Job Overview

This role will focus on talent development, skills management, and continuous improvement within our supply chain organization. The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate or early career professional with a passion for supply chain management and a keen interest in developing talent and skills frameworks.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accelerate the Fellow Program in SC Planning

• Assist in identifying and nurturing talent within the supply chain team
• Collaborate with HR to develop and implement talent retention strategies
• Support mentorship and knowledge-sharing initiatives

2. Skill Matrix and Job Framework

• Help develop and maintain a comprehensive skill matrix for supply chain roles
• Assist in defining standard roles and responsibilities across the supply chain function
• Support the creation and updating of job descriptions and competency frameworks

3. Skill Assessment

• Conduct skill gap analyses to identify strengths and weaknesses among teams
• Assist in developing assessment tools and methodologies
• Analyze assessment results and provide insights to management

4. Development

• Contribute to the creation of individual and team training plans
• Assist in identifying relevant training resources and programs
• Track and report on training effectiveness and completion rates

5. Competency

• Help ensure high-quality experiences for team members through competency-based development
• Assist in aligning competencies with business objectives and industry standards
• Support the implementation of competency-based performance evaluations

6. Talent Heatmap

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a talent heatmap
• Assist in identifying top performers across different supply chain functions
• Support succession planning initiatives by providing data-driven insights

Qualifications:

Educational Degree

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Professional Experience

• 2 years of experience in supply chain or a related field (internships and co-op experiences are valuable)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Keen interest in talent development and skills management
• Familiarity with supply chain processes and terminology
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Knowledge of HR information systems or talent management software
• Understanding of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking and data interpretation
• Project management and organization
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Adaptability and willingness to learn
• Creativity and innovation in problem-solving

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field or local equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible professional level experience

Competencies