Mary Marange
London
Summary
Dedicated and focused project and supply chain manager with several years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player with expertise in equipment operation, staff training and development, customer service and process improvements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Wise Payments Limited
Tallinn
2023.06 - Current
- Taking full ownership of strategic projects, from prioritizing for impact and executing tasks to overseeing initial scoping and final implementation.
- Leading process optimization and redesign to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and risk mitigation.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements and gather requirements.
- Analyzing existing processes to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
- Developing project plans with scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements to guide process improvements.
- Driving process improvement projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Facilitating workshops and meetings to engage stakeholders and gather input on process improvements.
- Utilising data analysis and reporting skills to measure and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to process improvements.
- Fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the organisation by promoting best practices, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.
SCM Processes and Application Project Manager
Hitachi Energy
Tallinn
2021.05 - 2023.06
- Led and executed multiple Supply Chain projects of varying scope, complexity, and timescale, aligned with the organization's broader goals.
- Implemented a user productivity improvement plan, resulting in a 20% increase in overall project productivity.
- Managed the financial and commercial aspects of projects, including reporting on the current and forecasted financial status, risks, and opportunities.
- Ensured projects were completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with the engineering design and Infosys.
- Managed project documentation and follow-up on core topics and roadmap, including template creation if applicable.
- Collaborated with other departments and outside stakeholders to support scope definition and the implementation of SAP4HANA and Ariba suite.
- Ensured testing, defect recording, and resolution implementation.
- Provided support for ad-hoc tasks, training strategy development, and training execution for the SAP Ariba Stream.
Supply Chain Manager
Hitachi Energy
Tallinn
2018.10 - 2021.05
- Conducted a cost analysis and feasibility study on potential business stakeholders to provide an accurate estimate of profitability.
- Conducted an operational evaluation to support the formulation of growth strategies, cost reduction measures, and investment decisions.
- Implemented strategies to ensure compliance with global and regional sourcing practices in the areas of IM&S, resulting in maximum savings.
- Facilitated communication between stakeholders and business lines to support procurement and logistics activities in the country HUB.
- Developed and implemented supply chain policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Utilized problem-solving techniques to identify optimal solutions and improve the procurement and logistics functions, ensuring the highest level of efficiency.
- Identified best practices through benchmarking, surveys, and case studies, and communicated them effectively to establish preferred business practices.
SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATE
General Board of Global ministries
Georgia
2015.05 - 2018.08
- Managed and coordinated small to mid-level projects from planning to implementation, including data collection, research, tracking trends, issue escalation, problem resolution, communication, and delivery.
- Analyzed issues, communicated with management and field offices, and assisted with special projects.
- Developed programs for marginalized communities, facilitated funding distribution, and united community members.
- Provided administrative and developmental support functions to include coordination of onboarding activities, associate training and
process improvement. - Assessing community needs, researching local trends, working with stakeholders understanding legal regulations, and developing plans.
- Performed preliminary research and wrote drafts for the company's press releases
- Supervised Operations and Development team in organisation's project execution
Education
Project management -
Lean Six Sigma
2021-09
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Tallin University of Technology (Taltech)
Estonia2019-06
Bachelor of Purchasing And Supply - Commerce
Bindura University of Science Education
Zimbabwe2014-06
Skills
- Project Management
- User Research
- Customer Support
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Supply chain management
- Process Improvement
- Project documentation
- Looker
- SQL
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Project Manager
Wise Payments Limited
2023.06 - Current
SCM Processes and Application Project Manager
Hitachi Energy
2021.05 - 2023.06
Supply Chain Manager
Hitachi Energy
2018.10 - 2021.05
SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATE
General Board of Global ministries
2015.05 - 2018.08
Project management -
Lean Six Sigma
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Tallin University of Technology (Taltech)
Bachelor of Purchasing And Supply - Commerce
Bindura University of Science Education