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
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)
What your background should look like: WHAT WE NEED: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field. 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. 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 to 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. Extensive spreadsheet analysis and strong mathematical abilities. Must be detail-oriented and able to communicate with cross-functional teams. Able and willing to work necessary hours to meet all project deadlines, and travel when necessary. Competencies Values: Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion, Innovation, Teamwork