Supply Chain Data Analyst

About the role

As Frontline's Supply Chain Data Analyst, you will be the analytical engine behind our procurement and operations function - building the data infrastructure, models, and processes that allow a rapidly scaling hardware company to manage supply effectively.

Responsibilities

• Procurement Operations Support (20-30% of work week)
• Actively support Frontline programs with procurement tasks such as supplier set up, PO creation & approval, price updates, material movement, project tracking, securing of sample & trial materials, tracking and monitoring of shipments, etc.
• Internal stakeholder management – establish and support relationships across the numerous functions, commodities and business areas within Frontline
• Closet out weekly procurement reports for leadership analysis including spend analysis and cost modeling
• Ensure correct departmental coding for all billing reconciliation with finance
• Ensure strict compliance to departmental procedures for procurement and escalate to leadership when standards are not met
• Proactively escalate any pricing or lead time changes to leadership
• Actively develop new vendor relationships to reduce time and cost
• Process and Data Improvements (70-80% of work week)
• Identify key issues using a variety of data analysis tools and algorithms across a broad range of areas including: operations, logistics, supply and demand planning, inventory optimization, new product readiness, assist in implementing advanced planning systems
• Determine root cause of issues, develop solutions, drive change management, manage, monitor supply chain efficiencies, and manage both long and short-term customer delivery plans
• Define, analyze, and track key supply chain metrics using data analysis techniques to help assist partnering organizations in making decisions
• Create new mathematical models, processes, systems to solve complicated supply chain problems
• Translate business requirements into technical/project deliverables

Qualifications

• Must Have:
• 3–5+ years in supply chain analysis, procurement operations, or a closely related role
• Advanced proficiency in Excel - macros, pivot tables, regression analysis, and complex data modeling
• Proven ability to build models and reporting tools that are actually used by the business (not just technically sound)
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with limited historical data and process infrastructure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - you translate data findings into clear recommendations for non-technical stakeholders
• Experience managing or supporting procurement operations: PO creation, vendor setup, shipment tracking, billing reconciliation
• Nice-to-Have:
• Familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems
• Background in hardware, manufacturing, or physical goods supply chains - experience with component-level procurement is a strong differentiator
• Experience implementing or improving demand planning or inventory optimization systems
• Familiarity with project management tools for cross-functional coordination