Description
We are seeking a Manufacturing Operations Analyst to lead a broad range of complex supply chain processes, including inventory analysis and planning, demand planning, import/export operations, and sales and operations planning (SOP).
Responsibilities:
- Lead cross-functional teams to prioritize backlog and partner with global business units and supply bases to generate and deliver demand signals.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and develop recommendations for management.
- Independently execute complex demand and supply matching activities, connecting planning to execution, and identifying issues and their impact.
- Define and review performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement actions to address.
- Contribute to priority projects by adding creative insights and developing recommendations.
- Mentor junior-level staff and establish guidelines for mentorship programs.
- Lead and manage a Regulatory Trade Compliance program.
Education and Experience Required:
- First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree preferred.
- Typically 4-6 years of experience in a supply chain function.
- Experience in more than one supply chain function.
- Broker's license and/or 4-6 years of experience in a customs/global trade function.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Excellent understanding of supply chain processes (plan, source, make deliver).
- Identifies cutting edge analytical tools, models and methods for making key business decisions.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills; mastery in English and local language.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of how to analyze business problems using Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), statistical analysis, and financial modeling.
- Very Strong project management skills, with capability to manage cross functional teams in multiple geographies.
- Strong business acumen and technical knowledge within area of responsibility.
- Excellent understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), ATP and master scheduling.
- Excellent understanding of national and international trade requirements to align customs/trade function with business objectives.