Business Process Expert, Inventory Optimization

Center of Excellence Inventory Optimization

This is a pivotal role within the Engineered Materials supply chain Process, System & Governance team. This role requires strong subject matter expertise of Inventory planning process & Multi-Echelon IO Model, understanding SIOP ( Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) process, hand-on experience of working with SAP IBP Inventory Optimization solution (tech savviness) along with strong analytical and communication skills. Should have fundamental supply chain and business acumen.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities of BPE Inventory Planning:

Owns process blueprint (from conception to operationalization) along with the technology platform (SAP IBP Inventory Optimization).

Own and drive establishment of the IBP Inventory optimization solution with the run organization.

Owns integration of Inventory planning inputs (SAP S4. IBP DP) and output (ESP Blue Yonder and SAP S4) along with cross-functional discussion with Demand & Supply BPE.

Ensure key enablers are Fit-for-Purpose for the end users to work with IBP Inventory optimization solution.

Assesses and vets out requests from the business vs. integrity of process and system.

Maintenance of Business Activities (Team Check Ins, IT counterpart, vendor etc.), liaison between IT and end user.

Owns enterprise and process improvement projects for functional domain.

Ensures functional input to develop documentation / training materials are provided.

Manages continuous improvement for relevant software solutions & platforms.

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain or Engineering Disciplines e.g. industrial engineering is required.

APICS Certification (CPIM, CSCP) is highly desirable.

5-10 years of Supply Chain or Sales & Operations Planning experience is required with focus on Inventory planning.

Hand-on experience on SAP IBP Inventory optimization Multi-echelon model (Inputs, Outputs, Drivers impacting Safety Stock).

Regular Full-Time