Data Analyst

Overview

This role is required to provide critical support to RPM’s Center-led Procurement Team in successfully achieving its strategic objectives and furthering the development of our central Procurement model. With the continued expansion of the Procurement team’s scope of work across RPM, this position will enable the enterprise to provide valuable data analytics to Procurement teams across the RPM organization. 

Reporting to the Procurement Process Manager, this role carries great visibility within the organization and will manage important systems to provide market reporting and analytics to support strategic decision making within the Procurement function. This role is vital in enabling RPM’s transition to improved Procurement analytics and driving greater digitalization in supply chain. The position is a key member of the Center Led Procurement team and works closely with RPM’s IT team and Global Service Centers for key project & reporting activities. 

Key Responsibilities

-This role is responsible for: 

• Providing market reporting and analytics to senior Procurement leaders within RPM.
• Driving the digital enhancement of manual reporting and analytics in coordination with central IT function.
• The implementation of Source to Contract software platforms and introduction of new Sourcing processes with Directors of Strategic Sourcing for Direct and Indirect spend.
• Leading relationships with key third party supply chain and sourcing platforms.
• Managing digital RFP generation enabling more effective supplier submission, process management and savings execution.
• Tracking chemicals market data, reports, trends and outlook with analytics linking impacts to key category feed stocks.
• Analysis of material cost forecasts and internal material cost modelling analysis utilizing external market data inputs to provide increased transparency on costs.
• Proactive and formalized support of Procurement team on analytical and digital solutions to support strategy development.
• The identification and launch of new Procurement savings projects through increased data quality and quantity.
• Benchmarking RPM’s processes against industry practices to identify and implement improvements.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, statistics or a related field in Business or Supply Chain.
• At least five years’ experience in data management or analytics, preferably a multinational organization with a background in Procurement or Supply Chain.
• Leading and coordinating Data Systems and / or Project Management activities which are complex and diverse in nature, working with multiple stakeholders across different business functions.
• Proven record of developing and implementing process improvements which are beneficial, measurable and sustainable.
• Knowledge of chemical feed stocks and forecasting would be advantageous.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong data analytics skills developed over time through a combination of practical and academic learning
• Experienced in handling large, complex data sets and proven skills in problem solving.
• Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel and Power BI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to key stakeholders at all levels.
• Track record of supporting Procurement, Supply Chain or a Project-related function as measured by project execution and specified deliverables.
• Focused on delivering defined personal and business objectives to enable the organization to achieve targeted goals.
• Process-oriented approach to work ensuring progress is measurable in order to monitor progress.
• Able to work both alone and within a team, many of whom would are located in different locations and regions of the world.
• Motivated by meeting deadlines, strong execution and results.
• Strong personal work ethic; honest and straightforward; maintains the highest personal and professional ethics
• Work style that is collaborative and supportive. 
• Self-motivated, organized and committed to achieving quality results.

Additional information

• Office based at RPM’s Medina, OH Headquarters with the opportunity for a hybrid approach.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of time.

Benefits and Compensation

• The employee will be eligible to participate in all applicable corporate benefit programs which include a defined benefit pension plan, a company-matched 401(k), medical and dental plans, group life and disability plans, and employee assistance program.  The employee will also be eligible for paid vacation, PTO, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement.  Employee will be eligible for annual merit increases and bonus.