Job Overview

Provide Analytics & Business Intelligence for Global Freight, Duty, and Inventory. Partner with regional Supply Chain Managers to identify opportunities and drive cost improvement / optimize logistics network. Partner with Finance to ensure all headwinds, tailwinds, and strategic project savings are incorporated in the financial forecast.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain & report KPIs related to Freight, Duty, Warehousing, and Inventory to drive stakeholder engagement & action.
• Act as a liaison between regional supply chain leaders, Global Logistics, and Finance to collect known headwinds, tailwinds, and cost reduction projects for inclusion in the quarterly consensus forecast
• Track attainment to forecast every month, including Pareto analysis of any misses & gap closure plan
• Challenge existing targets & identify opportunities for further improvements by partnering with the Global Logistics & Global Trade Services organizations
• Drive adherence & standardization in the Premium Freight approval workflow, including training, specific guidelines for customer liability, and data input and reconciliation at the regional level
• Identify and lead a project(s) that directly contributes to freight and/or duty cost reduction
• Develop guidelines for inventory stocking strategy (Make-To-Stock / Make-To-Order), Safety Stock, Lot Sizes
• Collaborate with the Master Data team to review and maintain system parameters in accordance with the latter.
• Lead Slow-Moving / Obsolete inventory cadence & drive actions to completion, including End-of-Life procedure
• Integrate with Corporate initiatives for inventory optimization (ABC/FMR, Healthy Stock methodology)
• Create innovation and digitize reports for better data presentation and action determination.

Job Qualifications:

Educational Degree:

• Degree /Diploma in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent

Professional Experience (years in what processes and functions):

• Proven experience of 5+ years in master data management, data governance, or a related field, preferably in a supply chain planning environment.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain planning processes, including demand planning, inventory management, and production planning
• Proficiency in utilizing master data management tools and systems (e.g., SAP MDG, Informatica MDM, etc.).
• Solid understanding of data governance principles, data quality management, and data lifecycle management.

Special Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience with data analysis and reporting, using tools such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail. Need to be detail-oriented and able to communicate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a track record of successfully leading and executing data-related projects.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

Expected and desired Behaviour:

• Able and willing to work necessary hours to meet all project deadlines, travel when necessary.
• Able to modify working hours to accommodate global time zones.
• Develop mutually beneficial, respectful, and effective relationships with peers to ensure seamless coordination between departments, maximize synergy, and maintain a shared vision, strategy, and focus.

What your background should look like

Generally requires Bachelors degree in appropriate field with a minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional level experience; Masters degree or higher or local equivalent may be preferred at this level

Competencies