Supply Chain Optimization Analyst Job Waunakee area,Wisconsin USA,Engineering

The Supply Chain Optimization Analyst analyzes, designs, project manages, implements and improves Supply Chain processes and layouts in accordance with the Company’s safety, cost, quality and delivery standards. The position oversees a team of direct reports, including Specialists and/or Coordinators.

Project Planning, Management and Execution

Lead the planning, project management, testing and implementation of optimized solutions
Be a champion for change in the organization
Implement standard and consistent processes across all Plants and in alignment with global guidelines
Develop RFP, obtain and review proposals/quotes and prepare project budgets

Continuous Process Improvement

Lead the Analysis, Design and Implementation of Solutions to Optimize:

Plant layouts and materials/inventory flow
Receiving
Warehousing and Logistics
Inventory storage and control
Picking/Packing/Shipping & Transportation
Distribution and global Supply Chain network
SAP Warehouse Management
Systems/equipment/automation

Performance Monitoring

Create internal analysis tools
Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPI) using SAP reporting

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Lead and develop a team of direct reports (Specialists, Coordinators, etc.), including all performance management, performance reviews and goal setting
Collaborate with Parent Company in Germany and act as a counterpart to the Global Supply Chain and Logistics teams in Germany
Support Management in operational, conceptional, strategic planning and presentation of concepts and solutions
Work cross-functionally with the Supply Chain department, Global Logistics Management team in Germany, Production Managers and Supervisors, ERP/WMS and IT teams, Industrial Engineering, and Facilities/Maintenance

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Logistics Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent

Experience:

5+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment with Continuous Improvement approaches (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc.)
Experience leading a team with direct reports
Project Management and RFP experience
Advanced experience with SAP (WMS, Manufacturing, Reporting) or similar
Advanced ability with MS Excel
Experience with AutoCAD or similar

Skills and Key Attributes:

Critical thinking and problem solving
Ability to lead other employees through changes
Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data and draw valid conclusions
Ability to think creatively and proactively propose solutions with attention to detail
Ability to effectively communicate issues and ideas with peers and with management
Ability to build effective working relationships throughout the organization
Ability to shape relationships with new and existing software and equipment suppliers
Ability to manage large multi-departmental projects
Ability to facilitate meetings with cross-functional teams
Ability to operate independently within a deadline driven environment

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand for up to 8 hours/day.

Travel:

Ability to travel domestically, and occasionally internationally, estimated up to 15%

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