Supply Chain Analyst

Job description

Solvay Composite Materials combines 50 years of technology heritage to bring a comprehensive product portfolio, expertise in material design, and extensive process engineering solutions to our customers. As the partner of choice for advanced materials development, we deliver optimal material solutions to address our customers' most challenging demands for new high-performance materials to improve durability and production, while offering weight savings for the end application.

Responsible for supporting the Global Supply Chain organization with data collection, analysis and reporting. Key team member supporting the day-to-day operation of the supply chain as well as key projects within the various supply chain functions. Share knowledge and learnings from data and metrics to support cross functional and cross site improvement projects. Requires significant interaction with cross-functional groups and disciplines within the organization and the need for excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.

The growth at Solvay depends on solid / sustainable supply chain processes, including the areas of customer service, production planning (including finished goods and raw material planning), procurement and logistics. A strong order fulfillment strategy including actions / projects to drive the necessary improvement across the business is critical to delivering the business objectives. This new role will focus on analytic support for these efforts and developing new metrics and dashboards to enhance performance visibility across the business. Analytical, Excel/Access, SAP knowledge and process improvement skills are key requirements for this position.

Our Supply Chain metrics and analytics must include an understanding of customer (Voice of the Customer) and business needs; how are we positioned to meet the needs, and where are the key gaps/areas of focus. The scope of the role includes all Supply Chain functions (Planning, Procurement, Logistics & Customer Service) and spans all manufacturing facilities across 3 continents. Responsible for developing and reporting key metrics on a monthly basis. Responsible for analyzing metrics and performance to give guidance to business leaders on key insights and any gaps in performance that need to be addressed.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Required Experience:

·  BS degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain related. An MBA and APICS certification is preferred.
·  Strong analytical skills. Prefer statistical analysis training/experience. Six Sigma Black Belt a plus.
·  Understanding of end to end supply chain processes.
·  Ability to work cross functionally and closely with customers
·  Able to communicate effectively.
·  Able to research and manage data/information.
·  Able to solve problems and follow instructions and procedures.
·  Excellent organizational skills.
·  Strategic and tactical thinker able to drive concept and theory to reality.
·  Strong analysis and decision making.
·  Ability to define and manage change to meet business objectives.
·  Solid computer skills. Experienced in the use of SAP (APO and ECC modules). Must be competent in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
·  Multi functional experience (Ops, Sales or other helpful)
·  Ability to define and manage change to meet business objectives
·  Solid computer skills. Experienced in the use of SAP (APO and ECC modules). Must be competent in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
·  Multi functional experience such as operations or sales desired

Specific Skills Preferred:

·  Customer focus: Demonstrates service oriented attitude under all situations.
·  Communication: Demonstrates maturity in dealing with conflict etc.; strong communication skills including listening, verbal and written. Solid presentation skills required.
·  Leadership, coaching and teamwork: Develops close working relationship within their cross-functional teams; ensures efficiency and alignment cross functionally to drive needed change.
·  Process oriented: Recognizes importance and drives process compliance linked to sound understanding of all aspects of order fulfillment process.
·  Adaptability: Flexible, adjust readily to new situations while effectively dealing with ambiguity, stress and uncertainty. Able to leverage plant familiarity in developing solutions to complex issues.
·  Knowledge of HR products, policies and programs. Knowledge of safety, health and environmental and other regulatory/compliance requirements appropriate to related function.

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