Supply Chain Analytics Lead (contract) 29591

Job Description

Department: Material Operations – Site Planning Location: Boston, MA Classification: GMP Manufacturing / Science

The Supply Chain Analytics Lead supports Vertex Cell and Genetic Therapies (VCGT) by developing and managing supply chain analytics, operational performance metrics, and cost optimization initiatives in a cGMP manufacturing environment. This role provides analytical support across Site Planning, Materials Operations, and Third-Party Logistics (3PL) operations to improve visibility, drive data‑based decision making, and identify opportunities to improve service, inventory performance, and operational efficiency.

The position partners closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, etc. to develop KPIs, perform spend analysis, monitor operational performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The role serves as a key resource for translating operational data into actionable insights that support both tactical execution and long-term strategic planning.

• Develop, maintain, and standardize supply chain performance metrics and dashboards across Site Planning, Materials Operations, and 3PL operations.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, risks, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities impacting operational performance.
• Develop routine reporting and management review materials to support site and supply chain governance processes.
• Provide analytical support for inventory management, material flow, capacity planning, and supply chain execution activities.
• Partner with stakeholders to establish data‑driven performance targets and monitor progress against key operational objectives.

• Establish and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for inventory, service, planning, logistics, scheduling, and operational execution.
• Maintain scorecards and performance dashboards to provide visibility into business performance and operational health.
• Analyze KPI performance trends and recommend corrective actions to address performance gaps.
• Support development of site‑level performance reviews and business performance reporting.
• Identify leading indicators that enable proactive risk identification and issue escalation.

• Develop performance reporting and analytics related to third‑party logistics providers and warehousing operations.
• Monitor logistics, storage, transportation, and inventory‑related performance metrics.
• Conduct analyses to identify opportunities to improve service levels, reduce waste, and optimize logistics processes.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external providers to improve operational visibility and reporting effectiveness.
• Support oversight of 3PL‑related performance, inventory accuracy, and cost drivers.

• Partner with functional stakeholders to improve data quality, reporting consistency, and analytical capabilities.
• Support implementation and enhancement of reporting tools, dashboards, and analytics solutions.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting processes and eliminate manual data management activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing data and operational insights to improve business processes.
• Support special projects aligned with site and organizational priorities.

• Experience in supply chain analytics, planning, logistics, materials management, manufacturing operations, or business analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience developing KPIs, dashboards, scorecards, and performance reporting.
• Experience performing spend analysis, financial modeling, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Understanding of supply chain operations, inventory management, logistics, and planning processes.
• Experience working in a cGMP‑regulated pharmaceutical or…