9/11/16
National Grid (https:\\careers.nationalgridus.com)
Other
/yr
Full Time
Employee
Syracuse
New York
United States
Description
Job Purpose:
The successful candidate will take responsibility for delivering process improvements within our end to end Supply Chain processes (e.g. Accounts Payable, Procurement, Inventory Management, etc) and support the overall Performance Excellence Strategy.
The candidate will be expected to support the following strategic activities within the SDC to drive value and performance for overall Supply Chain:
Continuous Improvement
This role involves working with the management team to support the development and implementation of the Supply Chain Process & Performance Excellence Strategy. The candidate will personally help to support managers, analysts and buyers on the new ways of working within the Service Delivery Center.
Project and Program Management
The role will include managing and facilitating teams on small to large projects to drive efficiency and value for Supply Chain and for the business functions it supports. Responsibilities include:
·Coaching & facilitating teams to deliver projects across areas in Supply Chain
·Organizing and facilitating workshops to define issues and develop solutions
·Manage small to large projects through to delivery
·Ability to craft & deliver presentations to management level
Key Accountabilities
·As a qualified Performance Excellence practitioner, lead projects across Supply Chain. Acting as an internal consultant to make professional recommendations for business improvements, whilst facilitating and coaching others on projects and LEAN techniques.
·Support development of business cases (with benefits, costing, ROI)
·Responsible for mobilizing and managing project teams and delivering tangible business benefits
·Ongoing regular engagement, with teams and leaders, to sustain the journey of delivering performance excellence and achieving lasting behavioural change.
·Support & facilitate small to medium projects to deliver cross-business efficiencies, benefits and change
·Responsible for supporting the PMO mechanism for managing projects and programs, including communications and change
·Build network across National Grid to share best practiceand support ongoing development of end to end processes, to remove of waste and increase value
SKILLS:
Performance Excellence
·Experience or understanding of LEAN techniques
·Ability to gather & analyze data to come up with recommended approach
Project and Program Management Skills
·Project management experience
·Track record of focusing a team on priorities to deliver to plan
·Experience of organizing and facilitating workshops
·Ability to craft presentations at senior management level
Team Management
·Experience in leading a cross functional team to deliver tangible business benefits
·Builds relationships at all levels of the organization
Influencing Skills
·Experience of working with and influencing key stakeholders
·Strong communication skills both oral & written
·Ability to present articulately at committees and stakeholder forums
Strategic Thinking
·Ability to think across different processes and provide innovative solutions
·Acts as a catalyst for change.
Relationship Skills
·Excellent interpersonal skills
·Passionate about customer experience and helping the team to achieve its vision
·Confident and able to challenge behaviors and issues
This position is one of National Grid’s career path roles which provide for promotional opportunities within and across salary bands as you develop and evolve in the position by gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills.
National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.
Qualifications
Qualifications Required:
·A Bachelor's degree in a related area and up to 3 years of analytical or business support experience, or equivalent work experience is preferred; advanced degree/credits are preferred.
·SAP ECC knowledge preferred
·Supply Chain experience preferred
·Strong analytical skills, using systems including Excel, MS Word, Access.
·An understanding of data relationships across the Supply Chain end-to-end process and possess strong data modelling design skills
·Ability to translate complex data requirements into robust and optimized solutions
·Demonstrated experience in process improvement
·Ability to research, compile, coordinate, schedule, review, document, organize, verify data, conduct independent analysis and identify inconsistencies.
·Ability to administer, analyze, interpret, create, initiate, resolve and implement management policies, operating practices and procedures for the functional area.
·Demonstrated strong organizational and planning skills with the proven ability to manage multiple priorities of moderate scope.
·Knowledge of relevant industry practice and legislation.
·Possess good negotiation and influencing skills
·Experience in change management
·Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to operate with all levels of the business
·Knowledge of current trends within the industry and developments in legislation or regulation.
·Knowledge of National Grid's business operations, company policies and practices.
·Experience and proficiency in relevant company related IT systems
·Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively across organization.
·Ability to identify trends in data or resourcing processes that have been effective in the past and applies them within National Grid
·Ability to use direct persuasion to influence others in the department and the wider business, using basic data, logic or a solid business case.
·Demonstrated the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment with matters of significant importance
Job
:Services Delivery Center
Primary Location
:NY-Syracuse
Organisation
:Services Del Center
Schedule
:Full-time
Job Posting
:Aug 10, 2016, 12:00:00 AM
Unposting Date
:Ongoing
To apply for this job, contact:
Kathy
Gangarossa