Operations Support Specialist
Core
Manages supply chain processes including inventory analysis, order fulfillment, import/export operations, and shipping while contributing to demand planning and backlog management.
Role type
Operations Support Specialist
Builds
Supply chain processes and demand planning outcomes
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Inventory Management, Data Analysis, Enterprise Resource Planning, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Materials Management, Production Planning, Warehousing, SAP Applications, Finance acumen
Preferred skills
Lean Manufacturing, Automation, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Procurement, Purchasing
Technologies
SAP, IT systems
Responsibilities
Manages supply chain processes such as inventory analysis, order fulfillment, import/export operations, and shipping; Produces reports using IT systems and analyzes data to develop trends for supply and demand activities; Leads the analysis conducted for backlog management; Gathers demand data from country, region, and account managers to contribute to demand planning; Collaborates with regional and global business unit planning teams to maintain and enhance current business processes; Drives business outcomes and operational excellence based on the continuous review of current processes; Drives the review of performance metrics on a regular basis, identifying opportunities for improvement; Communicates requirements and guidelines to the regional and global business unit planning teams; Provides training or general direction for junior staff members.