Supply Chain Transformation Project Manager

The Supply Chain Transformation Project Manager plays a key role in the transformation of the LKQ supply chain planning team, taking responsibility for managing regional implementation of the target operating model in line with the Supply Chain Planning strategy, end-to-end (E2E) and centralized pan-European supply chain planning (SCOPE) implementation.

Utilizing a deep understanding of implementing core processes, this role will support cross-regional projects with tangible business impact. The Business Process Manager will work in partnership with teams and colleagues across various workstreams within an international, collaborative and performance-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Developing the regional SCOPE implementation plan within the supply chain planning function in line with overall E2E and program plans

Ensuring that timeline and deliverables for SCOPE and ERP (Oracle EBS) are aligned and mitigating dependencies

Collaborating with the Business Process Owner (BPO) for supply chain planning to undertake gap analysis and define and develop the process for SCOPE implementation.

Working with the Business Process Owner (BPO) Supply Chain Planning and dependent functions to support timely execution of change and change impact analyses, ensuring gap closure and improvement initiatives are aligned and tracked

Owning a detailed milestone plan for SCOPE in coordination with relevant stakeholders; tracking and reporting on status and success criteria

Ensuring that all dependent programs within supply chain planning, such as sales and operations planning (S&OP) and Electronic Data Interfacting (EDI) with main suppliers are aligned

Initiating new processes and improvements to close gaps between regional and target processes

Facilitating team and cross-functional alignment according to SCOPE updates, coordinating resource availability for key milestones

Providing input on assessment and budgeting resourcing and workload as required.

Skills and Experience needed

Holds a master’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering, economics or related field

6 years' experience in supply chain project management, ideally involving cross-functional programs in complex, multi-country environments.

Experience in supply chain planning with good understanding of IT dependencies as well as systems and analytics

Prior experience with Oracle or SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, preferably in implementation

Ability to communicate effectively with functional and cross-functional teams at all levels

Adopts a patient and detail-oriented approach to content and team management

Good understanding of cross-functional processes with a focus on finance and logistics

Cultural sensitivity and previous experience working with diverse and dispersed teams

Technologically savvy with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Availability and willingness to undertake business travel (up to 10–15% of working time)

Why work for LKQ?

We care about our people : We offer a flexible working environment with office, work from home days, plus European travel. We care about our colleagues wellbeing and have a team of wellbeing champions trained to be the first point of contact for anyone who is struggling.

Inclusivity is a journey, not a destination : We value and promote inclusion, diversity and belonging and are dedicated to creating an inspiring workplace that’s free from discrimination, intolerance or harassment. We encourage an environment where everyone’s voice is heard and valed.

We have an open feedback culture : We actively encourage our colleagues to tell us how they feel about our organization as part of our annual engagement survey. We know we’re not perfect, but we’re focused on continuous improvement based on colleague feedback.

We’ll support you to be the best version of yourself : We encourage curiosity and diverse perspectives, it’s what enables us to be innovators. We create opportunities for everyone to learn and grow and are committed to the professional and personal development of all colleagues.

We’re driving forward a sustainable future : From putting resources back into the communities where we work and fundraising for charities, both local and global, to actively reducing our carbon footprint, we mean business when it comes to having a positive environmental impact on our planet.

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