Supply Chain - Lean Continuous Improvement Analyst

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As a Supply Chain Process Analyst , you are a key member of the supply chain planning team. This role leads and manages process improvement projects across business value streams, and contributes to cost saving and optimal process efficiency and accuracy.

This role requires excellent analytical and reporting skills to leverage Infor LN-generated reports, Excel-compiled data downloads, and Power BI platforms as examples.

This role reports to the Global Planning Manager.

In this role you will :

Lead weekly process improvement meetings,

Manage supply chain focused (P2P, Sourcing, and Logistics) improvement projects and foster cross-functional alignment,

Track cost-saving initiatives and reporting targeted activities to increase profit from global and cross-business streams,

Use Power BI and Tableau tools to compile data insights for transparency to drive decision-making,

Perform robust data analysis of inventory flow modeling and drive improvement projects across business functions and value streams.

Map material flow to drive calculations. Monitor and analyze the optimal stock level to meet inventory needs

Develop the means to measure process performance across the supply chain functions,

Help develop process improvement roadmaps

Forward systematically all relevant Supply Chain related project information (e.g., updated contractual conditions, Supplier Management data) to keep all project participants up to date.

Exhibits and fosters Valmet Culture :

• Behaviors : Respect, Focus, Initiative & Execution
• Leadership : Be bold, decisive, & courageous; Motivate and engage
• People Orientation : Empower & trust; Honesty, openness & collaboration

Expectations :

The incumbent must meet these requirements :

4-year college degree

5 years' experience in procurement / purchasing, logistics, supply chain or related field

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, focus on Excel

Strong communication and leadership skills

Experience in ERP report transactions

Occasional travel required

Preferred Knowledge / Skills, Education, and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in the supply chain, logistics, engineering or a similar field

Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Mid-Level Experience in Power BI and / or Tableau

Exposure to Info LN

Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Position is located in Houston, TX. Relocation will not be offered for candidates interested in this role.

We offer

We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting.

Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a company-funded registered pension plan.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check.

Additional Information

Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.

When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With more than 20,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation, and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries.

Our commitment to moving our customer’s performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how and above all, teamwork. Join the team!