Supply Chain Initiatives Advisor

Supply Chain Initiatives Advisor Job Group Capability Supply Chain Job Group Supply Chain Operations & Logistics What you will do Role Responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, managing, and optimizing assigned change initiatives initiated by, or with impact to, Supply Chain including from raw material sourcing to last mile deliveries Close coordination with Marketing, Sales, Other Supply Chain teams, Manufacturing, and raw material sourcing to assess and execute change initiatives Establish and manage Product Offer Management project timelines and expectations; optimize sourcing for new and existing products, packages, and customers Ensure that all assigned projects are implemented in a timely and effective manner with cross-functional alignment 1 - Coordinate, communicate, align Lead and coordinate supply chain activities for cross-functional projects to drive product/customer changes, enhance supply chain capabilities/efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels while ensuring alignment with supply chain/business objectives and compliance standards Coordinate and support the planning, execution, and monitoring of supply chain initiatives aimed at process improvement, cost reduction, and operational excellence Support and drive supply chain improvement projects, initiatives, and best practices across production, logistics, procurement, and inventory management Collaborate with procurement, logistics, production, and inventory teams to identify opportunities for efficiency gains and implement best practices Facilitate communication and collaboration between internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure smooth execution of supply chain projects 2 - Execute change projects Assist in the development and rollout of supply chain policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain operations and report oninitiative progress and outcomes. Support inventory management activities including demand forecasting, stock leveloptimization, and warehouse operations improvements. Assist with training and capacity-building efforts to ensure supply chain staff are equippedto meet evolving operational demands. Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and donor or customerrequirements as applicable. Monitor and report on supply chain performanceand project status Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations Research (or related fields such as Applied Mathematics/Statistics) 5+ years relevant work experience in supply chain network Experience supporting supply chain activities for large scale operations preferred (particularly in Oil & Gas and FMCG) Understand Supply Chain Fundamentals and Supply & Demand Principles Project Management experience Experience with ERP and/or Supply Chain Planning Systems required Strong command of written and spoken English Proficiency with MS Excel and extraction of information from ERP systems (such as SAP or Oracle) is critical Prociency with advanced analytics tools required (Tableau or PowerBI for visualization) Function effectively in a team environment, including virtual environments is critical Strong background in statistics and/or analytics Strong judgment, including ability to make quality decisions Strong persuasion / communication skills / influence without direct authority Experience in supply planning roles in Chemical, FMCG, CPG, Manufacturing, E -Commerce preferred Experienced in Finished lubricants production/manufacturing process preferred (particularly in Oil & Gas and lubricants) Experience in project management and complex coordination Experience in change management for large scale supply chain Experience in conducting analyses and providing data driven recommendations for S&OP processes Experience in network, product flow optimization, deployment/replenishment planning for large scale supply chain (particularly Oil & Gas/FMCG/CPG) Experience with supply and/or production planning processes for either inbound materials or finished products Experienced in conducting analyses and providing recommendations for supply planning problems using SAP IBP/APO, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis Tableau and/or Power Bl for visualization Power Query, Excel Knowledge of R and/or Python for scripting is preferred Demonstrated project management and coordination skills Proven self-starter with strong collaboration and influence management skills; able to work effectively with all levels of the organization Strong performer with ability to prioritize work strategically and independently while also functioning well within a global, virtual team Effectively interface with internal functions and external parties Ability to work independently and without direct supervision Customer oriented mindset and focus Experienced in supplier management or with lubricant manufacturing background Strong project management skills Strong analytical and problem solving skills, including conceptual capabilities Strong and effective interpersonal skills Functional Skills Development Profitability AssessmentInvestment Decision & Trade-off AnalysisSupply Chain Nework Design & Optimization Experience Level Mid Level