Sr. Project/Program Manager II
yeticoolers · Austin, Texas ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Project management
- Visa sponsorship
- No
- Company size
- 501-1000
Leads global supply-chain projects for a premium outdoor-gear company, coordinating logistics, fulfillment, and cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency and meet strategic goals.
At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.
The Sr. Supply Chain Project Manager will support driving both short and long-term strategic initiatives for YETI’s global supply chain. The role will be focused on supply chain development and improving operational efficiencies.
YETI seeks a self-motivated, energetic leader who thrives when presented a challenge. The ideal candidate has robust knowledge of global logistics and fulfillment, can build consensus across multiple stakeholders, will actively contribute to our supply chain strategy, and will drive results in a rapidly growing enterprise.
Responsibilities:
• Manage the execution of approved projects according to established target dates and budgets in in an organized, detailed manner. Projects require cross-functional coordination, communication, and influence.
• Provide analytical support for change initiatives
• Develop and maintain all project related documentation like project scopes, budget, requirements, project timelines & internal meetings in a manner that will facilitate ease of access and use
• Effectively report project progress to stakeholders and leadership via all communication mediums (presentations, digital dashboards, email, verbal, etc…)
• Recommend improvements in project deliverables, process improvements
• Schedule and facilitate meetings necessary to coordinate and manage projects and other related business requirements.
• Analyze stakeholder needs, identify gaps, identify risks and define capabilities for an acceptable solution to the business problem
• Build constructive business relationships with all stakeholders, including 3rd party vendors
• Demonstrate effective planning and effective stakeholder management as well as an ability to set and manage realistic project timelines
Qualifications and Attributes:
• Bachelor’s Degree required. Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering or International Business preferred
• Greater than 10 years of related experience and/or training, including prior experience leading projects.
• Significant experience managing logistics or fulfillment operations and/or enabling supply chain improvement projects/programs
• Ability to operate at both a strategic and a tactical level, supporting the development of comprehensive strategies, then leading projects to deliver intended results
• Familiarity with operational requirements needed to support multiple business channels
• Experience building new supply chains, international experience is a plus
• Operations experience within a global supply chain across multiple origin points, modes of transportation, and a multi-nodal distribution networks is preferable
• SAP experience is a plus
• Familiarity with supply chain related technologies and a propensity to learn and work in new technologies
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and a strong sense of urgency and ownership
• Knowledge of Trade Compliance requirements/regulations is a plus
• PMP certification / training is a plus
• Outstanding communication and problem-solving skills
• Proven relationship builder with diverse, remote stakeholder groups
• Ability to juggle multiple projects at once in a fast-paced, results oriented environment
• Desire and ability to be a team player who appreciates a unique, entrepreneurial and collaborative environment
• Excels at analyzing, interpreting, and building recommendations from data
• Problem solve and present information to management, co-workers, and business clients
• Resourceful self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity
Benefits & Perks:
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YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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