BI Analyst – Supply Chain

Our client is currently seeking an BI Analyst, Supply Chain Digital Operations. This position requires a deep understanding of business intelligence and supply chain analytics within a manufacturing environment. The Analyst will lead KPI generation of supply chain and procurement activities to drive visibility, innovation, efficiency, and agility across the supply chain function.

Key Responsibilities

• Partnering with supply chain stakeholder disciplines (ex. Procurement, planning, logistics, program management, etc) and cross-functional organizations to identify KPIs and analysis that can drive visibility and efficiency to deliver value to the client.
• Work with stakeholders to identify analytical gaps in supply chain management.
• Foster cross-functional support for initiative activities
• Propose appropriate working structures, timelines, and project plans necessary to track and manage progress

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute a data-driven strategy to enhance supply chain operations, improve forecasting accuracy, reduce costs, and mitigate risks.
• Collaborate with leadership to align BI and digital initiatives with business objectives and overall company strategy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, operations, and procurement, to integrate BI solutions seamlessly into existing environment.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including supply chain leaders, operations managers, and business executives, to understand their requirements and priorities and translate them into data-driven solutions.
• Analytics:
• Oversee the collection, processing, and analysis of large datasets from multiple sources to extract actionable insights and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in data visualization and apply to solve supply chain challenges.

You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree computer science, supply chain management, engineering, finance, in business administration, or related field
• Technical expertise in data extraction, exploration, modeling, and visualization using SQL, Python / R, PowerBI, Tableau, etc
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with financial decision models and technical/business case creation (Cash-to-Cash conversion, ROI, TCO, etc.)
• System thinker that can clearly articulate technical requirements between brand and technical teams
• Experience in SAP or other MRP/ERP programs
• Possesses a thorough understanding of supply and demand material requirements planning, procurement, sourcing, logistics, materials management & warehousing.
• Proven track record of BI analysis, with at least 5 years of experience in supply chain BI development.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into data-driven solutions that deliver tangible value and ROI.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to drive change and lead cross-functional initiatives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles, processes, and technologies, with a passion for driving innovation and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with best practices around successful software implementation.