This role will support Lubricants Americas in delivering its growth ambitions.
As part of the Lubricants Americas Supply Chain Optimization and Projects organization, this team will drive world class Sales and Operations Planning for North and South America lubricant supply chain network across multiple sales channels (B2B, B2C, Indirect, Retail, GKAs, etc.). The broad product portfolio includes fast-moving consumer goods, products exclusively developed for key customers, and specialty products with niche applications.
What’s the role
We are looking for an experienced Supply Chain Network Optimization Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing and optimizing our supply chain network to ensure that our organization operates efficiently and cost-effectively. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience in supply chain optimization and will have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Analyze supply chain network data (from raw material procurement to production to route to market) to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement
- Develop and implement optimization strategies to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce costs
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including logistics, procurement, and production, to ensure optimal supply chain operations
- Use Coupa Soft (LlamaSoft/Supply Chain guru) and other tools to conduct scenario analysis to optimize the supply chain network reducing total landed cost
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure that supply chain goals and customer satisfaction levels are met
- Provide guidance and support to analysts and team members
What we need from you
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience in supply chain optimization, preferably in a manufacturing or logistics environment (in FMCG environment)
- Proficiency in supply chain modeling tools and software (LlamaSoft/CoupaSoft or others)
- Experience with data analysis and visualization tools such as Tableau, Excel, PowerBI, Spotfire, Alteryx
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Prior Lubricants experience is a plus.
Additional Information:
Night shift; to align with US Calendar and working hours