Lead Supply Chain Analyst

Job title: Lead Supply Chain Analyst
Department: Supply Chain
Location: Delta Park Fareham Hampshire (Onsite)
Working Hours: Mon-Fri 37.5 hours per week

A brighter future awaits you

CooperVision is one of the worlds leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses with a presence in over 100 countries. Being part of CooperVision means helping improvethe way people see each day. Its more than makingcontact lenses its about giving lens wearers freedom andconfidence to move about their daily lives. Were all about bright futures for our people and those who wear our contact lenses.

Scope:

This role will be responsible for supporting the global supply chain management processes that are owned by the Global Supply organization. This person will provide reporting data analysis lead cross functional projects/teams and develop the global processes for CooperVision. The role works primarily with global departments including Global Supply Chain Operations and Commercial. This role covers the wider business and dependent management processes within the supply chain.

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for supporting the Senior Global Supply Managers (GSMs) in the end-to-end supply chain management for products to achieve the desired customer service levels. The supporting work will include data analysis project management and providing recommendations that support efficient processes and customer service level.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Owner of small product portfolio through the value stream.
• Managing new product introductions (NPI) and discontinuations and source of supply chain changes.
• Demand Management/Forecast AnalysisSupports the direction of the Sr Global Supply Manager in ensuring the planning system configuration is in line with the strategy defined for managing the products through the supply chain.
• Manages forecast differences planning factors and deep dive analysis.
• Provides project management support to the Sr Global Supply Managers for Life Cycle Management (LCM) programs.
• Independently leads cross-functional projects in support of improvement initiatives in supply chain.
• Data AnalysisSupports the data analysis of forecasts backorders inventory settings Service Levels project related needs and provides recommended actions including root cause analysis and value stream mapping.
• Assists with the planning and coordination of production activities between the packaging and manufacturing plans. This would include source of supply changes and product configuration changes (new items branding/private label changes package changes etc.
• Works with all operations relative to the management of their products. Assists mentors and supports regional planning teams to grow their capabilities and skills with constraint planning inventory rebalancing SKU mix and source of supply management. Influences or assists operations toward improvement.
• Shares experience and knowledge to drive collective Global Supply Chain capability.
• Adheres to corporate procedures policies documentation requirements and recommends/develops continuous improvement initiatives.
• Performs responsibilities as required by the Quality System and other duties as assigned or requested.
• Under direction of the Sr Global Supply Manager creates and reviews opportunities to standardize develop and mature key supply chain planning processes.
• Able to be the designate for the Sr. Global Supply Manager in interactions with Operations and Commercial team.
• Participate in the Long-Range Sales plan and annual planning budget process

Travel

• Travel outside of regular work location including international (15%)

Qualifications Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Well organized highly self-motivated able to work independently and as part of a global team.
• Ability to understand and analyse highly complex material.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly adaptable flexible and willing to accept new ideas processes and procedures.
• Project and Program management skills.
• Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with formal planning systems e.g. Logility or O9 preferred.
• Possesses skills to utilize the concept of continuous improvement change management and employee teams.
• Ability to work with a diverse workforce. Demonstrate poise under pressure able to deal with tense or high-pressure situations with even temperament and in a professional manner.
• Quickness of comprehension and aptitude for learning.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience within supply chain environment.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in item level planning roles like Supply Chain Planners Senior Planners Planning Analysts.
• Experience in a regulated industry (medical device or other) preferable.
• Experience working in a global organization Experience within supply chain environment preferably in a team lead role. Working knowledge of supply chain planning parameters.
• Experience in collaborating with key stakeholders E.G. supply chain manufacturing operations and commercial functions.
• Professional certification in APICS/ASCM CIPS Project Management preferred.

Education:

• Professional qualification/certification or bachelors degree in supply chain Business or equivalent required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

What we offer:

Youll receive competitive compensation and a fantastic benefits package including 25 days holiday pension scheme healthcare cover life assurance access to our Wellness Platform to support you in mental health and wellbeing a discounted contact lens scheme and much more!

We are committed to our employees personal and professional development and offer extensive training to support your career growth and help every individual to reach their full potential. To help us achieve our goals well give you everything you need to help you achieve yours.

We also provide access to LinkedIn Learning to help you develop in your career and grow with CooperVision

What you can expect:

As a CooperVision employee youll be welcomed into a diverse and progressive global business. We appreciate how important fostering an inclusive culture is and how different perspectives add value and contribute to our success.

If you like what you see take the first step towards your Brighter Future and apply today!All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal consideration and opportunities from CooperVision.

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