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IBPE Automation & Scenario Planning Specialist, Senior

Department: Global S&OP
Reports To: Senior Manager, Integrated Business Planning & Execution

Position Summary

The Supply Chain Automation & Systems Specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining automation solutions, reporting tools, and data pipelines that enhance supply chain visibility, improve operational efficiency, and reduce manual processes.

This role combines supply chain knowledge with technical expertise in Python, SQL, Power BI, and SAP data structures to support inventory optimization, procurement monitoring, manufacturing readiness, and supply chain risk management.

The Specialist will develop tools and workflows that enable the IBPE organization to operate as a proactive Supply Chain Control Tower.

Key Responsibilities

Automation & Digital Solutions

• Develop and maintain Python-based automation solutions.
• Automate recurring reporting and KPI generation.
• Build exception-monitoring tools and alerting capabilities.
• Reduce manual spreadsheet-based processes.
• Support automated inventory and procurement risk monitoring.

Data Engineering & Reporting

• Develop SQL queries and datasets.
• Create and maintain Power BI dashboards.
• Support master data validation and data quality monitoring.
• Build data pipelines supporting supply chain analytics.

SAP Support

• Extract and analyze SAP data.
• Support investigations involving:
  • Inventory discrepancies
  • Purchase orders
  • Material master data
  • Production planning parameters

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for process automation.
• Support implementation of digital solutions.
• Measure productivity improvements resulting from automation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Intermediate to advanced Python skills.
• Strong SQL skills.
• Power BI experience.
• Experience working with ERP data, preferably SAP.

Technical Skills

Required

• Python
• SQL
• Power BI
• Excel Power Query
• Git/GitHub fundamentals

Preferred

• AWS exposure
• SAP PP/MM familiarity
• ETL development
• API integrations

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

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