Advanced Operations Analyst
Company Name:
International Paper
REPORTING TO: Director, Finance & Strategic Planning. In addition, this position will retain a close relationship to the overall GPE Project Director (Global Procurement Excellence)
EDUCATION:
Bachelor or Master degree in Supply chain management, Industrial Management, Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred.
Experience:
2-4 years of work experience. Previous experience in supply chain, credit, or manufacturing analysis preferred.
Job Description:
This role is part of the Global Sourcing Roadmap to Excellence transformation process.
The Advance Ops Analyst is a key team member on a Category management team. The advanced operational analyst will provide buyers with timely, accurate and relevant information on market data and financial analysis to support category management.
Their responsibilities will include obtaining a broad understanding of specific materials / service markets, the suppliers within those markets, and the interaction of the products and services provided with International Papers operations. The analyst will work in concert with a sourcing team to evaluate market opportunities and the impact of alternative plans on the company.
Key Roles &
Responsibilities:
Activities:
Assist in developing clean sheet analyses for category buys.
Determine financial stability in areas of concern with regard to business and security of supply risk
Perform financial analysis on key suppliers to determine financial wherewithal, cost drivers and opportunities
Identify and utilize market resources to perform and complete a market analysis
Analyze macro-economic data as required to develop supply market analyses and assist in go to market strategy development
Provide input on key points of negotiation strategy, Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA) evaluation, and alternative impact analysis. Provide market research, background information, and trend analysis as necessary to understand long term trends and strategies developing within the supply base
Evaluate Total Cost of Ownership opportunities and provide support in developing change management communications to drive results
Work with buyers to develop and implement supplier scorecards where necessary
Evaluate project opportunities and determine financial impacts over time
Design performance metrics for new identified initiatives related to individual categories. Assist finance group in setting up on-going tracking
Assist in comparing and contrasting contracts for materials & service purchases from suppliers between TIN and IP. Assess the value at stake and participate in the decision process to plan the best course of action for integration and synergy.
Supporting Tools:
High degree of skill in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
SAP/BW to analyze spend
Multi or bi-lingual is a plus, but not required
5%-10% travel may be required; contingent upon Sourcing teams needs
Key Competencies:
Customer Focus
Problem Solving
Composure / Self-Confidence
Action Oriented
Learning on the fly
Priority Setting
Effective Communicator
Ability to Work Alone
Technical Skills
Good Written Communications
Presentation Skills
Conflict Management
Ability to adapt to various Sourcing team dynamics and concepts
Ability to adapt to global and cultural differences based on teams needs
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Veterans.
.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
International Paper
REPORTING TO: Director, Finance & Strategic Planning. In addition, this position will retain a close relationship to the overall GPE Project Director (Global Procurement Excellence)
EDUCATION:
Bachelor or Master degree in Supply chain management, Industrial Management, Accounting, Finance or Economics preferred.
Experience:
2-4 years of work experience. Previous experience in supply chain, credit, or manufacturing analysis preferred.
Job Description:
This role is part of the Global Sourcing Roadmap to Excellence transformation process.
The Advance Ops Analyst is a key team member on a Category management team. The advanced operational analyst will provide buyers with timely, accurate and relevant information on market data and financial analysis to support category management.
Their responsibilities will include obtaining a broad understanding of specific materials / service markets, the suppliers within those markets, and the interaction of the products and services provided with International Papers operations. The analyst will work in concert with a sourcing team to evaluate market opportunities and the impact of alternative plans on the company.
Key Roles &
Responsibilities:
Activities:
Assist in developing clean sheet analyses for category buys.
Determine financial stability in areas of concern with regard to business and security of supply risk
Perform financial analysis on key suppliers to determine financial wherewithal, cost drivers and opportunities
Identify and utilize market resources to perform and complete a market analysis
Analyze macro-economic data as required to develop supply market analyses and assist in go to market strategy development
Provide input on key points of negotiation strategy, Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA) evaluation, and alternative impact analysis. Provide market research, background information, and trend analysis as necessary to understand long term trends and strategies developing within the supply base
Evaluate Total Cost of Ownership opportunities and provide support in developing change management communications to drive results
Work with buyers to develop and implement supplier scorecards where necessary
Evaluate project opportunities and determine financial impacts over time
Design performance metrics for new identified initiatives related to individual categories. Assist finance group in setting up on-going tracking
Assist in comparing and contrasting contracts for materials & service purchases from suppliers between TIN and IP. Assess the value at stake and participate in the decision process to plan the best course of action for integration and synergy.
Supporting Tools:
High degree of skill in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
SAP/BW to analyze spend
Multi or bi-lingual is a plus, but not required
5%-10% travel may be required; contingent upon Sourcing teams needs
Key Competencies:
Customer Focus
Problem Solving
Composure / Self-Confidence
Action Oriented
Learning on the fly
Priority Setting
Effective Communicator
Ability to Work Alone
Technical Skills
Good Written Communications
Presentation Skills
Conflict Management
Ability to adapt to various Sourcing team dynamics and concepts
Ability to adapt to global and cultural differences based on teams needs
International Paper is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Veterans.
.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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