Job Description
TITLE: Logistics Project Manager
FUNCTION: Logistics
DEPARTMENT: Logistics/Controlling, Special Projects
REPORTS TO: Regional Process Improvement Manager
DIRECT REPORTS: None
OVERALL JOB FUNCTION: Responsible for specific site search, logistic project execution management, project contract management, project investment forecast and planning according to H&M values, standards, policies and procedures along with the Process Improvement Manager and DC management.
JOB RESPONSIBILITY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Researches all matters regarding the assigned project and presents findings and recommendations on the direction of the project with the Process Improvement Manager.
- Regularly monitors the project plans for changes to the critical path and milestones, and for other issues and ensures the change control process is followed.
- Conducts regularly scheduled status meetings with the Logistics team in order to provide vital project information, review project schedule and discuss any outstanding action items.
- Organizes and attends meetings with external vendors and service providers in order to screen and be part of the decision making process to assign contracts if necessary.
- Creates, manages and executes process improvements according to project scope.
- Responsible for developing and maintaining professional relationships with internal departments and assists with sourcing as needed.
- Works with Controllers to create and manage monthly, quarterly and annual budgets
- Communicates consistently with internal departments regarding any outstanding issues or concerns to maintain good working relationships.
- Evaluates project performance in close partnership with project management and logistics teams.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY: Budget will vary on project responsibility (<15m)
MINIMUM CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred and/or equivalent years of industry experience.
- Preferably 1-2 years of project management experience, preferably with retail operations
COMPETENCIES:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office programs
- Strong project management skills
- Extremely organized and detail oriented with excellent time management skills
- Ability to prioritize and follow up on various projects
- Skilled at problem resolution
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a diverse team environment
- Ability to be cost conscious and make and follow a budget
- Be strategic but at the same time detailed and result oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Up to 20% travel may be required
JOB STATUS: Exempt
EEOC CODE: PRO