Senior Analyst - Contract Logistics/SCM, Operations Excellence

You will drive Lean Culture and enhance operational efficiencies through continuous improvement initiatives.  Your role will be instrumental in establishing a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

• Continuous Improvement: Lead and support improvement opportunities using Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen and other methodologies. Monitor the effectiveness of improvement initiatives to ensure sustained success.
• Process Optimization: Analyze and optimize operations processes and workflows using CI tools, including but not limited to Value Stream Mapping, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, Gemba.  Implement strategies to enhance operations efficiency, reduce cost and improve on quality.
• Establish Standards & Best Practices: Implement Global Operations Standards across all operations, ensuring adherence to standards (E.g. 5S, Labour Management, CI, Process Management).  Capture and share best practices using knowledge management techniques. 
• Project Management: Lead projects aimed at improving operations/ labour efficiency, cost reduction and quality.  Ensure that projects are delivered on time, in scope with intended outcomes.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards on KPIs for Ops Excellence.  Provide timely and accurate reports to senior management, with insights to influence key Ops Excellence decisions.  
• Training and Development: Develop and facilitate Lean maturity training (E.g. 5S, PDCA) at all levels of the organization.  Foster a culture of continuous learning for a future ready work force.
• Mentor and Coaching: Coach employees on Lean and CI to enhance daily operations and CI projects/ activities.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Maintain strong relations with cross-functional teams and all organization levels to ensure alignment on operations improvements and strategies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field 
• Certified Lean Practitioner or Six Sigma Green Belt is an added advantage
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in operations excellence, continuous improvement or process optimization within logistics supply chain, or manufacturing industries.  Experience in contract logistics is a plus. 
• Proven experience in managing multiple CI projects simultaneously to deliver tangible improvements.  
• Experience in digitalization and automation (E.g. PowerApps, PowerAutomate etc.) is a significant advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in training and workshop facilitation for CI methodologies.
• Team player with strong stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Self-starter with a positive mindset, adaptability, and a desire for continuous learning

At DB Schenker, you are part of a global logistics network that connects the world. A network that allows you to shape your career by encouraging you to contribute and truly make a difference. With more than 76,000 colleagues worldwide, we welcome diversity and thrive on individual backgrounds, perspectives and skills. Together as one team, we are Here to move.