North America Supply Chain Initiatives Leader
SUEZ - Water Technologies & Solutions

Who we are?

With 90,000 people on five continents, SUEZ is a world leader in smart and sustainable resource management. We provide water and waste management solutions that enable cities and industries optimize their resource management and strengthen their environmental and economic performances.

SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions looks for innovation everywhere. For more than 100 years, SUEZ has been at the forefront of innovation, from the SUEZ Canal to addressing water scarcity. Finding solutions to the world's biggest problems has never been more important than right now. Join us today and become an essential part of the Resource Revolution!

The North America Supply Chain Initiatives Leader will be responsible for executing continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, cash, service, and transaction processes that drive 'best overall supply chain costs.' The role will work with regional Commercial team members aligning to sales strategy and translating into production, shipping, and inventory strategy based upon best overall supply chain performance analysis. The person in this role is an analytical thinker, strong communicator, displays leadership skills, aligns with Commercial / Finance teams, and can manage conversations at various levels of the organization. The individual is empowered to drive standardization of processes through use of digital tools and solutions, ensuring control and sustainability through management of KPIs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Partners with the NAM Commercial team to understand overall demand and specific market segment needs, and translate into inventory and manufacturing strategy to achieve business operating commitments

* Develop and ensure an optimum demand-manufacture-inventory-distribution model to drive the most efficient flow of materials and products at a value cost, service and inventory

* Continually analyze the network and implement effective actions and delivery solutions that drive cost, service and cash

* Develop processes, metrics and cross-functional operating rhythms to ensure cross-functional alignment, focus on critical needs, and drive performance

* Drive projects and process improvements with cross-functional teams to drive the most efficient flow of materials and products at a value

* Pursue PSI/supply chain functional excellence in all areas

* Identify key Material Master Data needed for the process and develop update frequency, standardization of setup, and explore expanded use of digital tools to leverage

* Act as a change agent, systematically driving continuous improvement and change, setting the pace of change to grow and integrate the business

* This list is not all-inclusive and may include other duties as assigned and necessary for the business.

Core Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in operations, supply chain management or business with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar or related role.

* MRP experience and knowledge in ERP system software (preferably SAP)

* Certification in supply chain APICS, certified in production and inventory management (CPIM) or lean/six sigma (Black Belt Lean/Six Sigma training is preferred)

* Prior supply chain operations and manufacturing experience (plant (Chemical) experience preferred)

* Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and leadership skills

* Strong planning, analytical and critical thinking skills

* Ability to work well in a fast-paced and challenging environment

* Result oriented mindset

* Project work experience preferred

* P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow practice and understanding

* Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems through data gathering and analytics

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with diverse teams and all levels of the organization in order to adapt / drive change across functions and dynamic business environment

Eligibility Requirements:

* Ability and willingness to be part of the Department of Homeland Security's Personnel Surety Program (dependent upon the WTS NAM site location)

Note: The preferred location for this role is Trevose, PA, however other WTS sites in NAM will be considered.

At SUEZ, we realize diverse teams make smarter decisions, deliver better results, and build stronger communities. We're an organization that champions diversity and inclusion at every rung of the ladder and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Because our people are our greatest assets, we also offer competitive benefits that include:

Health & Life Insurance

Paid Vacation & Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Join the Resource Revolution! SUEZ Water Technologies & Solutions looks for innovation everywhere. For more than 100 years, SUEZ has been at the forefront of innovation, from the SUEZ Canal to addressing water scarcity. Finding solutions to the world's biggest problems has never been more important than right now. Join us today and become an essential part of the Resource Revolution!

SUEZ's Water Technologies and Solutions (SWTS) offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. SWTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Suez WTS is NOT accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of Suez WTS in any fashion without a valid written search agreement in place will be deemed the sole property of Suez WTS. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Suez WTS based upon an unsolicited referral.