Supply Chain Network Planning Analyst

Bakelite Synthetics is charting the course as the next-generation chemical company. With our global presence and rich history dating back to 1907, we are deeply rooted in the boundless possibilities of science and curiosity.
 

Today, from trains and planes to everyday household items, our products are almost always within a few feet.   We are continuously innovating thousands of products around the world while committing to sustainability and environmental protection. We are looking for talented and passionate people to help us create that future and the products that will continue to change the world. If you are someone who is curious, creative, and driven to make a difference, then you should consider joining our team.  
 

As a valued member of the Bakelite team, you will:

• Work on cutting-edge projects that are making a real impact on the world
• Collaborate with a team of talented and passionate people
• Learn and grow in a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Put your unique fingerprint on our growing organization
• Make a difference in the world by helping create sustainable products

If you are ready to join a company that is changing the world, then we encourage you to apply today. We can’t wait to see what you can do!

Summary

The Supply Chain Network Planning Analyst is a key position within our supply chain organization. The ideal candidate will be proactive, a self-starter with analytical skills.

The individual in this role will design, implement, and maintain analytics, and develop reports to drive end-to-end supply chain initiatives and strategic scenarios based on the North American sites capacity utilization. This role is a highly interactive one, partnering with other business analysts, supply chain managers, commercial, procurement, finance, logistics, manufacturing and operations’ teams.

Essential Functions

• Work with supply chain team to gather data requirements and conduct analysis with the goal of improving the organization's supply chain operations.
• Accountable for tracking, analysis, and distribution of supply chain Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) including customer service KPI’s (On-time delivery performance), etc.
• Ownership of freight cost analysis to track how much freight we are charging and recovering from our customers on a monthly basis.
• Lead a Network Capacity Planning analysis and utilize analytical skills for building and maintaining supply models by working closely with the Operations, Finance and supply chain teams for developing what-if scenarios and cost-benefit analysis which will help to create backup plans and make optimal decisions quickly.
• Develop Market Analysis for target products and customers.
• Support Strategic Initiatives with cost/benefit analysis for CAPEX investment in our current Facilities for new business opportunities.
• Assist in developing analytics / reports for supply/demand/inventory balancing processes, supply chain optimization techniques and statistical approaches in supply chain strategy.
• Seek innovation in reporting and analysis tools to better assist the supply chain team and the business with the information needed.
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain/Business and IT/BI teams to improve self-serve reporting capabilities, and to identify and remedy system issues.
• Identify underperforming areas in the supply chain and may suggest improvements to profitably meet customers' needs.

Competencies

Transformational Leadership

• Drives change.
• Engages cross-functional coalitions to implement change.

Thought Leadership

• Consistently adding value with your thinking.
• Demonstrates big picture thinking.

Business results oriented

• Customer-focused value creation.
• Consistently delivering result.
• Exceeds expectations.
• Strong on individual accountability.

Trust & Teamwork

• Takes the time to listen for understanding and asks questions to clarify.
• Uses communication skills that enhance teamwork (listens, is open, is honest, timely, and direct).
• Encourages others to listen using active listening skills.
• Works well with other departments, functions, regions and cultures.

Talks Straight

• Communicates directly, honestly, respectfully and in a timely manner to resolve conflict.
• Uses simple language that is clear and to the point.
• Is able to clearly define reality, even if it is controversial.

Functional Competencies

• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain concepts such as MRP, forecasting, logistics, etc.
• Should have strong and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, international multicultural environment.
• Must have excellent Microsoft Excel Skills.
• Prior experience with SAP is a plus.
• Prior experience with demand/supply/schedule planning software is a plus.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in business or engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years of supply chain management or analytics experience.
• Strong analytical skills for complex problem solving.
• Focus on supply chain management or Industrial Engineering or similar discipline is preferred.
• Prior Experience in Chemical Industry Supply Chain or Operations.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables, v-lookups).
• APICS or similar Supply Chain Certification is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of databases, query/reporting and SQL is a plus.
• Ability to articulate technical topics to non-technical audiences and build and maintain positive relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with exceptional influencing and written communication skills.

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law. 

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years or age, willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies. Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. This company participates in E-Verify.  For additional details, click HERE.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have satisfactory work performance. Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to an employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.