Principal Business Analyst - Supply Chain

As a Principal Business Analyst you will:

• Drive Transformation: Partner with business leaders and subject matter experts to understand key strategic and tactical objectives. Ensure the design of solutions that meet these goals and drive operational efficiencies across Supply Chain Management (SCM) and Operational Excellence.
• Lead Demand Solutioning: Oversee the demand solutioning process collaborating with stakeholders to align business objectives with our technology landscape. Ensure seamless integration of business needs with IT solutions to deliver measurable business outcomes.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with Enterprise Architecture and Data Management teams to assess business needs align on the viability of new demands and ensure smooth implementation of solutions.
• Mentor & Coach: Lead by example and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the Business Analysis team. Share best practices coach junior analysts and ensure the highest standards of delivery.
• Deliver Value: Create and present valuechain demand solutions roadmaps and performance measures that align with business goals. Drive highimpact projects from ideation to execution.
• Shape Business Analysis Strategy: Act as a thought leader within the Business Analysis community. Use datadriven insights to evolve our approach to business analysis delivering clear actionable recommendations to enhance workflow and business processes.

Qualifications :

Were looking for a seasoned professional with a proven track record in business analysis and transformation ideally within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Experience: 10 years in a senior or principal business analysis role with a strong background in ERP systems (SAP Oracle Salesforce etc.) manufacturing execution systems (MES QAD PLM) and supply chain management processes.

Expert Knowledge: Deep expertise in SAP Supply Chain modules (MM PP QM SD WM) and the integration of these systems with other enterprise applications.

Leadership Skills: A natural leader with the ability to influence coach and inspire teams while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement and delivering solutions at scale.

Change Management & Process Reengineering: A track record in managing transformation projects process reengineering and driving organisational change with a lean/agile mindset.

Analytical & Communication Skills: Excellent analytical skills combined with the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively to a variety of stakeholders including senior executives and technical teams.

Additional Information :

What We Offer

• Career Growth: Be a key part of our digital transformation journey with opportunities for professional development and career progression within a global enterprise.
• Impactful Work: Lead initiatives that have a direct impact on the efficiency and success of a worldclass business.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate experts in a culture that thrives on innovation collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package and flexible working options that support your wellbeing and worklife balance.

Join us for a great career and competitive compensation & benefits whilst keeping the world a safer place.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers Smiths Group plc)

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers Smiths Group plc)