The Role The Project Manager role is designed to support the growing number of multi-stakeholder projects within our sourcing team. With the increased scope and complexity of cost efficiency and supply de-risking initiatives, this position will ensure smooth execution, minimize risks, and maximize cost savings. The Project Manager will play a critical role in driving cross-functional accountability and delivering measurable results.
What You’ll Do - Deliver Projects On Time: Safeguard savings timelines and meet CoP/FBA OKRs. - Maximize Realized Savings: Ensure seamless execution of projects to mitigate delay risks (e.g., $153k per 1-month implementation loss). - Mitigate Supply Risks: Reduce disruption risks during supplier transitions. - Enhance Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate smooth coordination with Quality/Compliance, Merchandising, and Product Development teams. - Support China Office Initiatives: Act as an auxiliary resource for broader organizational projects. - Enable Core Sourcing Team: Allow the sourcing team to focus on high-impact activities like RFQ and supplier development. - Develop comprehensive project timelines and milestones. - Identify and mitigate risks, escalating issues as needed. - Drive cross-functional accountability and ensure stakeholder alignment. - Coordinate supplier transitions to maintain continuity and performance. - Track and report on project progress, savings delivery, and outcomes.
Skills & Qualifications - Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
Experience - Minimum 3 years of experience in a Project Manager role, preferably within procurement or supply chain. - Alternatively, 5+ years of relevant experience in procurement or sourcing roles with demonstrated project management responsibilities. - Technical Skills: o Strong proficiency in Excel, including lookup functions and pivot tables. o Experience with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Monday. com) is a plus. o Strong data analysis and processing ability. - Communication Skills: Excellent English and Mandarin communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). - Project Management Skills: o Proven ability to organize, plan, and execute complex projects. o Effective at identifying issues and responding to challenges in a timely manner. o Experience managing multi-stakeholder initiatives and driving results. - Soft Skills: o Proactive, well-organized, and detail-oriented with strong logical thinking. o Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and enhance operational efficiency. o High self-drive and initiative, with a commitment to excellence. o Strong negotiation and influencing skills. o Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
Why Join Us This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of critical initiatives that drive cost efficiency and operational success. You’ll work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver tangible impact. If you’re ready to take ownership and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
