Supply Chain Project Manager (Non-IT)

Turn data into smarter supply chains. Lead projects that deliver real impact.

Are you passionate about supply chain optimization, project leadership, and turning complex data into meaningful business results? Join our Supply Chain Solutions Development team and play a key role in designing and delivering innovative, data-driven logistics solutions for global customers.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine project management, advanced analytics, and supply chain strategy. You’ll lead transformation initiatives from initial concept through implementation, partnering with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, reduce costs, enhance service, and create sustainable value across transportation, processing, and distribution networks.

This role is a hybrid position requiring on site presence Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in our Parsippany, NJ office.

Starting salary range is $130,000-$150,000.

 

What You’ll Do:

• Manage multiple supply chain projects from pre-study and solution design through implementation and operational handover.
• Own project scope, timelines, resources, risks, and stakeholder alignment to ensure successful delivery.
• Bring together teams across Operations, IT, Commercial, and Finance to turn ideas into practical solutions.
• Analyze processes, identify root causes and bottlenecks, and model scenarios to support data-driven decisions.
• Translate complex data into clear recommendations, executive presentations, and compelling customer value propositions.
• Analyze and optimize transportation and distribution networks, port and yard operations, capacity, and cargo flows.
• Build business cases that demonstrate opportunities for cost reduction, improved service, operational efficiency, and sustainability.
• Support commercial teams with customer assessments, solution proposals, and ROI analysis.
• Lead the implementation of new logistics solutions and customer contracts, ensuring a smooth transition into operations.
• Engage and influence internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, through clear communication and data-backed recommendations.

 

What You’ll Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, project management, or consulting.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Experience with transportation or distribution networks, cost modeling, process optimization, and performance management, preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to turn complex information into practical business solutions.
• A proactive, organized, and results-driven mindset, with the confidence to take ownership and navigate ambiguity.

 

It’s a plus if you have:

• Experience in automotive, industrial logistics, or third-party logistics (3PL).
• Familiarity with transportation or warehouse management systems.
• Experience in supply chain transformation, consulting, or large-scale operational improvement initiatives.

Why Join Us? At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, we prioritize your well-being. Our industry-leading benefits and perks are designed to help you thrive in your career and your life outside of work. From affordable healthcare to well-being, we’ve got you covered.

• Choose from a range of low-cost health insurance options to support your well-being including medical, dental and vision.
• Secure your financial future with an industry-leading company-matching 401(k) plan
• Company paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Explore career development with access to on-the-job training
• Access to exclusive discounts on attractions, automotive, travel and more!

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Who We Are

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, you'll join a global leader in shipping and logistics with more than 9,000 colleagues across 28 countries. Together, we help move vehicles, equipment, and goods around the world through innovative and sustainable solutions. Our ambition is to lead the way in transforming shipping and logistics.

Our success is built on our people. Rooted in a strong safety culture and guided by our values – We Care, We Challenge, We Commit – we create an environment where people can grow, contribute, and perform at their best. As a global company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, we offer international opportunities within a collaborative and values-driven culture.

 

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities and an Inclusive Workplace

 

At Wallenius Wilhelmsen, our people are fundamental to our success. We believe in the power of bringing people together and value the unique experiences, skills, and perspectives every individual brings. These differences strengthen our ability to support our customers, drive innovation, and succeed as a global organisation. By fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute, we create better outcomes for our people, our customers, and our business.