Operations COE - APAC Lead

Description

• Assist with development, documentation and implementation of change that align with Operations and PPG goals and objectives
• Support all One PPG initiatives.
• Support the design, development, and implementation of advanced, dynamic, and interactive PowerBI solutions customized for procurement processes within the raw materials and indirect segments, including complex data models, reports, and dashboards.
• Ownership for specific Operations tools, processes; including being key contact and owner of data, focal point for users and training, developing roadmap for Procurement Tools i.e. RMI, VAP, PSI, Power BI
• Supplier Program Management - Own implementation, training, adoption and compliance
• Lead all audit discussions on behalf of Procurement and drive the function towards a state of proactive readiness at all times (this includes active documentation, maintenance of audit schedules, coordination, etc)
• Continuous Improvement – driven data integration and automation efforts to build sustainable and scalable tools that serve a multitude of procurement applications
• Publish business and functional reports – weekly, monthly, annually
• Support performance optimization activities to enhance the responsiveness and scalability of PowerBI reports and data models, enabling efficient decision-making processes.
• Implement robust data governance practices and security protocols to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of procurement data, adhering to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Assist in building APAC COE Operations hub.
• Establish and own global Procurement policies in the areas of development, implementation, training, compliance/measurement, enforcement and continuously evaluate and identify gaps with regards to policies and compliance
• Engineer sophisticated DAX calculations and measures to facilitate deep data analysis and visualization, incorporating procurement-specific metrics such as supplier performance, spend analysis, and contract compliance.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to stakeholder, colleagues, and end-users, fostering a collaborative, and knowledge-sharing environment and supporting data driven decision making.
• Aggregate & analyze spend and savings classification and create trends
• Promotes CoE Operations vision with a benefit framework that links adoption of change to successful business outcomes.
• Facilitate skills development and training within the COE and Operations team
• Complete ad-hoc management reports as requested
• Analyze trends, identify root causes and develop global corrective actions and policies with a continuous improvement mindset
• Partner with stakeholders to identify and address critical knowledge needs
• Identify, develop, and deliver scorecards, dashboards, trackers, and KPI’s to leaders
• Collaborate closely with Operations teams and operations professionals to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications for PowerBI state-of-the-art functionalities and visualizations.

Requirements

• Procurement and Operations experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in Project Management and working with Agile and/or Lean methodologies are highly desirable.
• High Creativity and Imagination is a must.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s / master’s degree in computer science, business analytics, science, chemical engineering, or a related field of study; advanced degree is preferred
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification as well as ML certification is preferred.
• Experience with Python, AI/ML and data bricks and/or snowflake preferred.
• Utilize advanced SQL skills to orchestrate complex data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) from diverse data sources such as ERP systems, procurement platforms, and databases.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment/Operations, PowerBI Developer, with a proven track record of success in analytics.
• Strong background in data modeling, encompassing the design and implementation of business-focused data models.
• Bench mark best practices, willing to learn emerging trends and innovations in PowerBI, SQL, and procurement practices within the paint and coatings industry, proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement and innovation.
• Experience in working with ERPs systems like SAP and Oracle.
• Mastery of DAX (Data Analysis Expressions), with advanced knowledge of statistical functions, time intelligence, and tailored calculations relevant to procurement analytics.
• Mastery of SQL, demonstrated through extensive experience in crafting complex queries, stored procedures, and optimizing database performance.
• A sharp communicator who can break down and explain complex data problems in clear and concise language.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Strong leader with successful experience driving a team culture.
• Relevant certifications in PowerBI, SQL, or procurement analytics is a must.
• Chemistry and/or Paint and Coatings experience is highly desirable.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance