VIE _ Variable Cost performance - continuous improvement analyst (M/F) _ SINGAPORE

Country

Singapore

City

SINGAPORE

Workplace location

SINGAPORE-FRASERS TWR(SGP)

Employer company

TOTALENERGIES MARKETING ASIA-PACIFIC MIDDLE EAST

Domain

Operations

Type of contract

VIE

12 Months

Experience

Less than 3 years

Context & Environment

You will be granted an accommodation allowance.

Check your eligibility for the program and country specificities on the on the website: https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/qu-est-ce-que-le-volontariat-international.

Please apply in English !

Activities

Join our affiliate TotalEnergies Marketing Asia Pacific in Singapore !

As a Data Analyst – Industrial Performance & Costs, your main activities on this position are :

• Develop and deploy a standardized variable cost and Manufacturing Excellence KPI dashboard covering global lubricants supply chain sites and logistics.
• Establish a consistent methodology for variable cost breakdown, KPI calculation, and savings validation across regions.
• Deliver in-depth variable cost and performance analyses on selected priority plants or supply chain flows.
• Identify a portfolio of Manufacturing Excellence-driven cost-saving initiatives with quantified savings potential.
• Structure and monitor global action plans, ensuring alignment with Manufacturing Excellence governance.
• Support global Manufacturing Excellence reviews with executive-ready reporting and synthesis.
• Track implementation progress and validate realized savings in coordination with Finance and Operations.
• Manufacturing Excellence & Variable Cost Performance Analysis.
• Analyze variable OPEX and cost per ton across global lubricants manufacturing and supply chain activities.
• Link variable cost performance to Manufacturing Excellence levers such as asset utilization, yields, losses, reliability, and standard operating practices.
• Structure and monitor key cost drivers: base oils, additives, packaging components, energy, consumables, subcontracting, yields, and operational losses.
• Perform variance analysis and structured root-cause analysis using Manufacturing Excellence problem-solving tools. Performance Indicators & Manufacturing Excellence KPIs
• Define, calculate, and maintain Manufacturing Excellence and cost performance KPIs (variable cost per ton, OEE drivers, yield, loss rates, energy intensity, logistics cost per delivery).
• Develop standardized dashboards and reporting tools leveraging Excel, Power BI, and SAP extractions.
• Ensure robustness, data integrity, and traceability in compliance with performance management and audit requirements.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly Manufacturing Excellence performance reviews for global governance bodies. Cost Saving Levers & Continuous Improvement
• Identify Manufacturing Excellence-driven value-creation and cost-saving levers across the lubricants value chain.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Manufacturing Excellence methodologies.
• Structure cost-saving action plans with quantified savings, owners, milestones, and implementation roadmaps.
• Support preparation of business cases and contribution to global Manufacturing Excellence prioritization processes.
• Action Plan Deployment & Performance Review Loops
• Support deployment and follow-up of Manufacturing Excellence action plans across sites and regions.
• Track implementation progress and savings realization versus commitments.
• Maintain structured action-tracking tools in line with Manufacturing Excellence governance.

Candidate Profile

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or Business Analytics
• A dual background in Engineering + Business/Finance is highly valued

• Ideally previous experience in manufacturing performance analysis, controlling, supply chain, or continuous improvement
• Exposure to industrial environments (manufacturing, logistics, operations) strongly preferred
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing / Manufacturing Excellence methodologies is a plus

• Strong analytical capability with the ability to manage and interpret complex datasets
• Structured, rigorous, and performance-driven mindset
• Strong synthesis and communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to senior stakeholders
• Proven ability to conduct deep-dive analyses, root cause investigations, and performance diagnostics
• Solid understanding of cost structures (OPEX, variable costs) and operational KPIs (OEE, yields, losses, efficiency)

• Strong problem-solving mindset with a continuous improvement approach
• Ability to work cross-functionally (Operations, Finance, Supply Chain)
• High level of autonomy, ownership, and proactivity
• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain data accuracy and robustness
• Comfortable working in an international and matrix environment

• Advanced Excel skills (data modeling, pivot tables, dashboards, VBA is a plus)
• Exposure to Power BI (data visualization and dashboarding)
• SAP knowledge appreciated (data extraction, controlling or supply chain modules)
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of programming (Python) for data analysis and automation is a strong advantage
• Experience using AI generative tools

Languages:

• English: level C1
• French: level B2

Additional Information

Start date : Q4 2026

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