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Sr. Supply Chain Solutions Analyst, Continuous Improvement

The Sr. Supply Chain Solutions Analyst, Continuous Improvement will develop, execute, monitor, and report the progress of continuous improvement projects set forth by the Supply Chain Solutions Group. The Sr. SCSA Analyst will be responsible for developing and executing the entire project management spectrum from requirements gathering and planning through execution and signoff. They will develop their own project management, communication, and CI skills, while building Supply Chain business acumen. They will map processes, analyze work and information flows for standardization, automation and optimization opportunities, and analyze data to determine efficacy and control of CI projects, always seeking the most optimal solution. They will be the primary process engineers for Supply Chain Solutions processes, improvement projects, and technologies. The Sr. SCSA requests predictive, prescriptive analysis from SC Business Intelligence, perform experiments (full projects) for SCBI and feeds SCBI the resultant data to BI for analysis.

Essential Functions

Understands opportunities for business process improvement, and seeks to learn and document underlying and existing business processes.Develops Business Requirements and Product Requirements documents for Technology improvements.Develops User Acceptance Test criteria and tests new functionality before it is deployed to production environments.Participates in software design discussions aimed at identifying the best solution to address business needs.Documents and monitors business processes, business rules, metrics and standard operating procedures of improvement initiatives and Supply Chain.Analyzes different solutions for ROI, CBA, and feasibility to determine best solution.Establishes methods and coordinates implementation of new processes and technology throughout the Supply Chain department.Executes other projects and tasks as identified and assigned.Executes solutions to be simple, yet impactful and provide results that are tangible and measurable.Ensure seamless transition of business process during change management.Manage several projects with shifting priorities and timeframes Stays current on emerging tools, techniques and technologies that can support process improvement.Plans and implements projectsHelps define project scope, goals and deliverablesTracks deliverablesPresents to stakeholders reports on progress as well as problems and solutionsImplements and manages change when necessary to meet project outputsEvaluates and assesses results of projectsConstantly drives process improvement by leveraging out-of-the-box thinking & exploring creative avenues.   Performs ad hoc tasks as delegated by managementRecords and reports actions taken throughout many departmental processes, for the purpose of analysis support and SOP generationMonitors and follows up on actions required from external parties for existing improvement projects.Designs, illustrates, and publishes flow charts, decision trees, SOPs, charts, calendars and multiple other visualizations in support of documentation, project management and communicationPromotes and develops a continuous improvement culture across the departmentPlease note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:2 Years  – Supply Chain, IT, Engineering or similar2 Years  – Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Presentation Architecture and/or Statistics2 Years  – Business Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Business Process Engineering *experience may include a combination of work experience and educationPreferred Qualifications:4 Years – Supply Chain, IT, Engineering or similar4 Years  – Data Analysis, Data Science, Data Presentation Architecture and/or Statistics    4 Years  – Business Process Improvement4 Years  – Manufacturing Supply Chain Experience4 Years  – Supply Chain in a large, multiple data source environment

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

Project ManagementSupply Chain Engineering and data analysisStrong business acumen, coupled with the ability to communicate findings to both business and IT leaders in a way that can influence how an organization approaches a business challengeStrong working knowledge of Supply Chain and ERP software such as Oracle EBS, OTM and EDI.Ability to model and Supply Chain problems using Excel and other systems, and recommend solutionsHands-on experience of using MS ExcelKnowledge of Visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI is a plusAdaptability – Does not require a rigid framework to operate successfully in; is able to improvise both process and technologically to affect the desired outcome; Can clearly explain logical reasons for improvisation.Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work under pressure, think analytically and communicate effectively.Planning/Organizing - uses time efficiently; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks optimallyDetail oriented and accurate - minimizes mistakes, follows every step in a process and follows through with all tasks. Double checks work for accuracyOral Communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates presentation skills Team Work - balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives. Works well across levels and departments.   Written Communication - writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information from a variety of levels and technical proficiencies Time & Project Management - Comfortable working within tight and changing deadlines; able to work independently. Oriented towards a deadline completion mindset – puts in the required extra effort to prevent delaysCoachability – Has the ability to explicitly and thoroughly follow directions, asks questions to make sure directions are clear.

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

Lead Like an OwnerMakes safety the number one priorityKeeps alert for safety issues and escalates immediatelyEffectively prioritizes tasks based on department goalsShows respect to others and confronts interpersonal issues directlyPrioritizes resolution of customer issues effectivelyResponds promptly and honors commitments to internal and external customersInnovACTMakes recommendations to continuously improve policies, methods, procedures, and/or productsDemonstrates adaptability by reacting appropriately to unexpected changes in situations or circumstancesIncreases performance through greater efficiencyFind a WaySeeks to develop technical knowledge through learning from other expertsUnderstands interdepartmental impact of individual decisions and actionsSeeks solutions rather than placing blameEmpowered to be GreatConsistently looks for ways to improve one’s self through growth and development opportunitiesCommunicates clearly and promptly up, down, and acrossCommunicates effectively to manage expectations

Education

Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or Economics.Preferred: Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or MBA.

Certification/License:

Required:           N/APreferred:          APICS CPIM/CSCP, PM

Foreign Language

Required:           None RequiredPreferred:          None Required

Typical Compensation Range

Pay Rate Type: Salary

$96,309.20 - $139,648.35 / Yearly

Benefits

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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