Supply Chain Analyst

Job Category: Supply Chain Job Family: Supply Chain Planning Job Description: 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.