Supply Chain Excellence Strategy & Analytics Specialist

About Orica At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, Orica has grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting, with more than 13,000 employees worldwide. It is an exciting time to join us as we continue to advance the future of mining through innovation, digital technologies, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making. Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023, 2024, and 2025. If interested in joining the Orica team and being contacted by the Orica Recruiting team, text “New Job” to 52345. Orica does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply if you require immigration sponsorship now or in the future. About The Role – Supply Chain Excellence Strategy & Analytics Specialist Orica is seeking a Supply Chain Strategy & Excellence Specialist to partner with Supply Chain leaders across North America to identify opportunities, drive strategic initiatives, improve operational performance, and enable business outcomes through data-driven insights and continuous improvement. This role will serve as a key business partner to Supply Chain leadership, helping translate complex operational challenges into actionable strategies that support service, cost, productivity, and network performance objectives. Success requires strong business acumen, relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions while leveraging analytics, project management, and continuous improvement methodologies to deliver results. The ideal candidate combines supply chain expertise with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities and hands-on experience using business intelligence, data transformation, and automation tools. The candidate must be comfortable working across a matrixed organization to drive meaningful change. What you will be doing Strategic Partnership & Business Engagement Partner with Supply Chain leaders to identify, prioritize, and execute strategic initiatives that improve business performance. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance, Risk Management, GBS, and Commercial teams. Develop business cases, recommendations, and action plans to support strategic decision-making. Present findings, opportunities, and recommendations to leadership audiences. Support change management activities to ensure successful adoption and sustainability of initiatives. Supply Chain Excellence & Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve service, productivity, inventory performance, cost management, and operational efficiency. Support network optimization, cost-to-serve initiatives, process improvement efforts, and operational excellence programs. Apply Lean, continuous improvement, and structured problem-solving methodologies to drive measurable business outcomes. Help establish and maintain effective governance practices for Supply Chain Excellence initiatives. Analytics & Decision Support Translate operational, financial, and supply chain data into actionable insights that support business decisions. Develop and maintain reporting, dashboards, and performance measures using Power BI or comparable business intelligence tools. Use Power Query or comparable data transformation tools to integrate, clean, and structure data for analysis and reporting. Use Power Automate or comparable workflow automation tools to reduce manual effort and improve process efficiency. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities and communicate recommendations to stakeholders. Improve data quality, reporting effectiveness, and performance measurement across the North America Supply Chain organization. Digital Enablement & Innovation Support initiatives involving automation, AI, and digital transformation. Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort, improve productivity, and enhance decision-making through technology-enabled solutions. Partner with stakeholders to evaluate and implement process and technology improvements. What Success Looks Like Influence business decisions through meaningful analysis and strategic recommendations. Build trusted partnerships with Supply Chain and cross-functional leaders. Deliver measurable improvements in cost, service, productivity, or operational performance. Drive successful implementation of strategic initiatives and process improvements. Improve visibility and quality of supply chain performance insights. Enable sustainable business outcomes through strong stakeholder engagement and execution. What you will bring Required Experience 5-8 years of experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, Manufacturing, Operations Excellence, Supply Chain Strategy, Continuous Improvement, or related business functions. Experience leading or supporting cross-functional business initiatives. Experience utilizing analytics to support business decisions and operational improvements. Hands-on experience with Power BI and experience with Power Query, Power Automate, or comparable analytics, data transformation, visualization, and workflow automation tools. Experience working within complex, matrixed organizations. Experience influencing stakeholders and driving alignment across multiple functions. Preferred Experience Supply Chain Excellence, Business Transformation, Operational Excellence, Strategy, or Continuous Improvement experience. Experience with network optimization, inventory strategy, planning, procurement, logistics, or distribution operations. Exposure to AI, automation, digital transformation, or process digitization initiatives. Project management experience, including governance, execution tracking, and benefits realization. Experience supporting regional or multinational supply chain organizations. Experience with SAP or a comparable enterprise resource planning system. Technical & Professional Skills Strategic thinking and business acumen Stakeholder engagement and relationship management Executive communication and presentation skills Change leadership and influence without authority Continuous improvement and problem solving Strong analytical capabilities Proficiency in business intelligence, data transformation, and workflow automation tools Project and program management Ability to translate data into business recommendations Ability to work effectively in ambiguity and drive results Role dimensions • Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 3 days in office, 2 days remote • Key Stakeholders: Global & Regional Supply Chain Managers, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Finance, GBS • Direct Reports: None • Travel: None Your qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Finance, or a related discipline. Project management training or certification such as PMP, CAPM, Agile, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent preferred. Demonstrated experience delivering measurable business outcomes through supply chain, operational, or strategic improvement initiatives. What we offer As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home. Compensation • Salary Range $ 89,700 - $120,000 USD • Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.) Benefits (Full Time Employees) • Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from • Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from • Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from • Health Savings Account • Flexible Spending Accounts • Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Company provided Employee Assistance Program • Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans • Voluntary Identity Theft Protection • Voluntary Legal Plan • 401(k) + Company Match • Company provided Maternity Leave • Company provided Bonding Leave • Accrued Paid Time Off • Paid Sick & Safe Time • Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays How and When to Apply If interested in this role, please apply at www.orica.com/careers to Job Requisition 39695 Application Deadline: November 20, 2026 We respect and value all Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug-free workplace. Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status. We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made. 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