VIE 18 months - Export Supply Operations & Lean

About the role

A family‑owned company, bioMérieux has grown to become a world leader in the field of in vitro diagnostics. For more than 60 years and across the world, we have imagined and developed innovative diagnostics solutions to improve public health. Today, our teams are spread across 46 countries and serve 160 countries with the support of a large distribution network.

Come and join a family‑owned global company with a long‑term vision and a human‑centered culture. 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or a master’s degree, preferably in industrial engineering, production management, or supply chain management.
• Meaningful experience improving operational activities, including Lean management, flow optimization, or production management.
• Knowledge of export operations is a plus.
• Fluent in English.

Skills

• Strong technical knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Lean Management tools and methods, including Value Stream Mapping, A3 problem‑solving, PDCA, and Six Sigma.
• Proficiency with digital tools for activity tracking, optimization, and reporting such as Excel, Power BI, and AI tools.
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Strong interest in solving complex problems and industrial operations.
• Listening skills and curiosity.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently on multiple priorities.
• Skill to synthesize information and remain focused on results.
• Comfortable working in an international environment.