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Paramount Warehouse Integration Specialist in Jackson, Tennessee
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The specialist's primary responsibilities include analyzing data and trends as it relates to operational processes and workflow, and will help to define requirements, gather data, and analyze information for high-level research and reporting to be used for leaderships business strategy analysis . Works with departments to define key processes and coordinates with team to implement an application for departments to better manage processes.
DUTIES:
Manage the successful delivery of operational business integration efforts, leveraging program management fundamentals including planning, tracking and achieving integration engagement milestones as well as risk mitigation
Utilize independent thinking and decision-making in working directly with operations management and departmental team members to define the scope and objectives and planning of key strategic initiatives
Manage all phases of strategic initiatives to ensure achievement of objectives, timelines, key milestones and deliverables, and overall success
Manage overall initiative implementation, timeline, key milestones, and resources.
Provide ad hoc reporting on data analysis and research, to promote operational efficiencies
Utilize data mining of MS Access databases for reporting and analysis
Act as the liaison between executive management and senior operations
Assist with special projects as required
Maintain capacity reporting of warehouse locations, and other reporting needs
Administer weekly and monthly reports to upper management
Identify and resolve discrepancies and variances
REQUIREMENTS:
Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred; or high-level/relevant experience in a fast-paced operations environment
Some prior experience in Operations/Warehouse/or Distribution setting; preferably with progressive/advancing work experience in operations
Strong analytical skills and data focused
A self-starter who is proactive and focused on the task at hand
Strong written & verbal communication skills
Must be hands on and must be a strong partner to management operations
Excellent problem-solving skills
Strong PC skills (Excel, Word, MS Access)
Ability to learn various systems (WMS, UOPS, SAP)
Ability to follow instructions
Detail oriented person with the ability to apply reasonability checks in validating the work
Ability to meet deadlines and schedules
Must be flexible to accommodate business needs
Ability to interact with all levels of management and peers
Perform other duties as assigned by management
SCHEDULED WORK HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
LOCATION: Milan TN and Jackson TN
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
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