The Timken Company · 19 hours ago
Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Analyst
North Canton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe Timken Company is a global leader in motion and power transmission, and they are seeking a Supply Chain Continuous Improvement Analyst. The primary goal of this role is to develop future supply chain leadership by executing Lean training, performing detailed data analysis, and managing sustainable improvement projects.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Lead and implement Supply Chain Continuous Improvement projects using strong analytical, technical, and project management skills
Conduct comprehensive analysis of supply chain operations to identify and propose continuous improvement initiatives
Analyze relationships between demand variability, service levels, inventory investments, and supply operating fundamentals; translate findings into actionable recommendations
Configure, maintain, and optimize SAP processes and transactional flows relevant to supply chain operations; partner with IT and functional teams for system enhancements, testing, and rollouts
Develop, pilot, and deploy automation solutions (RPA, macros, scripts, workflows) to eliminate manual work, improve data quality, and accelerate process throughput
Use programming and scripting (Python, VB, TypeScript, SQL, ABAP, or other relevant languages) to extract, transform, and analyze data, create lightweight tools, or integrate systems where appropriate
Build and maintain dashboards and analytics (Power BI, MS Project, SAP BW/HANA) to monitor KPIs, track project outcomes, and provide decision support to stakeholders
Implement solutions effectively, ensuring measurable improvements in customer service, inventory management, demand variability, or cost reduction
Provide regular project updates to Supply Chain leadership and communicate complex findings clearly to stakeholders at all levels
Develop and utilize a strong troubleshooting toolset (root cause analysis, statistical analysis, process mapping) to address and resolve supply chain challenges
Create and maintain technical and process documentation, SOPs, and training materials for both system and process changes
Qualification
Required
Lead and implement Supply Chain Continuous Improvement projects using strong analytical, technical, and project management skills
Conduct comprehensive analysis of supply chain operations to identify and propose continuous improvement initiatives
Analyze relationships between demand variability, service levels, inventory investments, and supply operating fundamentals; translate findings into actionable recommendations
Configure, maintain, and optimize SAP processes and transactional flows relevant to supply chain operations; partner with IT and functional teams for system enhancements, testing, and rollouts
Develop, pilot, and deploy automation solutions (RPA, macros, scripts, workflows) to eliminate manual work, improve data quality, and accelerate process throughput
Use programming and scripting (Python, VB, TypeScript, SQL, ABAP, or other relevant languages) to extract, transform, and analyze data, create lightweight tools, or integrate systems where appropriate
Build and maintain dashboards and analytics (Power BI, MS Project, SAP BW/HANA) to monitor KPIs, track project outcomes, and provide decision support to stakeholders
Implement solutions effectively, ensuring measurable improvements in customer service, inventory management, demand variability, or cost reduction
Provide regular project updates to Supply Chain leadership and communicate complex findings clearly to stakeholders at all levels
Develop and utilize a strong troubleshooting toolset (root cause analysis, statistical analysis, process mapping) to address and resolve supply chain challenges
Create and maintain technical and process documentation, SOPs, and training materials for both system and process changes
Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and trends
Hands-on SAP experience—configuration, support, or functional use—preferably in modules such as MM, SD, PP, or WM; familiarity with SAP reporting (BW/HANA), Fiori, IDocs, BAPIs, etc. is highly desirable
Proven experience designing and implementing automation solutions (Blue Prism, Power Automate, VB, Power Query)
Programming and scripting skills (Python, VB, Typescript, SQL, ABAP, or equivalent) to support data extraction, ETL, analytics, and integration tasks
Proficiency with BI and visualization tools (Power BI) to create insightful dashboards and self-service reports
Strong learning agility and capacity to adapt to new tools, systems, and business challenges
Proven experience in process analysis, Lean methodologies, and problem-solving (DMAIC, A3, value stream mapping)
Effective team collaboration and cross-functional communication skills; ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated project management experience with successful project execution and measurable outcomes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Minimum: Bachelor's degree in technical and/or business field (Engineering, IT, Mathematics, Supply Chain, Analytics, Business, etc.) with 5+ years related experience
Preferred
Master's degree in technical and/or business field (Engineering, IT, Mathematics, Supply Chain, Analytics, Business, etc.) with 1+ years related experience
Demonstrated project management experience in SAP implementations/upgrades
Proven experience in data analytics, automation, and/or supply chain
Company
The Timken Company
The Timken Company provides friction management and power transmission solutions for many major market segments.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$652.07M2024-05-16Post Ipo Debt· $652.07M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Richard Kyle
President and Chief Executive Officer
Michael Discenza
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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