Title:  SR IBE Analyst

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The Sr. IBE Analyst partners with BCD Product Management to execute optimized supply networks for bulk BCD products and oversee inventory replenishment, ensuring inventory stays within control limits to maintain high service levels while minimizing costs. Using linear programming models, they implement inbound and outbound sourcing plans via rail, aligning forecasts with execution to optimize margins, maintain inventories, and support cross-functional supply chain efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary liaison with Product Management on sourcing strategies and product availability.
• Collaborate with Product Management to maintain inbound sourcing plans across all product locations.
• Perform technical and analytical review of Rail Plan model outputs to identify opportunities for network optimization and cost savings.
• Analyze supply/demand balance and provide oversight and guidance to supply planners for inventory replenishment.
• Lead resolution of rail sourcing issues and direct execution of sourcing plans, including setting quota arrangements.
• Evaluate complex reports (e.g., All Cars Report, Rail Plan, Demurrage Report, Supplier Forecast Accuracy, MRP Review/Stock Performance) and take corrective actions based on alerts.
• Monitor plan adherence and stock performance to ensure alignment with forecasts and sourcing strategies.
• Communicate proactively with suppliers and provide demand forecasts when necessary.
• Ensure active rail freight rates are in place for all Univar Solutions paid rail movements prior to shipment.
• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, Databases, and Tableau is essential for success.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

• In depth knowledge of SAP system settings and impacts
• Strong Excel skills required
• Excellent communication and team building skills
• Strong customer orientation
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a team environment
• Candidate must possess very strong analytical skills, detailed oriented
• Ability to deal with complexity and manage ambiguity independently
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and multi-task
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey ideas and suggestions via multiple modes of communication 
• Proficiency with the MS Office package required

Key Characteristics:

• Energetic and persistent focus on timely delivery
• Confidence to challenge conventional wisdom and breaking the mold in an engaging manner across the region
• Must be able to rotate your concentration smoothly and entirely from one activity to another. Must be able to prioritize tasks and address the most critical and pressing demands first.
• A thoughtful listener with a straightforward, honest, and direct communication style
• Understand the various aspects of the business and how it's run to ensure competent decisions are made on day-to-day support activities
• Reliable, resilient, and flexible
• Customer focus – internal and external
• The ability to stay focused on different tasks, and use your time, energy, strength, mental capacity, physical space, etc. effectively and efficiently to achieve the desired outcome. 

Education/Experience/Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Business Administration, Engineering, or Statistics, (MBA) Masters preferred
• 5 to 7 years of Supply Chain or Purchasing experience
• SAP experience is required

Where you'll work:

This is a hybrid based role that will report out of our Dublin, OH location - 6000 Parkwood Pl. Dublin, OH 43016.

Pay & benefits:

The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.  Available employee benefits include health, vision, and dental.  We also provide 401k matching for retirement and paid time off.

What you can expect:

• Strong work/life flexibility
• To be surrounded by an inclusive team who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company
• To be rewarded for your contributions with a targeted annual company bonus (if applicable to your role) and annual salary reviews.
• Competitive pay and benefits

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more.  Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe! 

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.  Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry. 

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

Univar Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Univar Solutions prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by Univar Solutions' Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.

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