Sourcing Analyst, CI & Innovation
Newell Brands
- Huntersville, NC
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Co-develop business requirements for a procurement data repository to consolidate multiple ERP data sources into a comprehensive source for analytics review and output.
- Partner within the procurement organization on the development and implementation of algorithms required to extract and cleanse data into the Procurement data repository.
- Develop and implement diagnostic tools to be used as a resource to the procurement teams to identify performance opportunities and root cause for action planning.
- Develop and implement optimization programs to improve planning outputs for procurement operations.
- Contribute to the development of enterprise data infrastructure to extract, transform, load, and model terabytes of raw system data.
- Work within Newell to co-develop and implement machine learning and optimization programs to improve planning outputs (for example, inventory builds / losses, warranty insights / return rates and related data that can be shared with internal stakeholders for improved supplier execution.
- Partner with Supply Chain to co-develop a comprehensive vendor repository tool that enhances vendor communications and engagement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Master’s Degree in Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, or related field is a plus.
- 1+ years of experience developing and applying optimization programs in a business environment.
- Strong SQL skills with demonstrated experience with large data sets.
- Experience with data visualization tools like PowerBI, Tableau, QlikView, Qlik Sense, etc.
- Intermediate experience in open-source programming languages (R/Python)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work with and connect with all levels of employees.
- Strong planning & organizing skills.
- Initiative & follow-up, including a keen sense of autonomy.
- Strong Character – ability to champion the right decision in demanding situations.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously