Supply Chain Optimization Specialist

Job description

IBM Global Business Services (GBS) is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants enabling enterprises to make smarter decisions and providing unparalleled client and consumer experiences in cognitive, data analytics, cloud technology and mobile app development. With global reach, outcome-focused methodologies and deep industry expertise, IBM GBS empowers clients to digitally reinvent their business and get the competitive edge in the cognitive era in over 170 countries.

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The Public Service Sector consulting practice is a trusted advisor to federal, state and local governments, partnering to meet challenges and responding quickly to citizen demands, business needs, new economic conditions, and changing legislative priorities and policies.

The Supply Chain Optimization Specialist will be responsible to provide optimization and analytical support for supply chain technical assistance programs with PSM-supported countries in the areas of supply chain network design, inventory management, routing optimization, etc. The candidate should possess prior supply chain optimization experience and capability to perform modeling and data analysis leveraging commercial and open source tools. The candidate should also have experience working in the international develop community and have an understanding of the supply chain challenges facing under developed countries specifically in the African region.

The Public Service Sector consulting practice is a trusted advisor to federal, state and local governments, partnering to meet challenges and responding quickly to citizen demands, business needs, new economic conditions, and changing legislative priorities and policies.

BENEFITS

Health Insurance. Paid time off. Corporate Holidays. Sick leave. Family planning. Financial Guidance. Competitive 401K. Training and Learning. We continue to expand our benefits and programs, offering some of the best support, guidance and coverage for a diverse employee population.

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CAREER GROWTH

Our goal is to be essential to the world, which starts with our people. Company wide we kicked off an internal talent strategy program called Go Organic. At our core, we are committed to believing and investing in our workforce through:

· Skill development: helping our employees grow their foundational skills

· Finding the dream job at IBM: navigating our company with the potential for many careers by channeling an employee's strengths and career aspirations

· Diversity of people: Diversity of thought driving collective innovation

In 2015, Go Organic filled approximately 50% of our open positions with internal talent that were promoted into the role.

CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP

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Auto req ID

105811BR
Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )

Strategy Consultant
State / Province

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Primary job category

Consultant
Contract type

Regular
Employment Type

Full-Time
ERBP

Yes
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?

No
Travel Required

Up to 75% or 4 days a week (home on weekends - based on project requirements)
IBM Business Group

GBS
Preferred Education

Master's Degree
City / Township / Village

WASHINGTON
EO Statement

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise

·  3 years Supply Chain Management experience
·  2 years hands on experience with supply chain optimization software packages
·  1 years experience working in the international development environment
·  3 years of experience conducting supply chain assessments identifying key strategies for improvement initiatives
Skill-keywords

Supply Chain
Country

United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience

·  3 years experience with GIS Tools (ArcGIS, open source GIS tools, etc.)
·  Understanding of IBM's Decision Optimization Center (Previously iLog) and other industry leading optimization software packages
·  Understanding of IBM's Commerce Suite of software products
Secondary Job Category

Strategy Consultant
Eligibility Requirements

·  None
Position Type

Professional
Early Professional Track

Not Applicable - Professional Hire
New Collar Role

No