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Posting Number201032 Job Title Supply Chain Principal Location Remote Summary The Principal Consultant position will work to create complex supply chain solutions in a fast-paced work environment. This position will be the point of contact and primary decision maker for one or more client engagements. The Supply Chain Principal will also be responsible for building, leading, and delegating to project teams. The ideal candidate will be able to bring a team together and assign clear tasks and expectations while continuously coaching, developing, and encouraging team members. He/She will be a high energy, independent thinker with an intrinsic drive to follow through in all areas of their work. Job Description • Bachelor's degree and 6+ years in the supply chain industry with relevant project experience • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills • Advanced knowledge in using SQL as a troubleshooting and reporting aid • Strong entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to lead internal activities to stimulate company growth • Ability and drive to conceptualize, develop, and present new ideas and solutions • Exceptional knowledge of supply chain concepts with a primary focus on distribution applications • Expert knowledge and experience in implementing and working hands on with specific supply chain technologies falling under the categories below Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Manhattan Active TM • While the primary duties will vary based on the project scope and the candidate's specific role within the team, the work for this position will focus on supply chain project execution and management. Project Execution • Provide and review complex supply chain solutions • Provide daily system support by performing root cause analysis for system issues • Design, configure, test and deploy WMS and other supply chain technology solutions • Identify efficiency opportunities to create value in WMS and other supply chain software implementations • Analyze current and future state models and give recommendations to improve operational efficiencies Project Management • Define project scope, schedule, and success paths • Manage the full lifecycle of a project, including project design, project planning, prioritizing objectives, and status reporting • Perform risk analysis including identifying project risk, identifying potential impacts of those risks, and crafting risk mitigation strategies • Measure key supply chain metrics and share feedback with client executives Apply Complete your candidate profile at www.searchlogixgroup.com and refer to posting 201032 or as a second choice, email your information and requirements to resumes@searchlogixgroup.com. Only candidates who appear to meet the above criteria will receive an immediate response. Other resumes will be added to our database of active candidates for one year for other positions that come available and are a match with their background. THE SEARCHLOGIX GROUP www.searchlogixgroup.com www.facebook.com/thesearchlogixgroup Apply To This Job

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