NORD Gear Corporation · 1 hour ago
Supply Chain Optimization Analyst
Waunakee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNORD Gear Corporation is seeking a Supply Chain Optimization Analyst to analyze, design, project manage, implement, and improve Supply Chain processes. The role involves leading a team and collaborating cross-functionally to optimize supply chain operations and performance.
Consumer ElectronicsElectronicsInformation TechnologyManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Noelle Baerwolf, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Lead the planning, project management, testing and implementation of optimized solutions
Be a champion for change in the organization
Implement standard and consistent processes across all Plants and in alignment with global guidelines
Develop RFP, obtain and review proposals/quotes and prepare project budgets
Lead the Analysis, Design and Implementation of Solutions to Optimize: Plant layouts and materials/inventory flow, Receiving, Warehousing and Logistics, Inventory storage and control, Picking/Packing/Shipping & Transportation, Distribution and global Supply Chain network, SAP Warehouse Management, Systems/equipment/automation
Create internal analysis tools
Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPI) using SAP reporting
Lead and develop a team of direct reports (Specialists, Coordinators, etc.), including all performance management, performance reviews and goal setting
Collaborate with Parent Company in Germany and act as a counterpart to the Global Supply Chain and Logistics teams in Germany
Support Management in operational, conceptional, strategic planning and presentation of concepts and solutions
Work cross-functionally with the Supply Chain department, Global Logistics Management team in Germany, Production Managers and Supervisors, ERP/WMS and IT teams, Industrial Engineering, and Facilities/Maintenance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics Management, Logistics Engineering, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
5+ years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment with Continuous Improvement approaches (Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc.)
Experience leading a team with direct reports
Project Management and RFP experience
Advanced experience with SAP (WMS, Manufacturing, Reporting) or similar
Advanced ability with MS Excel
Experience with AutoCAD or similar
Critical thinking and problem solving
Ability to lead other employees through changes
Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data and draw valid conclusions
Ability to think creatively and proactively propose solutions with attention to detail
Ability to effectively communicate issues and ideas with peers and with management
Ability to build effective working relationships throughout the organization
Ability to shape relationships with new and existing software and equipment suppliers
Ability to manage large multi-departmental projects
Ability to facilitate meetings with cross-functional teams
Ability to operate independently within a deadline driven environment
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to stand for up to 8 hours/day
Ability to travel domestically, and occasionally internationally, estimated up to 15%
Company
NORD Gear Corporation
NORD Gear Corporation, part of the NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Group, is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing geared motors, AC motors, industrial gear units, motor starters and frequency inverters for decentralized drive control.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase