Location of Position: Shanghai, ChinaRole & Responsibilities:Position Definition (Key Purpose of the Position) :The position will work with different key stakeholders in project planning, implementing and resources management to bring about the successful completion of project goals and objectives in the Supply Chain area. The position will manage projects against the constraints of scope, time and budget. In addition, this role will also be responsible for ensuring all project deliverables follow the VF new operating approach and establish the Supply Chain organization as a trusted strategic partner to our brands platforms.Key Result Areas:
Working with leadership to identify strategic projects to support our business and customers
Leading a portfolio of projects, establishing the project charters & project plan for each
Acting as project manager, or a project workstream leader in large-scale corporate projects
Conducting feasibility studies to ensure a valid business case together with an aligned ROI
Creating project organization structures of sponsors, steering committee, SMEs, technical support, etc., and ensuring with adequate knowledge and resource support.
Tracking project progress and communicating project status and project score cards
Working with project sponsors, stakeholders, subject matter experts (SME) & functional leads to ensure projects accomplish stated goals & outcomes on time and within budgets
Escalating issues to the project sponsors, leadership and management teams
Documenting the project plan, project deliverables (e.g. process and system design, SOP, training material), project best practices
Conducting the lesson learned session and celebrating the project success
Triaging and prioritizing change requests, and aligning with cross-functional SME on behalf of supply chain operations function.
Competency Requirements :
Demonstrated leadership skills in the project matrix
Significant exposure to project planning, project budget and financial management processes
Strategic thinking, and also able to resolve obstacles in detailed process & system flow
Demonstrated results in executing multiple projects or in a large-scale integrated project program
Worked effectively in a collaborative environment & foster teamwork
Self-motivated with sense of urgency and ownership mindset
Strong influencing, leadership and negotiation skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience
8+ years of business experience, preferred in Business Operations or Supply Chain in APAC retail industry
5+ years of managing project teams
Academic Qualifications
Minimum Degree Held: Bachelor’s Degree
PMP/ Project Management qualification is a plus
Six Sigma/ Lean qualification is a plus
Language Proficiency:
Fluent in English and Chinese
Specific Working Conditions
Frequency of Travel: as required
Other Specific Working Conditions : Not Applicable
