Business Analytics, Systems and Process Optimization Specialist

Position Summary

This position shall be responsible for managing the necessary shared services and support to the Supply Chain Management (SCM) to ensure attainment of SCM and company objectives by:

• Providing the data, market and business analytics to assist
• Management in making better and more sound decisions;
• Developing standardized SCM policies and processes aligned with AP policies;
• Leading SCM process governance and optimization initiatives;
• Assisting in the monitoring of team performance, budget and development and execution of all training for the continuous improvement of SCM.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Conducts commodity/market and market analytics and research studies and collaborates closely with Strategic Sourcing Team to support the objectives of generating value in terms of savings and operational efficiency
• Ensures optimal value of the procurement database management system to SCM by: 1) Providing regular and bespoke SCM analytical reports to management; 2) Providing solutions to simple or complex informational requirements; 3) Ensuring on-line processes are aligned with Company policies and processes
• Assists in resolution of system issues (e.g. Maximo and Oracle)
• Provides inputs in supply chain risk analysis to ensure continuity of supply and other identified supply chain risks are mitigated
• Provides inputs on financial evaluation of bids and technical evaluation validation
• Monitors measurements against performance.
• Creates and monitors metrics for SCM BSC and ensures alignment with corporate objectives and business plans.
• Creates and monitors SCM Budget against Spend Responsible for reports generation to FOM, Regional Meeting, ROPSCOM, Townhall, Progress Report etc.
• Champions the formulation, development, and standardization of simple and fit for purpose policies, guidelines, standards and procedures across the BU
• Ensures that the SCM policies and guidelines, standards and procedures are current and all concerned are informed on any changes or development. Initiates periodic review of the policies and procedures.
• Ensures that any significant deviations from policies and guidelines, standards and procedures across the Facilities are promptly detected, reported and that appropriate corrective measures are implemented/proposed immediately.
• Drives closing of Audit reports relating to SCM processes
• Regularly communicates plans and progress to the whole SCM Sector to ensure alignment and influence adoption of cost reduction strategies
• Supports various SCM teams to attain their targets and objectives
• Process the Oracle and Maximo System Support tickets in the internal system and escalate tickets, if needed
• Initiates budget preparation and ensures proper and timely utilization of budget allocation
• Leads continuous improvement opportunities
• Initiates process simplification and process improvement programs to assure functional excellence
• Supports governance initiatives and manages stakeholder relationships:
• Manages the communication and implementation of initiatives with end-users and suppliers
• Prepares the annual training budget as input for Personnel Cost
• Deliver the relevant administrative, human resources and other support functions inherent and expected from a team leader
• Extend relevant support to other departments such as, but not limited to cascading and/or adopting initiatives, programs, projects and activities
• Conforms to the company's Quality, Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, and Information Security Management Systems policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines based on ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and ISO 27001 Standards
• Reports Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety, and Information Security events/incidents or potential events, or other security risks to the organization/ committees-in-charge
• Protects information assets from unauthorized access, disclosure, modification, destruction, or interference in accordance with ISMS policies. Maintains availability, confidentiality, and integrity of documents
• Performs other tasks and responsibilities that may be assigned

Qualifications

• Professional: At least 3-4 years experience in Supply Chain Analytics or related fields
• Must have experience and knowledge in Power BI
• Education Any 4-year engineering, business related or Behavioral Science course; Engineering or technical background is preferred