Logistics Project Manager
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JOB TITLE : Logistics Project Manager
LOCATION : Liege (Belgium) or Fareham (UK)
WORKING HOURS : - 37.5 hours per week – Hybrid working available 2/3 days in office vs Home
A brighter future awaits you
At CooperVision, we are proud to be the global leader in contact lenses. At our innovative sites worldwide, we manufacture and distribute contact lenses to some of the biggest names in optics. We’re all about creating brighter futures for our customers, our wearers and our people.
What can you expect from us as an employer?
Well, we like to look at things a little differently. We call it bringing a refreshing perspective. And for every one of us who works here, it means our opinion really counts, we get to share our ideas, and we get to make an impact.
We’re big on belonging. Because being part of something great is what makes our company the best it can be. And we value diversity, because you can see a whole lot more when you have different perspectives. We’re an ambitious company. And to help us achieve our goals, we’ll give you all you need to achieve yours.
What will you be doing?
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Global Distribution team as a Logistics Project Manager. We are looking for someone to be based either in our Liege, Belgium or Fareham UK site where you will be responsible for Planning, managing, Executing and controlling projects and operational activities to implement Logistics projects in CooperVision's distribution facilities and customer specific logistics partnership projects. You will work closely with CooperVision’s organizational leaders in Logistics, Supply Chain, Commercial and other functions to ensure coordination and timely completion of related activities.
Essential responsibilities:
- Creates and updates project deliverables (or assist stakeholders in creating and updating them) in support of project objectives. This includes various forms of plans and records in formats to include Microsoft Project, Excel Spreadsheets, Word Documents, and presentation format.
- Manages project content with online PPM tools and repositories.
- Facilitates meetings (and produces related documents such as agendas and minutes) to review and update portfolio, program and project information.
- PM Deliverables include RACI’s, resource plans, schedules, risk and issue logs, scope documents, timecards and labour tracking information, and other plans and records. Specific examples include Project Master Schedules, Staffing Management plans and reports, Project Dashboard Reporting, and aggregate Project Execution and Project Health Check reporting / metrics.
- Effectively applies PM Tools and Methods with Sponsors, Resource Managers, and other Stakeholders, and counsels them on appropriate use and application.
- Works closely with Project Managers on related projects or programs on dependencies such as managing issues and risks, updating schedules and predecessors/successors, communication planning, and creating other plans and records.
- Works collaboratively in a fast paced, agile environment where close teamwork and partnering are essential. Builds positive, productive working relationships across the organization.
- Addresses project challenges effectively, evaluating alternatives, proposing and implementing solutions, and taking corrective action as necessary.
- Proactively advocate PMO Compliance/Methodology Governance, Decision Making, Best Practice and PMIS Tools usage.
- Ensures project objectives delivery on time and to agreed cost
What are we looking for?
We would like you to have the following:
- At least 5 years of experience as a Project Manager leading Logistics, Distribution or Supply Chain projects within a multi-site\multi-national environment.
- A proven record of delivering successful projects in operational functions such as logistics, warehouse management, packing, shipping and planning.
- Project Management generalist: familiarity with all PM Process Groups and Knowledge Areas.
- Experience with a formal project management / PPM tool such as MS Project, MS Project Server, Innotas or other application strongly preferred.
- Broad business understanding with awareness of return on investment and business cases, process driven quality, metrics and benchmarking and financial management.
- Advanced skill in MS Office suite, including analytic skills using Microsoft Excel, business presentations using Microsoft Power Point and collaboration applications, and business / technical writing using styles and templates in Microsoft Word.
- Ability to communicate, influence and build relationships cross functionally.
What we offer?
You’ll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package relevant to the country you will be based from.
What is important to us
Our four values define and underpin our unique culture; we are , we are , we are , and we are . Becoming part of the CooperVision family means joining a friendly team that’s open, flexible, and respectful of each other’s differences, working together to achieve something amazing.
Recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of employees is core to our success. It helps bring different perspectives, diverse conversations, and new ideas to the table, all of which are incredibly valuable.
At CooperVision we celebrate, not only our company success, but we celebrate who we all are individually, and we embrace diversity. We support and we encourage you to bring your full self and not just part of you. We are committed to each individual and we look forward to a Brighter Future together.
