Supply Chain Modeling and Simulation Analyst (Remote)

Cencora; Illinois; Remote; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a talented Analyst of Supply Chain Modeling and Simulation to lead the design and development of tools that enhance data-driven decision-making. This full-time position requires a strong understanding of distribution processes and analytical skills, with a focus on collaboration across teams. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits, fostering an inclusive culture that supports team members' well-being.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision care

Comprehensive wellness benefits

Paid parental leave

Professional development resources

Mentorship programs

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with simulation tools.
• Project Management / Agile experience.

Responsibilities

• Create simulation models for distribution centers.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams.
• Design interactive business intelligence dashboards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Degree in Operations Research

Degree in Business Analytics

Degree in Data Science

Tools

AnyLogic

Arena

PowerBI

Tableau

Qlik

Job description

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today!

Job Details

We are seeking a talented and experienced Analyst of Supply Chain Modeling and Simulation to lead and collaborate on the design, development, and deployment of tools and strategies that will enable more effective data-driven decision making. This individual will provide guidance through advanced analytics modeling and optimizing facilities within the Supply Chain. The Analyst should have a firm understanding of end-to-end distribution processes and analytical skills.

1. Create simulation models of our distribution centers that will help determine efficiency opportunities.
2. Work closely with other teams, such as Engineering and Operations, in the validation of the models and in the design of potential scenarios that will improve the total outcome.
3. Collaborate in developing a cost to serve model.
4. Implement and support the new in-house modeling capabilities - process, tools, training.
5. Collaborate in the creation of business cases to close gaps and define capex requirements.
6. Provide advice and insights on improving existing capabilities.
7. Design interactive business intelligence dashboards to share input and outputs.
8. Develop and train team members to utilize self-service modeling functionality.
9. Stay up to date with modeling and simulation trends.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education:

• A degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Quantitative Methods, Business Analytics, Data Science, or related field, or equivalent professional qualification/workplace skills.
• Hands-on experience using simulation and analytical tools.
• Typically requires 1-3 years of directly related and progressively responsible experience.
• Project Management / Agile hands-on experience.
• The ideal candidate will be a skilled communicator with experience telling compelling stories through data-driven insights.

Skills and Abilities:

• Practical knowledge of tools, frameworks, and technologies such as Simulation (AnyLogic, Arena, EnterpriseDynamics, ProModel, etc.), Business intelligence (PowerBI, Tableau, Qlik).
• Experience pulling and cleaning data from Cloud Platforms (Google, Azure) or Supply Chain Tools (ERP, WMS, TMS, Inventory & Forecasting Tools).
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills to evaluate business problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions.
• Team-oriented and collaborative working style.
• Growth mindset, positive attitude, and strong interest in solving business challenges and adapting to a changing work environment.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to work with diverse technical and business teams.
• Presentation skills: ability to present technical information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and tactful discretion.
• Ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to determine the appropriate level of detail for tasks.
• Ability to interact well with others both face-to-face and remotely in a multidisciplinary environment.

What Cencora offers

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that foster an inclusive culture and support our team members' purpose-driven lives. Our offerings include medical, dental, vision care, and a comprehensive suite of wellness benefits covering physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects. We support working families with backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave. We also offer various training programs, professional development resources, mentorship, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and more. For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora.

Additional Details

Position: Full-time

Salary Range*

$56,500 - $83,270

*This range reflects a national average; actual salary may vary based on location, with adjustments for specific states.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cencora is committed to equal opportunity employment without discrimination and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the employment process. For accommodation requests, contact 888.692.2272 or email [e-mail].