Project Manager

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of demonstrable experience managing cross-functional projects, preferably in the distribution, consumer goods, logistics, or packaging sectors.

• Certifications: Having certifications in project management (PMP, PRINCE2) or agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) will be highly valued.

• Languages: High level of English (C1) for potential negotiation with international suppliers.

• Technical Knowledge: Advanced use of project management tools and fluency in ERP environments.

Key Competencies

Cross-functional Leadership Ability to influence and mobilize teams that do not report directly to them, fostering collaboration.

Strategic and Analytical Vision Ability to understand the financial and operational impact of each decision, based on data and KPIs.

Conflict Resolution Agility to mediate between departmental priorities (e.g., sales volume vs. logistical capacity).

Executive Communication Clarity to report the project status to Management and translate technical requirements into business language.
 

Position Mission

Comprehensively lead, plan, and execute the new distribution and sales project for paper consumables. The Project Leader will act as the primary link between all company departments, ensuring that Marketing, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, and Finance strategies are perfectly aligned to meet the project's deadlines, budget, and profitability objectives.

Main Responsibilities

• Define the project scope, milestones, schedule, and KPIs in collaboration with Management.

• Supervise daily progress, identifying bottlenecks and applying corrective measures in an agile manner.

• Organize and lead follow-up committees with the heads of each department.

• Supply Chain: Coordinate demand forecasting, negotiation with suppliers (alongside Purchasing), and guarantee the continuous flow of paper consumable supply without stockouts.

• Operations: Ensure logistical viability, warehouse space optimization, order preparation times, and efficiency in delivery/service provision.

• Sales: Align commercial objectives with actual distribution capacity. Provide tools to the sales team and monitor the fulfillment of sales quotas.

• Marketing: Integrate launch campaigns, product positioning (Go-to-Market), and promotions with inventory availability and distribution channels.

• IT (Technology): Lead systems integration to ensure that the information flow (orders, stock, invoicing) is automatic, visible, and error-free.

• Finance: Control the budget assigned to the project (CAPEX and OPEX), analyze profitability margins, approve deviations, and coordinate pricing policy and payment terms.