Associate Specialist, Supply Chain Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with VCM Leads and cross-functional teams to comprehend business processes and convert identified needs into data and analytics tasks.

• Construct, validate, maintain, and document components of analytics and operations research solutions utilizing established methods, templates, and development standards.

• Assist with network capacity and supply chain models in Python by preparing data, managing parameters, executing scenarios, validating results, and documenting processes.

• Create analyses, reports, and visualizations with Power BI, Qlik, or Spotfire to aid in business decision-making.

• Gather, clean, validate, and organize data from various sources while ensuring data quality and traceability.

• Support process standardization initiatives by adhering to established SOPs, templates, coding standards, and best practices while identifying areas for incremental improvement.

• Work alongside Finance, Supply Chain, Technology, Quality, CMC, and VCM teams to collect inputs, communicate findings, and escalate issues as necessary.

• Oversee assigned tasks to fulfill timelines and project goals within set guidelines.

• Participate in project teams or workstreams and coordinate specific tasks or small deliverables under the guidance of a project lead.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Research, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, Supply Chain, or a related scientific or technical field.

• Approximately 0-2 years of pertinent experience in Data Analytics, Data Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain Analytics, Strategic Analysis, or a similar area.

• Capability to utilize analytical and problem-solving skills to address routine and moderately complex business inquiries through established methods and tools.

• Proficient in Python or a similar programming language.

• Experience in querying databases using SQL.

• Knowledge of relational databases and data structures.

• Strong analytical capabilities with keen attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively with structured datasets.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain analyses and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Capacity to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.

• Familiarity with at least one analytics or visualization platform such as Power BI, Qlik, or Spotfire.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 tools.

• Understanding of comprehensive supply chain processes, including Plan, Source, Make, and Deliver.

• Knowledge of Long Range Operations Planning (LROP) or supply planning principles.

• Exposure to version control tools like Git and GitHub.

• Basic understanding of Azure, AWS, or other cloud platforms.

• Academic or practical experience in mathematical modeling, optimization, simulation, statistics, or linear algebra.

• Familiarity with cross-functional business settings involving Supply Chain, Finance, Manufacturing, Technology, Quality, Regulatory, or Commercial Operations.

• Enthusiasm for applying analytics and modeling techniques to support supply chain and operational decision-making.

• Open to US and Puerto Rico residents only.

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

• No valid driving license is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare options.

• Additional insurance benefits for employees and their families.

• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) plans.

• Paid holidays.

• Vacation time.

• Compassionate and sick leave days.

• Accommodation support available during the application or hiring process.