* Supply Excellence Specialist - Americas
📍 Location: SKF Monterrey, Guadalajara ó Puebla
📅 Employment Type: Full-time, Hybrid
Reports to: Manager Americas Supply Excellence
About the Role
At SKF, the Group Supply Chain plays a vital role in the company’s success. An effective supply chain is key to meeting today’s and tomorrow’s business challenges. Our global team contributes to developing and managing a high-quality supplier base to deliver value to our customers.
As a Supply Excellence Specialist, you will participate in strategic sourcing projects with advanced supply chain analytics. You will work in a dynamic environment and collaborate with global SKF communities in Lean, ICR (Integrated Cost Reduction), and Cost Engineering, offering opportunities to work with colleagues worldwide.
You will make a significant contribution to projects linked to various SKF product families.
Key Responsibilities
As Lean Expert:
* Apply Lean principles by leading workshops focused on cost optimization, KPI assessment, and continuous improvement.
* Participate in supplier selection for Lean programs.
* Collect and analyze data on manufacturing processes.
* Facilitate Lean workshops using tools such as Value Stream Mapping.
* Follow up with suppliers to ensure improvement plans are implemented.
As ICR Expert:
* Support SKF factories in developing ICR workshops.
* Promote and apply ICR methodologies based on business needs.
* Prepare workshops in collaboration with regional factories.
* Facilitate idea generation, prioritization, and action plan development.
* Ensure follow-up for feasibility and results.
As Cost Engineering Expert:
* Apply cost modeling and simulations for Should Cost Analysis.
* Support Category Managers in fact-based negotiations and cost identification for new products.
* Perform top-down analysis using statistical principles.
* Establish best practices and maintain a repository of completed projects.
* Collaborate with other departments and provide results to stakeholders.
Requirements
* University degree in Engineering or equivalent.
* Knowledge of manufacturing engineering.
* Strong understanding of business needs.
* Fluent in English.
* Excellent networking skills to build and maintain professional relationships.
* High level of motivation, commitment, and teamwork.
* Experience in project management; Six Sigma is a plus.
* Problem-solving mindset.
Why Join SKF?
* Work on global strategic projects.
* Collaborate with multicultural teams.
* Contribute to key supply chain initiatives.
ID on PPC: (23361)