Genuinely committed to Ecolab’s sustainably lead business model and connected with Ecolab business agenda.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain (Warehousing & Transportation)
Experience in Logistics operations or consultancy with
Language: Fluent English, other European languages will be valuable.

Experience:

Minimum seven to ten years’ experience in progressively responsible project manager roles, consultancy or similar roles in warehousing & transportation logistics or supply chain management.
Experience implementing Transport and/or Warehouse Management Systems
good business acumen, proven project management skills combined with solid KPI monitoring and project governance (multiple projects simultaneously)

Target driven and pragmatic

Experience of Lean processes and TPM/continuous improvement
Experience preferred in major regulations such as Seveso, GDP (Good Distribution Practice), Safety Measures in the context of storage and handling of liquid dangerous goods
International supply chain knowledge, especially around warehousing, inventory and warehouse management
Knowledge of Dangerous Goods storage, handling and transportation
Experience in sourcing and management of supply chain Providers (3PLs).
Experience with conducting RFI and RFP’s with service providers, plus able to do cost analysis for selection of optimum service level.

Abilities:

Must be able to influence senior management through well formulated business presentations.
Ability to develop short and long-range project planning, and effectively communicate information to diverse work groups.
Ability to solve critical issues in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive deadlines.
Demonstrated skills in organization group process, problem identification and resolution.
Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Other Skills

Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point Presentations, Power BI-tools), Network optimization tools (e.g.Llamasoft etc.)
Experience in ERP and WM systems, preferable SAP

Competences:

Envision: Strategic Agility, Managing the Vision & Purpose
Energize: Building Effective Teams, Motivating others, Developing Direct reports and Others, Peers Relationship
Execute: Action Oriented, Organizing, Perseverance, Priority Setting, Drive for Results
Embody: Customer Focus.

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.

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