Job Title: Project Manager - Warehouse Management System

Salary: $99,735 - $110,233

Reporting To: CFO

Who We Are:

Join Far West Distributors, a well-established, family-owned business with a legacy of profitability since 1930. We pride ourselves on maintaining a small, close-knit culture where employees are valued like family. At Far West, we prioritize excellent customer service, foster long-term relationships with our suppliers and customers, and are committed to modernizing our processes while ensuring work-life balance for our team. With competitive benefits, regular salary increases, and opportunities for growth, Far West Distributors offers a fulfilling career path in a stable and supportive environment.

Who You Are:

As the Project Manager you will be crucial in overseeing and managing key IT projects, including the implementation of a new Warehouse Management System (WMS) and leveraging EDI integration. This role demands strong leadership and communication skills to handle data migration, coordinate with external vendors, and drive process improvements. A strong background and familiarity with the food or dry dairy industry is required, as this specialized knowledge will be essential for success.

We are seeking a dynamic and confident leader who can quickly adapt, effectively manage a remote team, and play a key role in transforming our IT and data management capabilities. Join us at Far West to drive our digital transformation and operational enhancements. If you're ready to be part of a team dedicated to innovation and growth, we look forward to connecting with you.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Management: Oversee and manage assigned IT projects, including the implementation of new software systems like a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and its integration with the company's ERP system. Ensure projects adhere to budget, schedule, and scope, while handling all phases to guarantee on-time completion.
EDI Integration: Leverage experience in the food and/or dry dairy industry and EDI integration to address the unique challenges of the business.
Data Management and Migration: Handle data management and migration, ensuring that data from various sources, such as Excel spreadsheets, is properly consolidated and integrated into new systems.
Vendor and Stakeholder Coordination: Serve as a liaison between the company and external IT vendors or consultants, holding them accountable and ensuring timely delivery of projects. Establish and implement project communication plans, providing regular status updates to affected staff and stakeholders.
Process Improvement and Change Management: Drive process improvements and change management within the organization, effectively communicating the reasons behind changes to inspire buy-in from employees.
Leadership and Accountability: Exhibit strong leadership and confidence, making difficult decisions when necessary to hold individuals accountable.
Documentation and Planning: Develop, maintain, and revise project documentation, including objectives, scope, technologies, systems, information specifications, and timelines. Set, track, and document project plans, managing unforeseen delays, and realigning schedules and expectations as needed.
Strategic Analysis and Reporting: Conduct strategic analysis for projects, collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends to prepare comprehensive project status reports.
Team Coordination: Assemble and coordinate project team members, assigning individual responsibilities, maintaining clear communication, and tracking progress towards task completion.
Leadership and Accountability: Exhibit strong leadership and confidence, making difficult decisions when necessary to hold individuals accountable.

Requirements:

Experience in the manufacturing industry is a must. Experience in the food industry and dry dairy is a huge plus.
Familiarity with 3PL and/or warehousing in the food or dry dairy industry is a nice to have. Preferably, you have experience with unique product handling, reclassification requirements, and warehousing practices.
3-4 years of experience in IT project management, system implementation, system support, or business analysis, preferably within the food or dry dairy industry.
Experience working with warehouse management systems (WMS) and integrating them with ERP systems.
Expertise in EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) integration and implementation, with a strong understanding of the underlying processes and data flows.
Proficiency in SQL database management and data manipulation.
Demonstrated confidence and leadership abilities, with a track record of driving change and process improvements.
Ability to handle multiple projects, strong problem-solving capability, excellent interpersonal/ communication skills.
Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in all project-related tasks.
Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, computer science, or a related field is preferred, but relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree.

Benefits:

Annual Bonuses: Opportunity for performance-based bonuses tied to both individual and company achievements.
Cost of Living Adjustments: Potential for annual cost of living increases.
Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including Aetna HMO Health Insurance, available starting the first month after 60 days of employment.
Retirement Savings: 401K profit-sharing eligibility after 3 months of employment.
Life Insurance: Coverage provided as part of the benefits package.
Time Off: Generous vacation and sick leave benefits to support your personal and professional needs.

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