VIE 18 months - Export Supply Operations & Lean
bioMérieux
Summary
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.
Job description
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.
Requirements
- Engineering degree or master's degree, preferably in industrial engineering, production management, or supply chain management
- Strong technical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Management tools and methods, including Value Stream Mapping, A3 problem-solving, PDCA, and Six Sigma
- Meaningful experience improving operational activities, including Lean management, flow optimization, or production management
- Proficiency with digital tools used for activity tracking, optimization, and reporting, such as Excel, Power BI, and AI tools
- Fluent in English
- Knowledge of export operations is a plus
- Knowledge of SAP is a plus
Company overview
bioMérieux is a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics, founded in 1963 as a family-owned company based in Marcy-l'Étoile, France. With over 10,000 employees spread across 45 countries and serving 160 countries through an extensive distribution network, the company specializes in developing innovative diagnostic solutions for both clinical and industrial applications. Their clinical diagnostics help healthcare professionals quickly identify pathologies and contamination sources, while their industrial solutions assist manufacturers in meeting stringent quality and safety standards for food and pharmaceutical products. bioMérieux focuses on three key areas of in vitro diagnostics: microbiology (where they are the world leader), immunoassays for high medical value tests, and molecular biology for syndromic diagnosis of infectious diseases. The company is particularly committed to combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), with three-quarters of their R&D and 80% of their product portfolio dedicated to this critical public health challenge. They also provide comprehensive solutions for sepsis diagnosis and management, as well as diagnostic tools for acute non-infectious conditions like cardiovascular and kidney diseases.