USG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. For over 120 years, Chicago-based USG has developed award-winning wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing, and roofing products that enable customers to build outstanding spaces where people live, work, and play. With over 8,700 employees across North America and operations around the world, we are steadfastly committed to our core values: safety, innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, and efficiency.
We're big enough that our professionals have the resources to make a difference, yet small enough that you're not just a number. You'll work on key initiatives and build strong relationships across the company that will position USG for growth into the future.
USG offers work-life balance, specialist and general/managerial career paths, promotion from within, exceptional benefits, and incredible long-term career opportunities for the right professional. Each year, we have hundreds of employees who celebrate milestone anniversaries with us.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior NOP Analyst position in USG's Global Supply Chain organization is responsible for developing network optimization planning (NOP) processes and models, capacity planning and distribution analysis for multiple product families across all lines of business to ensure USG's supply network satisfies customer demand at the lowest optimal cost.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Utilize LLamasoft to manage network capacity planning and distribution analysis to support long-range network planning, mid-range supply planning, and short-term tactical decision-making.
Identify network savings opportunities, work with internal and external stakeholders to implement changes, and report captured savings.
Provide analytical support for strategic supply chain planning and business team projects.
Develop and execute supply chain strategies and implementation plans to support business plans and corporate strategies.
Support efforts to analyze and resolve ad hoc operational problems.
Develop metrics, analytical methods, and reports to drive performance improvement.
Develop, manage, and maintain required data and planning tools.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong ability to manage and summarize data in a clear, concise manner at the appropriate level of detail.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to manage cross-functional relationships at all levels of the organization.
Strong project management ability and process development skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple work activities simultaneously with high degree of initiative.
Ability to build linear program optimization and network decision models.
Ability to support, develop, and implement functional strategies and tactics to meet business objectives.
Experience with Microsoft Office products. Advanced Excel skills.
Experience in technology including Tableau, SQL or Power BI. Oracle BI experience preferred.
Experience in Oracle or similar ERP applications preferred.
APICS CPIM and Green Belt / Black Belt training a plus.
Education:
B.A. or B.S degree (Business; Engineering, Supply Chain; or related field) required.
Years of Experience:
5+ years relevant experience in supply chain, data analysis, and/or financial analysis.
USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.
Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.
Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values - innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety - have helped us become the company we are today.