Supply Chain Analyst

The Supply Chain Analyst provides analysis and business system support to the Supply Chain Management Team. Identifies, designs and implements system improvements and changes. 

What you’ll do:

• Analyze supply chain data related to demand, inventory, procurement, production, logistics, and distribution to identify trends, gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support demand and supply planning by reviewing customer demand, sales trends, stock levels, lead times, and production requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure optimum stock availability while minimizing excess, obsolete, or slow-moving inventory.
• Prepare regular reports, dashboards, and analysis on supply chain performance indicators such as forecast accuracy, inventory days, service levels, fill rate, lead time, stock-outs, and excess stock.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, warehouse, logistics, sales, finance, and customer service teams to ensure timely availability of materials and finished goods.
• Identify root causes for supply gaps, delivery delays, inventory variances, or planning deviations and recommend corrective actions.
• Support Sales and Operations Planning activities by consolidating data, validating assumptions, and providing analytical inputs for decision-making.
• Track supplier, vendor, and logistics performance and highlight deviations affecting cost, quality, delivery, or service levels.
• Maintain accuracy of planning and master data in ERP or supply chain systems, including item codes, lead times, safety stock, reorder levels, and planning parameters.
• Assist in cost optimization and process improvement initiatives across supply chain operations through data analysis and continuous improvement methods.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and presentations for management review, business planning, and operational meetings.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable supply chain processes
• Must have skills:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification or certification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Data Analytics, or Operations Management will be an added advantage.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, inventory management, logistics, procurement analytics, or operations analytics.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, dairy, food processing, or consumer goods industry will be preferred
• Communication skills - written and verbal
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data analysis, reporting, and dashboard preparation.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar planning systems.
• Ability to interpret large data sets and convert analysis into meaningful business insights.
• Good understanding of demand planning, inventory management, procurement, logistics, production planning, and supply chain KPIs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across functions.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on accuracy, efficiency, and service excellence.