Project Manager, Supply Chain Solutions
- Experience: Experienced
- Contract: Permanent contract
- Location: Millburn NJ, United States
Our Company
We’re Bluecrux. Pleased to meet you!
Founded in 2011, Bluecrux is a value chain consulting and technology company. Our experts and software solutions help to transform today’s supply chains into smart, efficient, and fully integrated value chains. We believe that only true collaboration leads to innovation, by converging at the intersection of our knowledge and our customers’ ambition and linking expertise with technology and problems with solutions.
We’re a community, a movement that’s built at this intersection, which we call “the Cutting X”: it’s where supply chains evolve and value chains are forged. Our client portfolio includes some of the world’s largest companies, including Johnson & Johnson, GSK, Roche, Bridgestone, AkzoNobel, Beiersdorf, Oatly, and many more. Our desire to work closely with them is also reflected in our global presence, with offices both in Europe and the US.
With the power of Anaplan, a leading connected planning solution, and our planning expertise, we help our customers make the right planning decisions and drive growth. We connect people, plans and data, bring scenario planning capabilities and connect supply chain to sales, finance and HR. Visit our Anaplan page to learn more about our services and the implementations we have worked on with our customers.
Our Anaplan squad is a successful and fast-growing part of the consulting business unit. We make a difference for clients by combining our strong supply chain and Anaplan expertise. We are thé supply chain frontrunner in the Anaplan eco-system. We love to collaborate with Anaplan sales, product and customer success teams to develop the best solutions for and with our clients. We bring standard best practices on a.o. Demand Planning, Supply Planning and S&OP as well as specific developments such as advanced optimization and AI forecasting to fit client-specific needs.
To strengthen our fast-growing team , we are looking for an experienced business consultant to lead projects for our clients, shape future processes and steer a team of Anaplan model builders and experts.
Your role
- Project Manage: Lead Anaplan projects from design to implementation for our clients, managing a team that includes Bluecrux consultants and key stakeholders from the client side.
- Supply Chain Expertise: Redesign planning processes in close collaboration with clients to develop end-to-end integrated planning concepts and elevate their demand planning, supply planning, S&OP/IBP, network planning, and inventory tactics to a higher maturity level. Document these new processes in a design concept book.
- Technical Bridge: Work closely with the Bluecrux solution architect to define Anaplan requirements and support clients in describing the necessary formulas and dashboards they need in Anaplan. Serve as the crucial link between business needs and technical solutions.
- Agile Planning: Plan the model build in an agile way, enabling Bluecrux model builders to construct Anaplan modules and dashboards, often in a co-build mode with the client’s model builder. Focus on user experience and engagement to maximize client adoption.
- Comprehensive Rollout: Collaborate with clients to plan and oversee user acceptance testing, user training, go-live, and hyper-care of the newly developed solution.
- Customer Success: Maintain relationships with clients post-project to ensure successful Anaplan model implementation and identify the next projects on their connected planning roadmap.
- Drive Transformation: Be a driving force in the digital transformation within client organizations, helping them achieve better planning and operational efficiencies.
Your skills
- Educational Background: Hold a master’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, economics, or a related field with strong knowledge of supply chain planning (demand planning, supply planning, S&OP/IBP, inventory tactics).
- Project Management Experience: 5+ years of experience managing complex software implementation projects for clients, preferably in supply chain solutions such as Anaplan, OMP, SAP IBP, or Kinaxis. Experience leading projects from initial design through to successful implementation and go-live.
- Supply Chain Expertise: Proven expertise in developing and optimizing end-to-end supply chain processes for clients, including demand planning, supply planning, S&OP/IBP, network planning, and inventory management. Experience in transforming planning processes and elevating their maturity level.
- Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with supply chain planning software (Anaplan, OMP, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, etc.). Certification in Anaplan or similar software is highly desirable. Experience in defining technical requirements, designing dashboards, and ensuring data integrity.
- Past Projects: Demonstrated success in leading client projects that involved:
- Implementing advanced supply chain software solutions.
- Collaborating with cross-functional client teams and stakeholders to develop integrated planning concepts.
- Enhancing demand and supply planning capabilities for client organizations.
- Executing user acceptance testing and training programs to ensure smooth transitions.
- Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think in structures and systems and translate client requirements into effective solutions.
- Leadership and Team Management: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of consultants and client stakeholders, with a focus on collaboration and achieving project goals. Proven experience in guiding teams through agile project planning and execution.
- Client Relationship Management: Experience in maintaining and nurturing client relationships, ensuring customer satisfaction, and identifying opportunities for future projects. Skilled in driving customer success and post-implementation support.
- Agile Methodology: Familiarity with agile project management methodologies and practices. Experience in planning and executing agile project plans is a plus.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. Ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical client stakeholders.
- Industry Affinity: Experience and affinity with industries such as life sciences, food & beverage, manufacturing, service logistics & parts, and project business. Understanding of industry-specific challenges and regulatory environments.
- Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
- Cultural Fit: Alignment with our company values: open-mindedness, approachability, ambition, humility, and a readiness to embrace challenges and innovation.
Our offer
- Dynamic Team Environment: Join a team that passionately lives Bluecrux’s values every day. Experience a supportive, motivated work culture.
- Growth and Development: Take initiative and grow with us. We provide ample opportunities to enhance both your personal and professional skills while encouraging you to be your authentic self.
- Career Advancement: Thrive in a workplace that offers numerous growth opportunities. We prioritize your personal and professional development and ensure there’s always room for innovation and individuality.
- Inclusive and Friendly Culture: We value each team member’s contributions and recognize you by your first name. Our culture breaks down barriers and focuses on your unique talents.
- Engaging Team Activities: Enjoy a variety of team events, including annual Bluecrux weekends, monthly last Friday gatherings with drinks, team-building exercises, and other fun activities.
- Outstanding Benefits Package: Benefit from a competitive compensation package that includes:
- Competitive base salary
- Annual performance-based bonus
- 12 holidays and 26 days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company closure between Christmas and New Year’s
- Highly competitive health insurance, effective on your first day, with 100% of the employee’s premium paid by Bluecrux and 50% of premiums for dependents covered
- Competitive dental and vision insurance coverage
- Basic life insurance at no cost, with additional coverage available for purchase
- Voluntary accident insurance and critical illness insurance to complement medical coverage
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Company-covered cell phone
- 401(k) plan with fixed employer contributions