Senior Supply Chain Analyst – Dashboard & Analytics

Company:

INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees are empowered to make a difference?

Offer range: 105,748 - 132,185

Organizational context and job purpose

INEOS Organization:

INEOS is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products. It comprises 17 businesses, each with a major chemical company heritage.  Its production network spans 75 manufacturing facilities in 24 countries throughout the world.

Business Context: 

Headquartered in League City, TX, INEOS Olefins and Polymers USA is one of the largest producers of olefins and polyolefins in North America.  INEOS produces high-density polyethylene and polypropylene from one of its manufacturing locations at Battleground Manufacturing Complex.

The O&P USA business includes the product lines Ethylene, Propylene, Butadiene, Polypropylene and Polyethylene.  Manufacturing sites include Chocolate Bayou Works (Alvin, TX), Battleground Manufacturing Complex (LaPorte, TX), and Carson (Carson, CA), with a division office in League City, TX.  Overall O&P USA has ~ 1,200 employees, 1,400 contractors, and annual revenue of over $3 billion. 

How the Role Fits in:

The Senior Supply Chain Analyst – Dashboard & Analytics reports to the Commercial Supply Chain Operations Manager and oversees three third-party logistics service provider contractors.

The Main Purpose of the Role: 

The purpose of the position is to control, optimize and improve the Commercial Supply Chain data and analytics processes.  Focusing on the quality, reliability, efficiency/productivity and decision-making support for Supply Chain processes in INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA. Position is responsible for approximately $1m in variable cost.

Responsibilities AND Accountabilities

Accountability 1:

Meet SHE objectives and comply with all governmental laws and policies.

• Set up operating strategies to drive asset integrity.

• Develop information technology processes which support a comprehensive SHE management process including audits, corrective action tracking, and incident investigation
• Support emergency response.

Accountability 2:

Meet operating plan for the business including cash fixed and variable cost, availability, shipment and inventory targets.

• Develop dashboards to monitor Supply Chain operating performance. To include monitoring data interfaces for reliability and security.
• Develop, support, and implement cost reduction strategies.
• Develop, support and implement Supply Chain improvement strategies and Supply Chain Technology strategic initiatives.
• Execute Supply Chain asset capability (volume, quality, flexibility, fulfilment)
• Negotiate and manage providers of Supply Chain technology platforms.

Accountability 3:

Stewardship of people

• Identify the necessary resource levels related to Supply Chain processes (3rd party logistics and fulfilment providers) to guarantee safe and reliable operations of assets and fulfilment of customer expectations and requirements.
• Provide performance feedback to contractors reporting to the position.

Accountability 4:

Meet commitments between business and customers in the most efficient manner.

• Develop and maintain key metrics for Supply Chain processes
• Create predictive models and simulations to meet business and customer expectations.
• Maintain tool to support cost analysis and optimization of all Supply Chain activity.  Utilize costing tools to select best cost to serve options for customers and perform ongoing monitoring of total cost to serve position for Supply Chain.
• Identify improvements to the Supply Chain network and processes and execute approved improvements.

Skills & Knowledge Required

Education/Experience

• BS/BA degree in engineering, supply chain, information technology or related degree. 

• At least 10 years' experience in business management, information technology and supply chain operations.

• Tableau or similar platform experience required.

Skills and Competencies

Technical skills

• Experience in project management principles and stage-gate processes
• Experience in portfolio management and complex network optimization techniques
• Experience in Logistics operations for rail, rail equipment, truck, terminal, packaging, inventory management, transportation management systems and freight payment
• Principles of Commercial / Economic Optimization
• Knowledge of safety and quality management systems
• Team management skills

Behavioral skills

• Performance Bias:
  • Actively demonstrates commitment to high performance standards. Makes decisions, sets priorities or chooses goals on the basis of explicit considerations of potential profit, return on investment or cost/benefit analysis; tenacious in overcoming obstacles
  • Identifies and anticipates future opportunities. Acts decisively in dealing with opportunities or crises, setting priorities or choosing goals to achieve business success.
  • Can co-ordinate a number of different team projects at different stages of completion, identifying stretch targets and milestones. Pursues goals beyond what is required or expected of them.
• Business Awareness:
  • Has understanding of INEOS strategies and interrelationships. Business judgement accepted by partners, government and other external agencies as sound and influential.
  • Is aware of the business strategies of peers in the industry and of the potential impact of external events on INEOS operations.
  • Recognized as a successful dealmaker. Anticipates the business’s future opportunities or requirements.
• Leading People:
  • Communicates a compelling “vision” which generates enthusiasm and commitment.  Ensures that every individual knows their part and why it is important.
  • Relates to major issues/work areas that influence business objectives.
  • Inspirational presenter able to deal with any audience and adapt presentation on the move.
• Partnership and Teamwork:
  • Understands the unspoken meanings and motivations of others, even in highly subtle or "political" situations, inside or outside the company and/or across different cultures. 
  • A driving force in the networks in which he or she participates.  Develops and uses a wide-based, multidisciplinary network, both inside and outside INEOS, to enhance business results.
  • Sees diversity as an opportunity, creating an environment where diverse groups can thrive. Willing to yield own short-term interests for the long-term good of the organization as a whole.
• Wise Decisions:
  • Considers alternative courses of actions weighing the long-term and short-term commercial consequences of each, in order to arrive at a decision based on the overall impact.
  • Thinks clearly and stays focused in unpredictable or stressful situations. Uses conceptual skills to anticipate, identify and prioritize highly complex issues.
  • Defines the technical, business and commercial criteria for solutions, and ensures development of long-term, creative, strategic and realistic solutions. Takes calculated entrepreneurial risks and manages the risk.
• Innovation:
  • Anticipates situations in advance and acts to create opportunities or avoid problems.
  • Innovative thinker.  Integrates many ideas and observations about complex issues into clear concepts that create useful insights for the business - ''finds new paths". Encourages and sponsors innovation.
  • Clearly sees the big picture.  Creates new ways to help others understand complex situations, problems or opportunities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently (70-100%) sitting.
• Occasionally (30-60%) lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Infrequently (10% or less) ascending and descending stairs, bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, and reaching at/below shoulder height.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer screen and extensive reading.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
• This position requires the employee to always be alert, able to concentrate on their task at hand, and not impaired by medications (prescription, non-prescription, illegal or legal substances including alcohol), or any other mental condition which adversely affects alertness, concentration, or judgment.

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance.On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.