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Supply Chain Analyst

International Paper
Full-time
On-site
Tennessee, United States
$70,000 - $110,000 USD yearly

What if you were given the opportunity and responsibility to make a difference? At International Paper, you control your destiny. We offer challenging assignments and total rewards in countries around the world. When we say infinite possibilities, we mean it. Apply now and join a community that improves people’s lives, the planet and our company’s performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.

 

Position Title: 

Supply Chain Analyst

 

Pay Rate:

$70,000 - $110,000

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. PL varies by experience.

 

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

 

Physical Location:

Corporate Headquarters

Memphis, TN

 

The Job You Will Perform:

The Containerboard team routinely accesses data from multiple sources in order to meet customer needs.  In 2019, we began several initiatives to leverage data to improve the quality of management decisions within the Containerboard business, specifically in the Supply Chain group. This role’s primary focus is to apply Data Science and Analytics skills to help the business provide exceptional customer service at the most efficient cost.  Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential for interpreting data and identifying opportunities to integrate new technologies with existing processes.

Key job duties include:

  • Automate data storage processes in a sustainable manner
  • Improve/develop processes, standards and framework to ensure data consistency and integrity
  • Analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns
  • Develop, build, & implement predictive models and machine-learning algorithms
  • Develop and implement business reporting/modeling results using data visualization techniques
  • Propose solutions and strategies to business challenges
  • Collaborate with Information Technology, Disruptive Technologies, and other business partners

 

Key Challenges

The external environment, including technology, competition, markets:

  • Data analytics is a rapidly emerging field; the successful candidate must be self-driven to stay current with relevant breakthroughs that could help the team – or be a threat from outside competitors
  • Automating data preparation to ensure clean, reliable data for accurate decision making

The internal environment, including interaction with others, (both inside and outside the company) policies/practices:

  • Understanding the scope of data available within the IP landscape for reporting and analysis.
  • Competing responsibilities with frequent shifts in resource availability and business priorities
  • Meeting tactical business needs without compromising strategic directives
  • Collaborating across business functions
  • Coordinating resources across many functional areas

The Skills You Will Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a field that uses quantitative analysis
  • 3+ years of experience preferred
  • Experience in each of the below categories and/or a strong willingness to learn
    • Project management/team member
    • Experience with R, SQL, VBA, Python, SSAS
    • Business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Alteryx, FABRIC, Theobald and PowerBI
    • Familiar with IPIP
    • Familiar with .Net
    • Supply Chain Operating Model, SAP (Desired)
    • Knowledge of IP’s current and future data architectures as well as database management (BW, Oracle, Access, SQL Server)
    • Knowledge of SAP BusinessObjects (Web Intelligence, AO, Crystal)

Key competencies:

  • Functional/Technical Skills
  • Learning on the fly 
  • Problem Solving
  • Written / Oral Communication 
  • Perseverance
  • Drive for Results
  • Priority Setting
  • Organizational Agility
  • Dealing with Ambiguity
  • Process Management
  • Self-Development 
  • Business Acumen

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

  • Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
  • Retirement, and 401k Matching Program
  • Medical & Dental
  • Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
  • Life & Disability Insurance

 

The Career You Will Build:

  • You will have opportunities to learn, develop, and contribute to the success of International Paper.
  • Our team is comprised of members with diverse backgrounds.
  • You will have the opportunity to grow your global business acumen and perspective.

 

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

 

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

 


International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Memphis  TN  38197

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