Manager, Supply Chain PMO & Executive Support

Key Responsibilities 1. Project Management Office (PMO) Strategic Project Management • Lead and coordinate Supply Chain strategic projects across Procurement, Logistics, Operations, Customer Service, Warehousing, and Continuous Improvement. • Establish project governance frameworks, project tracking tools, and reporting mechanisms. • Develop project charters, implementation plans, milestones, risk registers, and stakeholder communication plans. • Monitor project progress and ensure timely escalation of risks and issues. • Drive accountability and follow-up of project deliverables across functional teams. • Support post-implementation reviews and benefit realization assessments. Portfolio Management • Maintain the Supply Chain project portfolio and strategic initiative roadmap. • Prioritize projects based on business value, resources, and strategic alignment. • Monitor project financials, resource allocation, and implementation timelines. • Prepare project status reports for senior management reviews. Continuous Improvement • Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and supply chain performance. • Support Lean, Six Sigma, digitalization, and automation initiatives. • Facilitate best-practice sharing across business units and regions. 2. Executive Support to VP Supply Chain Executive Administration • Manage and prioritize the VP Supply Chain's calendar and meeting schedules. • Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements. • Organize leadership meetings, executive reviews, conferences, and team events. • Prepare meeting agendas and briefing materials. • Record and distribute meeting minutes and action trackers. Executive Communication • Draft and review executive communications, presentations, announcements, and reports. • Support preparation of leadership presentations for Board, Regional Leadership Team, and Management Meetings. • Coordinate communication between the VP and key stakeholders across regions and functions. • Ensure timely follow-up on action items and strategic decisions. Business Planning Support • Coordinate annual budgeting, strategic planning, and business review processes. • Consolidate inputs from functional leaders and prepare executive summaries. • Support monthly and quarterly business performance reviews. 3. Performance Management & Reporting • Track Supply Chain KPI dashboards and scorecards. • Monitor and analyze operational performance indicators. • Consolidate reports from Procurement, Logistics, Customer Service, Inventory, and Operations teams. • Provide management insights and recommendations to leadership. • Support preparation of monthly operational and financial review reports. Key metrics may include: • OTIF (On-Time-In-Full) • Inventory Turns • Working Capital • Logistics Cost • Procurement Savings • Safety Performance • Customer Service Levels 4. Governance & Stakeholder Management • Coordinate governance reviews and leadership meetings. • Drive action tracking and accountability across functional teams. • Serve as liaison between Supply Chain leadership and other departments. • Support compliance with internal policies and project governance standards. • Ensure proper documentation and record management. 5. Special Projects • Support acquisitions, integrations, network optimization, and transformation initiatives. • Conduct business case analyses and project feasibility assessments. • Lead strategic assignments delegated by the VP Supply Chain. • Represent the VP Supply Chain in designated meetings and projects when required. Qualifications Education • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, or related discipline. • MBA is an advantage. Experience • Minimum 5-8 years of experience in Project Management, PMO, Supply Chain, Operations, or Business Management. • Experience working closely with senior executives or leadership teams. • Experience managing cross-functional and regional projects. Technical Skills • Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. • Strong knowledge of Power BI and reporting tools. • SAP or ERP experience preferred. • Project Management software experience (MS Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com, etc.). Certifications (Preferred) • PMP • Prince2 • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt / Black Belt Competencies Leadership • Strategic thinking • Business acumen • Decision-making capability Project Management • Planning and organization • Change management • Risk management Communication • Executive-level presentation skills • Stakeholder engagement • Influencing and negotiation Personal Attributes • Highly organized and detail-oriented • Proactive and self-driven • Ability to manage multiple priorities • High level of professionalism and confidentiality Brenntag TA Team