Material Cost Optimization Engineer

About the Role

Drive cost reduction implementation within the IMG Supply Chain and cross-functional Matched Pair teams, leveraging LEAN manufacturing tools and processes to optimize the material cost, including:

Responsibilities

• Execute and facilitate TVM/Gemba processes to drive cost reduction activities and ensure delivery of savings across Matched Pairs
• Drive and coordinate cross-functional / Matched Pair activities related to TVM initiatives
• Lead the planning and delivery of cross-functional events and enablers to identify and surface new cost reduction opportunities
• Design and implement lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to optimize material cost process - developing, analyze current production processes and identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost reduction
• Establish and maintain a governance process with Matched Pair leadership, aligned with IMG Supply Chain leadership priorities and objectives

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance

• Partner with the VHM Commodity Team and Supply Chain Finance to ensure compliance with business practices and supporting organization/Matched Pair cost saving initiatives and optimization of Value Chain Management

Tools & Technology Enablement

• Support and champion the use of Global Tools and Artificial Intelligence as enablers for the VHM Commodity Team, including tools such as TVMer, CRID (or equivalent)
• Provide training and support to the Matched Pair on the effective use of these tools