Project Supply Chain Manager

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Project Supply Chain Manager. The candidate selected for this position will work as a member of a Project Team on site at one of our projects nationally. This role primarily operates in construction environments supporting the execution of construction activities. This is a heavy travel role working on project sites throughout the United States.

The purpose of the Supply Chain Manager is to directly supervise and manage material storage site(s) activity on a WSP project where we are providing SCM and/or Material Management services. The role will be accountable for the operations at one (1) or multiple sites ensuring the 3C’s (Care, Custody, and Control) are maintained over safeguarded material. Additionally, the role will be responsible for conducting project material-related analysis to provide insights and support the needs of the Project.

Employees in this role will primarily work on location at the project construction sites.

• Supply Chain Management
  • Performs supply chain and logistics functions, such as material/services procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection and distribution.
  • Coordinates and integrates the flow of materials and information among suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and customers.
• Inventory Control
  • Ensures that inventories are secure, properly identified and readily accessible to authorized personnel.
  • Maintains controls over various types of inventories (e.g., raw materials, subassemblies, finished goods).
  • Conducts physical inventory counts and reconciles results with inventory records.
  • Ensures that quantities of incoming and outgoing shipments are correct.
  • Conducts analyses of inventory levels, and coordinates with production and sales requirements.
  • Coordinates inbound and outbound logistical operations including inventory management, warehousing, and transportation to ensure sufficient supply of goods and products.
• Transportation Management
  • Analyzes transportation and distribution systems and procedures to ensure the efficient and economical delivery of the organization's products.
• Analytics
  • Conduct detailed analysis of inventory in comparison to project needs (site, schedule).
• Physical Components of the Role
  • Must be able to stand for multiple hours on a rocked surface.
  • Must be able to walk over 10,000 steps a day on a rocked surface.
  • Must be able to lift, carry, and/or manipulate materials weighing up to 50lbs.
  • Must be willing to spot equipment on the yard during operations, traveling to/from storage locations, and loading of trucks with equipment.
• Given the nature of our business, we strive to identify new candidates that embody the following attributes.
  • An entrepreneurial spirit – A desire to be part of something on the ground floor and to develop and grow the business.
  • Self-starter – The people who find success here have to have the ability to jump right in, learning as they go. This role specifically will require the ability to collaborate and take charge of their respective scope.
  • A curious mind – We look for candidates who are constantly learning and wanting to develop novel solutions to the problems our customers face.
  • Highly collaborative – We work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Because of this, we lean into communication and collaboration to a high degree to stay ahead of industry trends and ahead of project issues.
  • Problem solver – A desire to be the solution is a must.
  • Comfortable with Changing Environments – Given the nature of this work and directly supporting construction projects on site throughout the country the candidates that find success with our organization are comfortable working in ever-changing environments, requirements, and locations.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Individual must have experience in a management role, managing, and fostering the development of personnel assigned to them.
• 3-5 years quantifiable experience in Project Management.
• 3-5 years quantifiable experience in Supply Chain Management practices.
• General knowledge of the power…