Supply Chain Analyst

*Remote until COVID restrictions are lifted***

The ideal candidate is highly motivated, with a passion for modeling, analytics, and technology. The successful candidate will be given opportunities to apply their expertise to enhance the way data is used to inform and make decisions

Job Details:

• * Under minimal supervision, coordinate and manage launch and life-cycle plans according to the commercial strategy for assigned programs for Latin America region
• * Communicate across a wide range of staff levels (Up and Down)
• * Develop effective relationships with cross functional teams to ensure continuous supply and launches of new products
• * Convey the regional and global aspects into actionable plans at the country level for launches
• * Create and provide multiple scenarios based on various combinations of inputs and variables, as required
• * Development and coordination of launch plans (pre-filing, pre-launch, launch, and post launch)
• * Develop strategy with cross functional teams (global, regional & country) and determine the optimal plan to ensure uninterrupted supply in alignment with the country’s approval and requirement
• * Actively participate in planning meetings (as required) to ensure that project needs, priorities, and timing are understood and met
• * Serve as the primary liaison representing the country and region with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Corporate & Local Planning, and Product Delivery Teams and Operations to ensure coordination of all activities necessary to fulfill the launch and supply plan
• * Lead meetings with key stakeholder and be able to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• * Maintains the project roadmap and associated templates and standards
• * Supports ongoing Operational Excellence initiatives for implementation
• * Ensures timely implementation of Key initiatives for the region
• * Ownership of monthly reporting dashboards with the task related to their role
• * Provides support to other Americas Supply Chain functions upon request
• * Manage portfolio & projects assigned
• * Creating striking visualizations to aid in data interpretation and usage.

Preferred Qualification:

• * Supply Chain Operational Excellence experience
• * Supports the Life Cycle Management team in specific projects
• * Executes value stream mapping for the different affiliates and distributors across the region
• * Supports and performs specific analysis related to OE projects (e.g. benefits/ risks) and informs stakeholders and communicates requirements
• * Ensures implementation of assigned OE initiatives defining a carry out plan
• * Creates and maintains an OE database/system and related project administration
• * Presents information, analytics and recommendations to management and stakeholders
• * Seek and advice for solutions to problems during project management execution
• * Specialized knowledge within Supply Chain area
• * Deepens knowledge through exposure and continuous learning
• * Knowledge of related regulatory/industry considerations and compliance issues
• * Experience working with large data sets, data mining, and machine learning tools
• * Ability to restructure, pivot, and reform data based on current needs
• * Experience processing, filtering, cleaning, and standardizing large datasets

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of directly related experience
• Distribution/Supply Chain/Marketing is preferred
• Flexibility to work remote and/or sit onsite (M-F) as deemed by management
• High competence in lean manufacturing/six sigma concept/methodology, tools and analysis
• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Lean systems training and experience
• 3+ years experience in Project Management
• Fluent English (oral and written)
• Computer skills (office environment), especially PowerPoint, Excel and Word
• Knowledge of analyses and reporting techniques
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with data visualization tools

Preferred Requirements:

• Computer skills: MS Office (Excel, Power Point Project), MS Visio, MS Teams, SmartSheet, Miro
• Multilingual preferred, Spanish and Portuguese is a plus
• System knowledge; Tableau, Document Management Systems, SAP, Rapid Response
• Project Management experience

Must Have Skill Sets:

• Manages Operational Excellence (OE) Initiatives ensuring timely implementation within the Americas Supply Chain organization and ensuring alignment within the region
• Manages tools and techniques of project management
• Projects and continuous improvement ownership of OE related metrics and projects in Americas SC region
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and priorities simultaneously
• Able to work autonomously, under pressure & in teams

Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:

• Manages tools and techniques of project management
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and priorities simultaneously
• Data management experience required
• Smart sheets user and owner experience

Employee Value Proposition:

The person in this role will work on an international team and gain experience working with teams internationally. They will also gain experience managing launches in other countries

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $42.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Thousand Oaks, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel/Smartsheet: 1 year (Preferred)
• Project Management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Supply chain: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location