We’re on it!
Arvato offers you one of the most dynamic work environments you can imagine. We are growing, innovating and we solve the challenges of our clients around the world every day. How do we do it? With our global team of 17,000 colleagues at 87 locations in over 17 countries and our special spirit: We're on it! As a strategic growth partner for our clients, we use cloud-based e-commerce and IT platforms as well as state-of-the-art automation technology to realize complex, global supply chain solutions.

Position Summary: 

Arvato Supply Chain Solutions is hiring a dynamic, hands on Project Manager to join our team.  Due to our continued hyper growth, we are looking for a strong project manager who can successfully drive critical projects to completion and lead our tech initiatives with minimal supervision. This position is critical to the success of our growth as well as the success of our clients! 

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can drive projects to on-time delivery, with a focus on quality in a very fast-paced environment. You will have knowledge of supply chain management and feel comfortable working in an open, dynamic and international environment. You will leverage your strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, while being a team player who can communicate effectively, both internally and with our clients. You have an open mindset and can quickly adapt to new technologies and software tools to drive innovation.

Overall Responsibilities:  

• Manage large, complex projects for our North American and global tech initiatives with the support of cross-functional teams through the full lifecycle. Be responsible for bringing Arvato North America’s business to the next level through the implementation of projects for paperless processes, and Arvato’s tech platform. Initiate and lead local projects over the phases of design, implement, test and launch. 

• Facilitate the requirements engineering process together with product management, operations and IT departments to match and enhance existing features and functionalities. 

• Conduct fit-gap-analyses to guide all stakeholders through the project management approach 

• Manage time, resources, quality and budget accordingly. 

• Lead change management activities such as product demos, steering committees and others to fully convince internal stakeholders to be part of the project. 

• Support in training and adoption measures to use new products and solutions in warehouse processes. 

• Deliver presentations and communicate technical project updates to management, client, employees, peers, and vendors. 

• Any additional tasks that may be assigned to ensure an efficient, safe, clean, and goal-oriented work environment 

• This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities, the Company reserves the right to change or modify the job description at any time, with or without notice.

Minimum Qualifications / Skills / Requirements: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  

• First experience in a project management capacity, including process documentation 

• Bachelor's degree in in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering or Business Administration or equivalent experience 

• Agile thinking and adaptability to change 

• Entrepreneurial spirit 

• Experience working with companies in the following sectors; High Tech, Healthcare, AIM or Consumer Products industries 

• Good knowledge about warehousing processes (logistics flows) 

Preferred Qualifications / Skills:  

• Know-how of SAP WM (understand how processes are setup in SAP) 

• Experience in test-management and IT-testing 

• Advanced Excel  

Physical Demands & Work Environment:   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Able to stand/walk for long periods of time   

• Requires ability to stand/reach/stoop/bend   

• Manufacturing Environment  / Warehouse Setting 

• Stand, bend, stoop, lift, and walk majority of your shift   

• Ability to work in a non-climate controlled environment   

• Travel:  up to 10% 

YOUR PROFILE

• At least 5 years of experience in a project management capacity 

• Bachelor's degree in in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Industrial Engineering or Business Administration or equivalent experience 

• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time, occasionally more as needed 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Experience working with companies in the following sectors; High Tech, Healthcare, AIM or Consumer Products industries preferred

• Previous experience managing requests for proposal's

WE OFFER

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
• 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
• Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee engagement activities. 
• Compensation: $90,000- $95,000.

About our company:
Arvato - the spirit of solutions!

We at Arvato provide a comprehensive range of services and solutions to our business partners in the consumer electronics, high-tech, telecommunication, networking and industrial sectors. With more than five decades of experience and our global footprint we create value for our customers and ensure that they are well equipped for the challenges of their markets.

Arvato is a part of Arvato AG/ Bertelsmann, an internationally networked outsourcing provider. More than 65,000 employees design and implement solutions for all kinds of business processes across integrated service chains, for business customers from around the world. Its portfolio includes all services related to the creation and distribution of printed materials and digital storage media, as well as data management, customer care, CRM services, supply-chain management, digital distribution, financial services, professional and custom IT services, and the direct-to-customer distribution of educational media. Arvato is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA.

Arvato is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company: Arvato USA LLC

Country: United States of America

State/Region: California

City:  Ontario

Postal Code: 91764

Job ID: 278199