Supply Chain Project Manager
Project Manager
Charlotte North Carolina Contract Nov 14, 2025
Supply Chain Project Manager
Remote
12+ Month Contract

Our Retail client with over $80B in annual revenue has over 2,000 stores, across 21 US states, with over 400,000 employees. This company is a leader in sustainable retailing with a passion for delivering excellence. By driving omni channel growth, efficiency in the shopping experience and continuing to develop with new technologies; this company is growing and developing continuing success. The leadership team strives for work-life balance for all its employees, with options for overtime if desired.


Overview
Seeking a seasoned Supply Chain Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives across distribution, fulfillment, inventory, transportation, and systems deployment. This role supports large-scale projects such as new distribution center stand-ups (including automated environments), WMS implementations, process improvements, and network optimization efforts. The PM will manage end-to-end delivery, stakeholder alignment, and multi-million-dollar budgets.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead supply chain projects spanning distribution center launches, automation/modernization initiatives, WMS implementations, transportation enhancements, and inventory/process optimization.
  • Oversee WMS deployments (Manhattan WMS preferred) or upgrades and ensure integration with related systems (ERP, TMS, WCS/WES).
  • Build and manage project plans, RAID logs, timelines, and communication strategies across cross-functional teams and leadership.
  • Develop and manage CAPEX/OPEX budgets, business cases, vendor contracts, and RFPs.
  • Partner with operations, engineering, IT, transportation, inventory, procurement, and 3PL teams to deliver cohesive solutions.
  • Support operational readiness activities including SOP development, testing, change management, and go-live stabilization.

Required Qualifications
  • 10+ years in supply chain, logistics, or distribution with experience managing complex, cross-functional supply chain projects.
  • Experience with Manhattan WMS or other Tier-1 WMS platforms.
  • Prior success managing DC projects (automated or traditional) or large-scale process/system transformations.
  • Strong financial acumen in budgeting, forecasting, and vendor/contract management.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency with PM tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, or JIRA.
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