Supply Chain Excellence Strategy & Analytics Specialist

Orica; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) match

Job summary

Orica in Centennial, CO, is seeking a Supply Chain Excellence Strategy & Analytics Specialist to enable data-driven decision making, project execution, and process improvement across North America. The role focuses on translating fragmented data into actionable insights to support network optimization, cost-to-serve, and digital enablement.

You will deliver hands-on analytics, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed transformations into operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain analytics, network optimization, cost-to-serve, logistics, planning, procurement, or distribution.
• Experience with analytics/automation tools such as Power BI, Power Query, and Power Automate.

Responsibilities

• Support Supply Chain initiatives through PMO governance, project tracking, risk management, and benefits realization.
• Participate in process improvement and value realization activities, including network optimization, cost management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deliver actionable supply chain analytics, dashboards, and insights that support performance management and strategic decision making.
• Improve data quality, reporting effectiveness, and performance measurement across the Supply Chain organization.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity through AI, automation, and analytics.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree qualified

Tools

Power BI

Power Query

Power Automate

Job description

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

About The Role – Supply Chain Excellence Strategy & Analytics Specialist

We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a Supply Chain Excellence Strategy & Analytics Specialist within our North American Headquarters in Centennial CO focused on enabling data-driven decision making, structured project execution, process improvement, and AI-enabled transformation across the North America Supply Chain organization.

Additionally, this role will aid in the translation of fragmented operational, financial, and supply chain data into actionable insights that support strategic initiatives, including network optimization, cost-to-serve analysis, cost management, process efficiency, and digital enablement. The position will provide hands‑on analytical, project management, and continuous improvement support to ensure initiatives are not only delivered but sustainably embedded into business operations.

What you will be doing

• Support Supply Chain initiatives through effective PMO governance, project tracking, risk management, and benefits realization.
• Participate in process improvement and value realization activities, including network optimization, cost management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deliver actionable supply chain analytics, dashboards, and insights that support performance management and strategic decision making.
• Improve data quality, reporting effectiveness, and performance measurement across the Supply Chain organization.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce manual effort, and strengthen decision‑making through AI, automation, and analytics.
• Build collaborative relationships across functions to enable alignment, execution, and sustainable business outcomes.

Metrics

• Improve visibility and quality of supply chain performance insights.
• Deliver reliable analytics that support strategic and operational decision making.
• Strengthen PMO discipline and execution of Supply Chain Excellence initiatives.
• Support measurable cost, productivity, process, or service improvements.
• Contribute to sustainable implementation of process improvements and strategic initiatives.
• Support expected outcomes as defined in project charters, business cases etc., including embedded analytics, stronger PMO governance, accelerated network optimization and cost‑to‑serve execution.

What you will bring

• Experience in supply chain analytics, network optimization, cost-to-serve, logistics, planning, procurement, or distribution.
• Experience with tools such as Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, or other analytics / automation tools.
• Project management experience with preference for Lean Six Sigma certification
• Exposure to AI literacy, automation, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience in a regional or matrixed organization.

Proven Skills

• Strategic thinker
• High degree of integrity (open, honest)
• Results oriented and customer focused
• Collaborative and influencing
• Ability to work with ambiguity
• Personal development
• Strong analytical skills, business acumen, negotiation & problem-solving skills
• Ability to self-manage workload, priorities and work

Role dimensions

• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 3 days in office, 2 days remote
• Key Stakeholders: Global & Regional Supply Chain Managers, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Finance, GBS
• Direct Reports: None
• Travel: None

Your qualifications

• Mining, Oil & Gas, Industrial, and other relevant B2B Marketing industries
• Degree qualified, minimum 3-5 years’ experience
• Project management certification or training, such as PMP, CAPM, Agile, Lean Six Sigma.

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation

• Salary Range $ 89,700 - $120,000 USD
• Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan

(Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Benefits (Full Time Employees)

• Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from
• Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
• Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
• Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Company provided Maternity Leave
• Company provided Bonding Leave
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick & Safe Time
• Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays

We respect and value all

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug‑free workplace.

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Application Deadline: September 12, 2026