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Nestle Business Optimization Consultant - Transportation in Solon, Ohio
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If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.
We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.
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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Consultant Business Optimization is a key role representing the Transportation function and is responsible for standardizing, simplifying and innovating both the functions and systems that drive Transportation operations. Our primary focus is to enable growth to the business via cost and service levers by leading the transportation and fulfillment process design, standard methodologies, Standard Routines, SOP’s, and custodianship. This role will represent their function on end-to-end problem solving using Lean methodologies to eliminate waste and drive productivity. The Business Optimization Consultant operates as a liaison between the Technical Teams (IS/IT), and Business Teams (Transportation and other Supply Chain areas) to ensure all impacts are considered.
JOB DUTIES:
Lead efforts for ongoing optimization of process, tools and structure of the Supply Chain functions within Transportation and adjacent SC activities
Demonstrate center led vs. centralized strategy to drive standardization and operational excellence into the functional organizations
Influence design of end-to-end process flows under the mentorship of global standards. This should include leading the execution of change initiatives in support of end-to-end changes.
Ensure continuous improvement tools like process mapping, loss tree analysis, and performance visibility are embedded in our practices and utilized in process optimization
Identify internal and external leading practices with a common goal to harmonize functional sub processes
Perform Business Requirement Analysis in technical developments/changes; initiate and support implementation in the business functions including testing functionality and communication of changes
Maintain a positive relationship with the business functions & IT Business Partners and recommend critical metric targets
Represent functional flow and process to IT, cross functional, and Analytics partners
Develop and maintain Business Continuity plans for critical processes
Responsible for the SC function Onboarding Process Creation and maintenance
Indirectly lead Super Users, including Competency Matrix creation and maintenance and succession planning to ensure capabilities are sustainable.
Monitor system utilization & performance
Document process performance, and review/maintain scorecards
EDUCATION/SKILLS:
Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent relevant experience is required
7+ years of progressive experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Transportation
Demonstrated knowledge of Supply Chain and Transportation; including network design, inventory management and resource planning
Demonstrated ability to overcome obstacles in executing complex, multifunctional prioritized projects.
Experience leading several cross-functional teams to drive performance improvement or change management initiatives.
Exposure to Lean and/or Six-Sigma disciplines is strongly preferred
Understands SAP Globe solution and standard methodologies in functional area.
Self-Motivator who can work towards resolution of problems. Strong and creative problem-solving skills. Effectively able to influence without authority.
Strong system familiarity and experience, including SAP and TM desired.
Advanced skill level in MS Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Experience in leveraging advanced tools MS tools Power Apps and Power Automate desired.
Availability for travel and work beyond the regular scheduled hours.
Strong analytical skills with attention to details.
Well-organized, methodical thinker with excellent decision-making skills.
Manages time well. Works well in a fast-paced environment.
Strong skills in working through ambiguity and developing recommendations on path forward.
Must be able to work independently and to coordinate and prioritize multiple assignments.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Coaching/mentoring skills.
Requisition ID:298298
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