Supply Chain Business Analyst (Contract)

Novelis North America HQ•Atlanta, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents. Novelis North America is seeking a contract professional to support our Product Management team, focused on planning and coordinating materials for automotive customers. This role sits at the center of the supply chain and ensures customer orders move smoothly from production through delivery. You will track work in progress materials, identify risks that could impact customer delivery, and work closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, and Plant teams to resolve issues. This is a hands-on planning and coordination role suited for someone who is comfortable working with data, managing priorities, and communicating across teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in preventing customer disruptions by ensuring materials are planned, prioritized, and delivered on time. Your work directly supports customer satisfaction and operational continuity. Novelis is committed to its purpose of Shaping a Sustainable World Together, and this role supports that mission by enabling reliable, efficient supply chain execution. Please note: this is a contract position with an expected end date of October 31, 2026.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field
5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, production planning, or manufacturing operations
Experience working in a large or multinational manufacturing environment (automotive preferred)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to work with large data sets
Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, cleansing, reporting)
SAP experience required; SAP APO experience strongly preferred
Ability to extract data from SAP, analyze it, and make recommendations
Strong communication skills and comfort working with cross functional teams
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt in a fastmoving environment
Knowledge of manufacturing; planning, scheduling, finance/budgeting, and/or quality systems
Excellent interpersonal and project management skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, multidimensional environment
Proven track record to meet tight deadlines with emphasis on sustained accuracy and attention to detail
Must be willing to work onsite 4 days per week
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship

Responsibilities

Track customer orders and materials as they move through the end-to-end supply chain
Identify and escalate urgent or high-risk items that could impact customer deliveries
Allocate available materials to customers based on urgency and “fair share” guidelines
Provide regular order and material status updates to Sales and Customer Service teams
Partner with Supply Chain and Plant Scheduling teams to prioritize production and deliveries
Analyze planning and SAP data to identify issues, root causes, and improvement opportunities
Build and maintain tracking tools and reports (primarily in Excel)
Coordinate material routing with Supply Chain and Engineering teams
Support alternative material usage or re‑application when supply constraints exist
Communicate clearly with stakeholders, including senior leadership, when issues arise
Foster effective communication and close collaboration with Account Managers and cross functional teams to ensure business objectives are met
Profitably manage growth through defining asset loading plans (regional and inter-regional product translation and supply plans).
Support sales and market strategy objectives while understanding market impacts and competitive landscape to identify opportunities and proactive decision making