Post Date: November 13, Number: WEBWW
Job Function: Supply Chain
Location: Barcelona
Country: Spain
About the Position
Job Summary:
The Project Consultant trainee is responsible for driving Corporate Supply Chain projects assigned from inception to closing. Applies knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to project activities to meet the project requirements. Ensures appropriate governance and manages project phases, resources, people, and scope.
Leads process reengineering in different Supply Chain areas in coordination with the corresponding Directors. Manages continuous improvement projects applying Lean and Six Sigma concepts. Develops new training tools and supports Corporate Supply Chain departments in the definition and drafting of working instructions and SOPs.
Key Accountabilities:
* Manage and follow up on project scope, schedule, costs, risks, and mitigation actions.
* Establish and manage a project methodology incorporating standards, processes, documentation, and reporting.
* Establish metrics and KPIs for monitoring results in different projects assigned. Provide a real-time, comprehensive, and prioritized view of projects. Track and report projects on the PMO project portfolio.
* Ensure project management standards are followed.
* Support deployment of continuous improvement projects in Corporate Supply Chain, applying Lean and Six Sigma philosophy.
* Identify, lead, and propose improvement projects to PMO Director and Supply Chain Managers to increase service level and reduce waste and expenses. Promote and train Supply Chain associates in Lean and Six Sigma concepts.
* Participate in the definition of ERP training tools in collaboration with the IT department.
* Provide backup support to the Data Management team in the areas of Material Master and Customer Master Management.
* Coordinate the building of Corporate Supply Chain procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions with other Corporate Supply Chain departments and develop training tools to facilitate learning experiences in the Supply Chain department. Work with users to discover new improvements in the training support material.
* Ensure compliance with the Werfen Code of Ethics.
Networking / Key Relationships:
This position requires cooperation with different company departments, such as Business Units, IT, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Finance, and other team members of the Supply Chain for the implementation of operational plans.
Minimum Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:
Education: 4-year Degree
Experience:
* Relevant experience in Operations (Manufacturing and/or Supply Chain).
Additional Skills / Knowledge:
* Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques. LSS Green or Black Belt Certificate is highly desirable.
* Command of Project Management methodologies and tools (Waterfall and Agile). Project Management Certification (PMP, PM2, or others) is a plus.
* Good knowledge of operational principles and practices and related business functions. Ability to advise senior management.
* Advanced skills in MS Office and use of BI tools (Qlikview, PowerBI). Knowledge of statistical software packages preferred.
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