Project Manager

Position Summary
This position is responsible for the analysis, planning and coordination of all activities and/or resources associated with designated projects. Projects could include, but not limited to, new customer implementation, supplier contract negotiation, cross company process improvements or implementation of division level initiatives. Take initiative to conduct analysis of, but not limited to, safety trends, financial trends, quality performance trends and/or supplier rates to identify areas for improvement. Exercises discretion and judgment in determining project timelines, identifying internal and/or external resources required, forecasting project costs (e.g. materials required, travel expenses) and formulating cost benefit analysis. Presents project plans, updates and results to various level within the organization and at times to the customer

Job Responsibilities

• Excises discretion and judgment in leading projects designated by senior management or identified through individual analysis.
• Prepares studies, reports, analysis and recommendations in areas such as business plans, operating forecasts, competitive analysis, labor reports and financial plans
• Uses discretionary judgment in determining project scope, time frame, funding limitations/needs, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements and allotment of available resources at various phases of project.
• Responsible for the timely completion of project objectives and milestones by effectively managing and/or influencing subordinates peers and superiors.
• Establishes frequency and appropriate audience for follow up meetings. Based on project follow up meetings, exercises sound judgment to determine if additional resources are required, if project costs are in line with forecast and if course corrections need to be made to the initial project scope.

• Act as the primary project management leader for new business pursuits from sales to startup
• Directly handle milestones, project workflows and resourcing for assigned projects/clients

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field/industry; or minimum two years related experience or minimum 1 year industry experience preferred, particularly warehouse/distribution; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Strong user knowledge of Warehouse or Transportation Management systems is a must.

Skills/Abilities

• Lean Six Sigma certification
• Experience in a transportation, supply chain, logistics, distribution or manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of professional services economics, and experience with change management processes
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities

iDC Logistics Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of the company’s employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment.

This job description is intended to set forth the core functions required for this position and describe the general nature of the work performed by employees in this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of the Company’s business, competitive considerations or the work environment changes.