POSITION TITLE:

Operations Project Manager.

OUR CLIENT:

Our client, founded in 1983, can now be described as the world's best selling notebook carrying case brand, and the leading provider of accessory products for the mobile lifestyle. Our client offers a complete range of mobile accessory products to enhance the mobile computing experience, and continues to set the standards in excellence for protection, craftsmanship, and functionality in portable carrying cases and accessories for notebooks and other portable electronics.

A truly global enterprise, our client has 45 offices worldwide and direct distribution in over 145 countries. Corporate customers enjoy product delivery to any location in the world, and our client’s distribution channels and customers include major retailers, corporations, government and educational institutions, 90% of Fortune 1000 companies, and custom OEM for eight of the world's top ten notebook computer manufacturers.

To complement its distribution and product development capabilities, our client houses a proprietary product design center. Designers blend a tradition of quality workmanship and feature innovation with smart design, creating appropriate portable solutions for each and every customer.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Operations Project Manager is primarily responsible for managing multiple projects related to operational process improvement efforts or system application implementations in the Supply Chain and Logistics area. May also operate as a process analyst to identify and help improve operational performance.

The Operations Project Manager will report directly to the SVP Operations.

• Gather, analyze and evaluate process metrics to clarify business requirements.

• Help define specific process improvement initiatives and scope out potential projects.

• Help identify related resource requirements.

• Develop project proposals, complete with timelines, resource requirements, budgets and defined expectations.

• Manage bid process for resources where appropriate.

• Coordinate internal and external resources for approved projects.

• Manage the projects to completion.

• Track & report status on a regular basis.

OTHER SKILLS

EXPECTED RESULTS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated analytical ability.

• Detail oriented with polished organizational skills.

• PC proficient, including MS Office & MS Project; with prior ERP system experience preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Good computer skills.

• High moral and ethical standards.

• Ability to successfully delivering strong business results.

• Improve Operations ability to manage process improvement initiatives.

• Reduced costs.

• Improved productivity.

• Improved service levels.

• Projects may include:

• Returns process analysis and improvement

• SKU Rationalization

• Product Value Engineering

• Inventory Planning Module implementation.

• Warehouse management system implementation.

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.

• At least 5+ years experience in Supply Chain, Logistics or Operations.

• Project management experience with demonstrated application of project management techniques and software tracking tools.

• APICS certification helpful.

COMPENSATION:

An attractive compensation plan including a base salary, a results-oriented incentive bonus and a full benefits plan.

To be confidentially considered for this opportunity, please submit a resume to:

CONTACT:

Ed Hooper

Hooper & Associates

949-310-0101 office

ed.hooper@cox.net