Job Objective
The Digital & Process Excellence (PEX) specialist reports to the Manager - Delivery and Process Excellence (PEX):
1. ERP implementation and transformation
2. Process Excellence initiatives across the business unit
3. Performance management and management reporting
4. Continuous Improvement management, mindset and behaviour across the business unit
Responsibilities/Communication/OHSE
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct process mapping, AS-IS process analysis, and TO-BE process design to optimize operational efficiency.
- Document business requirements specifications (BRS) and lead ERP implementation projects.
- Evaluate ERP systems and conduct user acceptance tests, identifying gaps between delivered software and initial requirements.
- Lead process excellence initiatives with measurable outcomes across business units.
- Generate statistical reports on managed tasks and develop visual management systems for monitoring KPIs.
- Monitor critical KPIs against targets, provide regular status reports, manage risks, and escalate issues when necessary.
Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience in process management and ERP implementation, with a focus on Oracle products preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling content.
- Proficiency in reporting tools such as Power BI and Oracle BI.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel for data management and analysis, including complex spreadsheet and model creation.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- Creative problem-solving abilities and a passion for developing innovative digitalization strategies.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Communication
Internal Communication:
Manager - Digital and Process Excellence
Relevant support and/or corporate functions
Purpose:
For the execution of any project under his responsibility and communication of plan, roles, constraints, milestones, and critical path to all team members and project stakeholders
External Communication:
As defined by project scope
Purpose:
For creation, execution and monitoring of vendor(s)/ consultant(s) plans
Occupational Health & Safety and Environment
Accountability:
Are accountable for their acts and omissions.
Responsibility:
To follow agreed safe systems of work; to follow training and instructions; and to report accidents, incidents and near misses.
Authority:
- To stop work if they think the work is unsafe.
Skills
Minimum Qualification/Experiences/Skills
Education & Professional Qualification:
• Relevant business degree in Process or Supply Chain Management.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certified
• Globally recognized Project Management certification
Professional Experience:
Must have:
• Logistics or Maritime experience. Ideally from a leading company in the region and with knowledge in Feeder, NVOCC or Freight forwarding & container management
• Hands-on experience in Oracle modules (from either implementation or operation or both)
Other preferred qualifications
• 6+ years extensive experience using leading business improvement methodologies and processes (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma, PMP or similar)
• Demonstrated Project Governance experience
• Cross-Functional experience and / or Management Consulting experience a plus
Geographic Experience:
• Middle East experience is a distinct advantage
Computer Skills:
• Microsoft Office
Language Skills:
• English critical; Arabic a plus
• Ability to simplify technical information into easily understood documents
Market/Industry/Functional Knowledge:
• Knowledge of market leading practices and Logistics processes, tools of process excellence and optimization
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Result driven.
• Excellent relationship building skills. Ability to effectively influence key decision makers at all levels of management. Collaborative mind-set when engaging cross-functional teams and outside stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the shipping, logistics, and energy industries is preferred