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Supply Chain Project Manager / Continuous Improvement Lead

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Wrocław
8 days ago

In short

Upvanta seeks a Supply Chain Project Manager / Continuous Improvement Lead in Wrocław for EMEA. Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service. Requires Lean, CI, and Project Management experience. Hybrid model.

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We are looking for a Supply Chain Project Manager / Continuous Improvement Lead to join our EMEA organization. In this role, you will lead cross-functional improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, improve service levels and support our broader Supply Chain strategy. Hybrid working model based in Wrocław.

This is a great opportunity for someone who already has practical experience in Lean, Continuous Improvement and/or Supply Chain Project Management, and is looking for a role where they can make a tangible business impact.

What you will do

  • Identify and lead opportunities to improve Cash, Cost and Service performance across the supply chain, particularly in areas such as planning, order fulfillment and finance.
  • Lead cross-functional Supply Chain improvement projects from idea generation through implementation and benefits realization.
  • Apply project management methodologies and tools to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and with measurable results.
  • Use Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies to identify root causes, simplify processes and eliminate waste.
  • Facilitate Kaizen workshops, process mapping sessions and Lean Six Sigma activities.
  • Coordinate project teams and stakeholders, ensuring clear ownership, alignment and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Work closely with colleagues across Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Logistics and other functions.
  • Prepare and deliver clear, high-impact presentations, business cases and project updates for stakeholders and steering committees.
  • Support the development of the BD Excellence community across EMEA by sharing best practices, delivering targeted training and coaching teams on Lean principles.
  • Explore opportunities to use automation, digital tools and AI to improve Supply Chain performance.
  • Track project performance and communicate progress, results and business impact using data and visualization tools.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone who combines a continuous improvement mindset with solid project management skills.

You don't need to be a career-long Lean expert. What matters most is that you have practical experience, curiosity and the ability to work with different teams to turn improvement opportunities into tangible results.

You bring:

  • Experience in Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Operations or Project Management.
  • Experience with Power BI for data analysis, visualization and performance tracking.
  • Hands-on knowledge of Lean methodologies and Continuous Improvement tools.
  • Experience facilitating or participating in Kaizen / improvement workshops
  • Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional projects.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to structure complex problems and translate them into practical actions.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills, including the ability to present recommendations and project results to stakeholders and leadership teams.
  • A collaborative approach and confidence working across different functions and levels of an organization.
  • A growth mindset, curiosity and adaptability.
  • Interest in or practical experience with automation, digitalization and AI in a business or Supply Chain environment.
  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
  • Fluent English; additional European languages are an advantage.
Published 2026-10-25
Expires 2027-01-03
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