Consulting Project Manager, Supply Chain Solutions
Hybrid- Millburn, United States
Job description
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 the 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
Oversee Anaplan projects from initial design to implementation.
Lead a team of Bluecrux consultants and key client stakeholders.
Supply Chain Planning Expertise:
Collaborate closely with clients to redesign planning processes.
Develop end-to-end integrated planning concepts.
Elevate demand planning, supply planning, S&OP/IBP, network planning, and inventory tactics to higher maturity levels for clients.
Document new processes
Technical Collaboration:
Work with Bluecrux solution architects to define Anaplan requirements.
Assist clients in specifying necessary formulas and dashboards.
Act as the critical link between business needs and technical solutions.
Agile Model Building:
Manage the model build process in an agile manner.
Enable Bluecrux model builders to construct Anaplan modules and dashboards, often in 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 strong client relationships post-project to ensure successful Anaplan model implementation.
Identify opportunities for future projects on the client’s connected planning roadmap.
Driving Digital Transformation:
Play a key role in driving digital transformation for Bluecrux's clients.
Help clients achieve better supply chain planning and operational efficiencies.
Job requirements
Your skills
- Educational Background: Hold a bachelor's or 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).
- Supply Chain Planning 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.
- 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.
- Past Projects: Demonstrated success in leading client projects that involved:
- Collaborating with cross-functional client teams and stakeholders to develop integrated Supply Chain Planning concepts.
- Enhancing demand and supply planning capabilities for client organizations.
- Implementing advanced supply chain software solutions.
- 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
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