Analyst - Supply Chain

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Position Description:

The Elanco global Supply Chain Analyst - Reporting serves as the subject matter expert for Elanco global supply chain reporting, including tools, global reports, data repositories, and dashboards. The role requires the ability to translate requests for supply chain information to specific methods of getting the information in a user-friendly manner (global reports, dashboards, etc.).  Additional responsibilities include providing education, training and consulting support to all Elanco Supply Chain users, including manufacturing sites, EEM organizations, and the Elanco Global Supply Chain organization.

The role requires working in cooperation with Global Supply Chain group to coordinate and communicate all global business process changes relating to reporting; the purpose of the change, impact, changes in documentation and education and training materials to impacted locations and users. The role requires a strong understanding of supply chain metrics and how to manage them with the various tools, dashboards, etc.

The job holder is able to apply deep technical understanding of the available reporting solutions to meet the information needs of the business and is able to influence across functions and geographies and at multiple levels within the organization.

Functions, Duties, Tasks:

Process Ownership

·       Ensure supply chain reporting solutions are well understood and are being implemented effectively and efficiently across all Elanco sites, EEM organizations, and within the Elanco Global Supply Chain organization.

·       Consult with supply chain information consumers where expertise is needed.

·       Be recognized and sought out as a subject-matter-expert in all supply chain reporting solutions and CORRS metrics.

·       Participate in projects when supply chain reporting expertise is required.

·       Assure compliance / partnership with COE/IT ownership – SOP’s, security, education and training courses, consulting, etc.

Training

·       Provide easily accessible business process documentation that covers global supply chain reporting solutions as well as those solutions that are unique to Elanco.

·       Work with sites, EEM organizations, and the Elanco Global Supply Chain organization to implement recommended education and training.

·       Train new sites and EEM organizations on supply chain reporting as they are integrated into SAP.

·       Train / Qualify power users where requested or needed.

Communication / Networking

·       Participate in global user communication processes, such as power user forums.

·       Establish a strong relationship with the GSC global subject matter experts for supply chain reporting and CORRS.

·       Developing a community of support and effective user communication process for key supply chain personal at Elanco manufacturing sites, EEM organizations and the Elanco Global Supply Chain organization.

·       Network with other members of the Global Elanco Supply Chain COE to understand how reporting supports other business processes.

Improvement / Change

·       Drive change management agendas from significant supply chain projects which impact supply chain reporting to be coordinated across Elanco sites, functional groups, or EEM organizations.

·       Coordinate and communicate changes to the global business process throughout the Elanco sites, EEMs and Elanco Global Supply Chain organization.

·       Work with GSC business process owners to drive changes to the global supply chain key reports where needed to accommodate Elanco business changes or to drive efficiency.

Minimum Qualification (education, experience and/or training, required certifications):

• English oral and written

• Bachelors(Engineering) or MS degree

• Supply Chain Knowledge

• Basic understanding of Supply Chain business processes and tools

·       Experience using or supporting Business Objects

·       Recognized as a credible and dependable resource

• Technical/Operational Knowledge – Deep knowledge of Business Objects and Power BI. SQL knowledge is an advantage.

• Leadership - Demonstrated leadership on cross-functional teams.  Ability to drive improvements and manage change across a diverse organization working with people across geographies and at multiple levels within the organization to influence and direct improvements.

• Systems Use/Knowledge – Strong computer-based skills.  Capability to develop and utilize tools and reports for problem-solving, system optimization, and scenario analysis. 

• Breadth of experience – Broad understanding of all supply chain roles and users.

• Orientation – Business savvy, customer focused, flexible and adaptable, able to deal with ambiguity.  Strong self-management and organizational skills.

• Communication – Presenting words, images and ideas in a clear, succinct, organized and interesting manner in order to effectively convey a meaningful and compelling message to an individual or group.

• Organizational Influence – Using conversational forums to demonstrate and convince others of the possibility that their needs can be met through the idea, product or service you are offering.

Additional Preferences(Good to have):

• Degree in Supply Chain or Engineering

• APICS certification

Other Information:

• Direct reports: none

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status