Global Supply chain Data Analyst - Elastomer PU

Job Description:

Global Supply chain Data Analyst: Elastomer PU (San Jose, Costa Rica)

Huntsman is seeking Global Supply chain data analyst supporting the Elastomer Polyurethanes Division, operating from San Jose, Costa Rica. This position will report to Elastomers S&OP & Demand Manager located in The Woodlands, Texas.

Job Scope:

The Supply Chain Data analyst will develop innovative analytical approaches to support Huntsman’s supply chain operations and strategy. This role will design, develop, implement and rollout advanced data analytics tools for  planning and scheduling, inventory management, demand planning, statistical forecasting,  Cost to serve analysis , and various other data analysis solutions in support of the Huntsman supply chain management processes. This includes requirements gathering, definition, solution development construction with Huntsman supported software packages, and support of key users. The Supply Chain Data analyst will work closely with cross functional groups to enhance analytical capabilities, identify business opportunities, and quantify the impact of strategic projects.

This role would involve interacting with cross-functional teams, mentoring employees, and communicating with global senior management.

In summary, you will:  

• Updates and supports the reporting systems, primarily via Power BI, used for data analytics and to present the results of plans, schedules, and KPIs to respective regions/ business &/or functions,
• design, build, configure, test, debug, and maintain the various reports and dashboards
• Acquiring deep understanding of business problems and translate them into appropriate mathematical depictions
• Collect, cleanse, and understand complex data sources to enable proper analytical  analysis . building data pipelines to support modeling and operational needs
• Manage Special Projects, Pilots, Proof of Concepts, and Ad-hoc project work,
• Participate in the evaluation, intake, design, and integration strategy between multiple Supply Chain functions and data sources,
• Support of Celonis’ Process Mining models to facilitate visualization of process flows, identification of process bottlenecks, and streamlining process efficiencies through alerts and automated actions (via use of bots),
• Collaborate with various business departments or cross-functional teams for process alignment, best practice sharing, data analysis, design, & preparing report and support decision making.
• Identify appropriate data-driven analytics from use case concept through  design to industrialization/deployment to end users,
• Develop professional presentations appropriate for their intended audience.
• Create compelling interactive visualizations and presentations to enhance decision making, capabilities throughout the company

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Collection & Analysis:
  • Gather data from various supply chain & financial systems
  • Analyze trends, patterns, and anomalies in global supply chain performance.
  • Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.

• Reporting & Visualization:
  • Develop dashboards and reports using tools like Power BIor Excel.
  • Present insights to stakeholders in a clear and actionable format.
  • Automate manual reporting processes to improve efficiency.

• Collaboration & Strategy:
  • Work cross-functionally with various business departments and IT teams.
  • Support global initiatives such as inventory optimization, demand forecasting, financial impact, etc...
  • Participate in strategic planning and scenario modeling.

• Compliance & Risk Management:
  • Monitor compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Identify and assess risks in the supply chain and propose mitigation strategies.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.
 
The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the Costa Rica.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain analytics or a related role.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau).
• Solid understanding of global supply chain processes and KPIs.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Added Advantage

• While not always required, experience in the specialty chemicals industry can be beneficial, particularly in understanding the specific challenges and opportunities of the industry 

Skills and knowledge  

• Understanding of Supply chain processes & Management: Experience with SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems.
• Knowledge of statistical modeling
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills, project management skills and a process-oriented mindset
• Strong Analytical skills with the ability to collate, interpret and present data from both quantitative and qualitative forms and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Data Savvy

Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, build strong relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels.
• Ability to think & anticipate challenges, and develop solutions to complex problems.
• Highly results driven with the ability to work and communicate effectively in cross functional teams      

 Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.   

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