Senior Analyst - Supply Chain Planning Analytics

Our client is seeking a motivated and analytical Supply Chain Analyst to join a dynamic team. This role focuses on delivering data-driven insights for upstream supply chain processes and supporting planning, analytics, and performance improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate or early-career professional with a strong interest in supply chain management and talent development frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Upstream Analytics & Dashboards:

- Develop dashboards for upstream supply chain performance.

- Provide actionable insights to planners and buyers, highlighting opportunities for service improvement, cost reduction, and cash optimization.

- Support planning teams with periodic upstream data analysis.

Material Master Data:

- Investigate and resolve master data issues in collaboration with business units.

- Monitor adherence to master data standards and report usage metrics.

- Assist in preparing monthly KPI reports related to material master data.

Upstream Supply Chain Scorecard:

- Conduct data accuracy gap analyses across business units for key KPIs.

- Support development of scorecard tools and methodologies.

- Analyze assessment results and present insights to management.

Technology & Process Development:

- Contribute to multi-way data exchange projects.

- Assist in identifying relevant analytics and insights training programs.

- Track and report training effectiveness and completion rates.

Competency & Performance:

- Align KPI competencies with business objectives and integrate them into reporting.

- Identify top performers across business units and track progress trends.

- Support implementation of competency-based performance evaluations.

Desired Candidate Profile:

- Experience: 5-7 years in supply chain or related fields (internships and co-op experience considered valuable).-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

- Interest in talent development and skills management.

- Familiarity with supply chain processes and terminology.

- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

- Understanding of lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Core Competencies:

- Analytical thinking and data interpretation.

- Project management and organizational skills.

- Attention to detail and accuracy.

- Interpersonal and communication skills.

- Adaptability and willingness to learn.

- Creativity and innovation in problem-solving.