Continuous Improvement Specialist, Commercial Operations

Electrolux Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Electrolux products

Family-friendly benefits

Learning opportunities and career path

Job summary

Electrolux Group North America is seeking a Continuous Improvement Specialist, Commercial Operations, to drive Cost to Serve optimization across the North America commercial organization. You will partner with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Operations and Finance to identify opportunities, reduce costs, and improve performance using Lean methods.

The role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to influence stakeholders, with a bias for delivering measurable business results in

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in continuous improvement, commercial operations, business operations, supply chain, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Lean methodologies; Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; SAP and/or IBP experience preferred.
• Knowledge of commercial operations, sales operations, supply chain, S&OP, and cost-to-serve concepts.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cost to Serve optimization and continuous improvement initiatives across the North America commercial organization.
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify improvement opportunities, establish performance baselines, and measure business impact.
• Drive projects focused on reducing returns, transportation damages, obsolescence, scrap, and other avoidable costs.
• Improve order fulfillment performance, delivery reliability, customer compliance, and overall commercial operations effectiveness.
• Facilitate process mapping, root cause analysis, and implementation of sustainable process improvements using Lean methodologies.
• Develop, track, and report KPIs to measure project performance, operational improvements, and cost savings.
• Prepare and present business cases, project updates, and recommendations to leadership.
• Support the adoption of continuous improvement practices and operational excellence capabilities across the commercial organization.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

IBP

Job description

Job Description

Join us to create change and have an impact in homes around the world.

At Electrolux, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living. Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.

Where you’ll be

This position will be based in the Charlotte, NC HQ; hybrid work policy model.

All About the Role

Continuous Improvement (CI) is a strategic capability at Electrolux, driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and sustainable business performance. The Continuous Improvement Specialist, Commercial Operations, leads Cost to Serve optimization and process improvement initiatives across the North America commercial organization. This role partners closely with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance to identify opportunities, eliminate waste, reduce costs, and improve operational performance through data-driven decision making and Lean methodologies. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and project leadership capabilities with the ability to influence stakeholders, drive cross-functional alignment, and deliver measurable business results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Cost to Serve optimization and continuous improvement initiatives across the North America commercial organization.


• Analyze operational and financial data to identify improvement opportunities, establish performance baselines, and measure business impact.


• Drive projects focused on reducing returns, transportation damages, obsolescence, scrap, and other avoidable costs.


• Improve order fulfillment performance, delivery reliability, customer compliance, and overall commercial operations effectiveness.


• Facilitate process mapping, root cause analysis, and implementation of sustainable process improvements using Lean methodologies.


• Develop, track, and report KPIs to measure project performance, operational improvements, and cost savings.


• Prepare and present business cases, project updates, and recommendations to leadership.


• Support the adoption of continuous improvement practices and operational excellence capabilities across the commercial organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree


• 4+ years of experience in continuous improvement, commercial operations, business operations, supply chain, sales operations, or a related field, including experience leading process improvement initiatives.


• Working knowledge of Lean methodologies; Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.


• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; SAP and/or IBP experience preferred.


• Knowledge of commercial operations, sales operations, supply chain, S&OP, and cost-to-serve concepts


• Ability to travel domestically up to 10%.

Benefits highlights

• Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services


• Family-friendly benefits


• Insurance policy planExtensive learning opportunities and flexible career path

Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Find more on: Electrolux Group North America: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/northamerica/ Electrolux Group Careers: https://career.electroluxgroup.com/global/en

Electrolux Consumer Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request through [e-mail]. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.