ANALYST SUPPLY CHAIN

Cemex US; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cemex US is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to generate monthly demand plans based on the S&OP consensus. You will work with Commercial and Operations to validate and optimize plans using statistical demand analysis to reduce forecast error and better serve customers.

The role emphasizes forecasting models, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive supply chain efficiency. Strong Excel and SAP IBP experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in analytics, engineering, mathematics, supply chain, or related field.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects successfully.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong systems aptitude and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Run monthly and weekly statistical demand models to support the supply optimization model.
• Maintain and improve forecasting levels and models to reduce forecast error.
• Review commercial forecasts and collaborate with the commercial team to improve accuracy.
• Prepare and distribute monthly forecast accuracy reports for S&OP stakeholders.
• Support logistics planning budget processes.
• Analyze market and demand fluctuations to improve weekly planning inputs.
• Advise the S&OP team on how demand events impact sales using statistical forecasts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics, Supply Chain

Tools

Excel

Pivot tables

Microsoft Access

SAP BI/BW

SAP IBP

Python

R

Anaplan

Job description

Company Overview

Cemex US is a leader in the building materials industry, known for our innovation, quality, and operational excellence. With over a century of expertise, we are committed to delivering products and services that meet the needs of our customers and communities across the globe. At Cemex, we believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team. Join us and build your career with a company that is

Cemex US is a leader in the building materials industry, known for our innovation, quality, and operational excellence. With over a century of expertise, we are committed to delivering products and services that meet the needs of our customers and communities across the globe. At Cemex, we believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team. Join us and build your career with a company that is Building a Better Future.

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for the generation of the monthly demand plan based on the S&OP Consensus Meeting. This role works closely with the Commercial and Operation teams to validate and optimize monthly plans. The main elements of this job focus on statistical demand analysis and commercial forecast analysis to reduce forecast error and better serve our customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Run monthly and weekly statistical demand models to provide as an input to the supply optimization model and as guidance to share with commercial planners.


• Maintain, test and improve statistical forecasting levels and models to continuously improve statistical forecast results.


• Review and analyze commercial forecast to spot opportunity areas and work with commercial team to improve forecast accuracy.


• Prepare and distribute monthly forecast accuracy reports to key S&OP stakeholders


• Support logistics planning budget process.


• Analyze current market and segment demand fluctuations to improve weekly supply planning models demand input.


• Function as the primary expert regarding customer demand. Use this expertise to advise the S&OP team regarding how various demand events impact sales and be able to present statistical forecasts and explain the business and statistical assumptions used.


• Master data management monitoring and managing assignation of customer segmentation and market information.


• Provide ad-hoc analysis to support regional logistics operation as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics, Supply Chain, or related field of study from an accredited college/university


• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects successfully


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Strong systems aptitude and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications with emphasis on Excel

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong analytical/math-based skills with a high level of attention to detail


• Advanced MS Office especially with Excel (formulas, pivot tables, charts, etc.)


• Experience with Microsoft Access, SAP BI/BW, SAP IBP or other external data systems preferred


• Knowledge of Python, R, Anaplan, APO, IBP, and other Analytics/Statistical tools


• Knowledge of statistical forecasting and forecasting methodology


• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to travel as needed

Working Conditions

• Capable to work extended hours as needed


• Capable of working in an open concept office environment

Physical Requirements

• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree.


• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently.


• Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time.


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors.

Legal Notices

CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.

CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.

Arizona Smoke-Free Act. CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes
36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.

• 36-601.01

CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page. (https://www.cemexusa.com/careers/life-at-cemex/benefits-well-being).

CEMEX es una institución EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/acción afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad física o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientación sexual, información genética, identidad de género, o expresión de género en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.