VIE 18 months - Export Supply Operations & Lean

bioMérieux; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

bioMérieux invites applications for an 18-month VIE assignment in St. Louis. You will support the U.S.

Export Supply Operations, driving Lean improvements, coordinating exports, and developing reports to enhance efficiency and resilience across teams in France and the U.S. The role requires engineering or master's in a related field, strong Lean and Six Sigma skills, and fluency in English. Proficiency with Excel, Power BI, and SAP is a plus, with a willingness to work in an international

Qualifications

• Engineering or master's degree in industrial engineering, production management, or supply chain.
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools: Value Stream Mapping, A3, PDCA, Six Sigma.
• Experience improving operational activities through Lean and flow optimization.
• Knowledge of export operations is a plus.
• Proficient with Excel, Power BI, and AI tools; SAP a plus.
• Fluent in English and able to work in an international environment.

Responsibilities

• Immerse yourself in the activities of the U.S. Export Supply Operations teams, including Export Coordination and Replenishment Planning.
• Perform and optimize operational tasks related to Export Coordination and/or Replenishment Planning.
• Identify continuous improvement projects that strengthen operational resilience and eliminate non-value-added tasks.
• Implement identified projects in order of priority.
• Develop reports and management tools that improve visibility into and control of operational activities.
• Document processes and confirm that teams understand and consistently apply them.
• Measure and communicate the results achieved.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Lean Management

Six Sigma

Value Stream Mapping

A3 problem-solving

PDCA

Industrial engineering

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Master's in industrial engineering / production management / supply chain

Tools

Excel

Power BI

AI tools

SAP

Job description

A family-owned company, bioMérieux has grown to become a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics. For more than 60 years and across the world, we have imagined and developed innovative diagnostics solutions to improve public health. Today, our teams are spread across 46 countries and serve 160 countries with the support of a large distribution network.

Come and join a family-owned global company with a long-term vision, and a human-centered culture.

Our Export Supply Operations team is seeking a V.I.E. team member for our St. Louis site to support and improve operational performance and robustness. This 18-month assignment within the U.S. Export Supply Operations team will help stabilize and strengthen operational processes while ensuring alignment with the teams in France.

As part of the Export Supply Operations team, you will contribute to the development and transformation of our export operations in St. Louis, Missouri. You will support and participate in day-to-day operations and implement Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to increase process efficiency.

What will your mission be ?

• Immerse yourself in the activities of the U.S. Export Supply Operations teams, including Export Coordination and Replenishment Planning.
• Perform and optimize operational tasks related to Export Coordination and/or Replenishment Planning.
• Identify continuous improvement projects that strengthen operational resilience and eliminate non-value-added tasks.
• Implement identified projects in order of priority.
• Develop reports and management tools that improve visibility into and control of operational activities.
• Document processes and confirm that teams understand and consistently apply them.
• Measure and communicate the results achieved.

Who are you?

• You hold an engineering degree or a master's degree, preferably in industrial engineering, production management, or supply chain management.
• You have strong technical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Management tools and methods, including Value Stream Mapping, A3 problem-solving, PDCA, and Six Sigma.
• You already have meaningful experience improving operational activities, including Lean management, flow optimization, or production management.
• Knowledge of export operations is a plus.
• You are proficient with digital tools used for activity tracking, optimization, and reporting, such as Excel, Power BI, and AI tools. Knowledge of SAP is also a plus.
• You have a strong interest in solving complex problems and in industrial operations. You are known for your listening skills and curiosity.
• You take initiative and can work independently on multiple priorities at the same time. You are able to synthesize information and remain focused on results.
• You are comfortable working in an international environment.
• You are fluent in English.

bioMérieux welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.