Process Optimization Specialist
Design and implement innovative processes and systems to optimize warehouse operations and drive continuous improvement across a global network.
Working in a fast-paced environment, you will collaborate with internal and external teams to apply expertise in industrial engineering, lean principles, and data analytics to optimize material flow, reduce inefficiencies, and achieve ambitious goals.
This position has an APAC wide scope, with expectations of 20% travel across the region to warehouses in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, and several other countries.
Responsibilities:
* Design and refine material flow processes and standards to focus on cost efficiency, throughput optimization, and accuracy improvement.
* Collaborate with Warehouse Operations teams to identify improvement opportunities, lead concept development, prototype solutions, and implement designs in operations.
* Develop hardware, software, and KPI requirements, conduct ROI analyses, and implement process upgrades.
* Work cross-functionally with teams including IT developers, supply chain automation, material planning, infrastructure, and logistics to ensure seamless integration of systems and processes.
* Lead the resolution of warehouse management system (WMS) issues, identify root causes, and implement long-term solutions in collaboration with developers.
* Collect and analyze data to optimize operational processes and create detailed reports for decision-making.
* Create layouts, standardized work documents, and process maps for workstation rebalancing and process optimization.
* Facilitate training and team development to support system and process improvements, aiming to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
* Implement lean principles such as 5S, Just-in-Time (JIT), and Continuous Improvement to drive operational excellence.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Systems Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
* 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, logistics, or warehousing environments, with hands-on exposure to materials management and process improvement.
* Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
* Strong working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), SQL, Power BI, Tableau, and AutoCAD.
* Familiarity with Lean concepts such as Takt Time, Cycle Time, 5S, and work measurement principles.
* Proven ability to manage competing demands and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to problem-solving.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for building collaborative relationships across teams.
* Ability to thrive in unstructured environments with incomplete or ambiguous data.
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