Project Manager

Il y a 2 jours

OostVlaanderen, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgique Optimus Search Limited Temps plein 106 000 € - 177 000 € Contrat

Our client is a well-established operation in the Ghent region investing in the automation and digitalisation of its warehousing and logistics. The client's name is confidential at this stage and will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

The project covers the implementation and optimisation of a warehouse management system alongside automated warehouse equipment. You will be the client's key technical and project lead, bridging operations, IT, system integrators and automation suppliers.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of the WMS and warehouse automation project, from requirements through go-live and hypercare
  • Translate operational and logistics requirements into functional and technical specifications
  • Manage system integrators, WMS vendors and automation suppliers (e.g. AS/RS, conveyors, shuttles, sortation, AMRs)
  • Coordinate integration between the WMS, ERP and warehouse control systems (WCS/PLC level)
  • Own the project plan, budget, risks and issues, and report progress to senior stakeholders
  • Plan and run testing (FAT, SAT, integration and user acceptance) and cut-over
  • Optimise warehouse processes such as inbound, storage, picking, replenishment and dispatch
  • Train key users and support the operations team through and after go-live
  • Proven track record delivering warehouse management system (WMS) implementations, as project manager or lead engineer
  • Extensive hands-on experience with automated warehouses and material handling systems
  • Strong understanding of warehouse and logistics processes and how they map to WMS configuration
  • Experience managing vendors, integrators and multi-disciplinary project teams
  • Solid project management skills: planning, budgeting, risk management and stakeholder reporting
  • Fluent English; able to work on-site near Ghent on a regular basis
  • Available for a 12-month freelance engagement
  • Experience integrating a WMS with SAP or another ERP
  • Knowledge of warehouse control systems (WCS) and PLC-level integration
  • Background in food, manufacturing or distribution environments
  • Project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP or similar) or Agile delivery experience

What's on offer

  • Day rate of up to €960, depending on experience
  • 12-month contract with strong potential for extension
  • A high-impact, visible role on a strategic automation programme