Senior Project Leader - Logistics
Company: Penske
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: January 14, 2021
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Job Description:
Position Summary: Manage and coordinate the implementation of
projects that can have organization-wide implications and impact.
Such efforts may require cross-function involvement with PL, PTL,
customers, vendors and suppliers and require strategic stakeholder
involvement. Responsible for the formalization of comprehensive
project plans, clarifying timelines, milestones, goals and
ownership. Will lead regular meetings to ensure effectiveness of
plan, cost implications and quality of solution. Major
Responsibilities: People: -Provide leadership to team members in
identifying project risks early and guide them in developing
appropriate mitigation plans. -Intervene when necessary to resolve
issues between project managers, operations, functional teams and
customers. Safety: -Instill in the operations leadership team that
safe performance is a critical element required to achieve success
and is recognized as an indicator of management effectiveness.
-Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies and
company policies and procedures. Operations: -Lead project scope
development and options analysis. -Identify and recommend vendors
and suppliers necessary to complete the project and deploy
logistics solution. -Assist Operations in directing all phases of
programs from inception through completion. Growth / Customer
Experience: -Work closely with customer's leadership and project
team during scope development and option analysis phase. -Manage
the clients' expectations regarding our team's satisfactory
performance & project execution. -Identify future opportunities for
process enhancement and value generation. Finance: -Thoroughly
review project budget for accuracy and report inconsistencies and
analysis. -Closely manage resources and expenses to meet forecasted
budget. -Continually evaluate projects to assess whether
deliverables will meet customer needs at the contractual rates.
Fleet/Assets: -Evaluate existing facilities and fleet/material
handling equipment -Establish relationships with local PTL
operations as well as other vendor operations -Ensure all IT
infrastructure and systems are implemented and working properly.
Qualifications: -3 years of multiple supply chain service line
experience (Transportation, Warehousing, LLP, etc) preferred -5-7
years of Project Management experience required -Project Management
certifications preferred -Bachelor's degree required, advanced
degrees or certifications preferred -Strong analytical and
influencing skills, written/oral communication and organizational
skills are required as this position may have executive
communication and presentation -Advanced computer skills including
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint required.
Additionally, statistical, reporting, and database software
experience preferred. -Regular, predictable, full attendance is an
essential function of the job -Willingness to travel as necessary,
work the required schedule, work at the specific location required,
complete Penske employment application, submit to a background
investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal
history) and drug screening required. Physical Requirements: -The
physical and mental demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. -The associate will be required to: read;
communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze
certain information; and remember and understand certain
instructions or guidelines. -While performing the duties of this
job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The
associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and
feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able
to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. -Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to
adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Penske
Logistics Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske
Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America,
Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management
and logistics services to leading companies around the world.
Penske Logistics delivers value through its design, planning and
execution in transportation, warehousing and freight management.
Visit www.PenskeLogistics.com to learn more. Work Locations : IA
Date posted: 01/11/2021
Keywords: Penske, Cedar Rapids , Senior Project Leader - Logistics, Professions , Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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