Supply Chain Analyst

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of supply chain data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement in areas such as procurement, production, inventory, logistics, transportation and customer service.
• Develop and implement supply chain models and tools to optimize inventory, improve transportation routes, and streamline overall operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Transportation, Logistics, Sourcing, Production, Sales, and Customer Service to understand their needs, share insights, and implement solutions that enhance supply chain performance.
• Monitor key supply chain performance indicators (KPIs), prepare detailed reports on actual costs and service levels, and present findings to management.
• Create and automate intuitive and insightful reports and dashboards with the goal of continuous improvement in reporting processes.
• Identify and resolve complex supply chain issues, developing corrective action plans to achieve desired results and mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies across all supply chain activities.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations analysis role preferred.
• Proven track record of contributing to operational or strategic decisions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to interpret complex data, identify root causes, and propose effective solutions.
• Knowledge of supply chain principles including forecasting, inventory management, logistics, and procurement.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Maximo, SQL, BI tools like Tableau or Power BI) and experience with supply chain planning software is highly desirable.
• A demonstrated ability to translate data into actionable insights and influence decision-making.
• Team player with a collaborative mindset and a willingness to contribute to a positive work environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and present complex information clearly.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and follow-through.
• Ability to work autonomously, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate capability for independent decision-making and problem-solving with minimal oversight.
• Must exercise confidentiality when handling sensitive business information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis on Excel (advanced functions), Outlook, and Word.
• Strong systems aptitude and ability to quickly learn new software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or a related quantitative field is preferred.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
• Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.