Supply Chain Operations Analyst

Job Description

Primary Function of Position

The Supply Chain Operations Analyst is responsible for supporting master data governance and executing data quality and analytics initiatives across global supply chain systems. This role combines hands‑on data management with strong analytical capabilities to identify inefficiencies, resolve data issues, and improve operational processes.

The position focuses on maintaining data integrity across key master data domains, including material master, vendor master, source lists, and purchasing info records—while also leveraging analytics to uncover trends, optimize workflows, and streamline manual processes.

This is a strong developmental opportunity to learn how supply chain data and planning parameters directly drive business performance, including MRP stability, inventory optimization, and supplier execution.

Essential Job Duties - Specific responsibilities and tasks an individual would be expected to perform in the role may shift. Additional job duties may be determined by functional managers.

• Execute data cleansing activities across core master data domains:
  • Material master (planning parameters, lot sizes, procurement types, MRP fields)
  • Vendor master and supplier records
  • Source lists and purchasing info records
  • BOM‑related and purchasing‑relevant attributes as applicable
• Identify, investigate, and resolve data quality issues using established governance processes and tools
• Perform ongoing data audits, validations, and exception tracking to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems
• Query, manipulate, and analyze large datasets to:
  • Identify data inconsistencies, gaps, and errors
  • Detect trends and root causes of recurring issues
  • Support data‑driven decision making
• Develop and refine datasets used for reporting, governance, and operational execution
• Translate raw data into actionable insights to support improvements in planning accuracy, procurement execution, and inventory management
• Identify opportunities to optimize, enhance, and streamline manual processes, particularly in:
  • Data maintenance workflows
  • Reporting and data validation processes
  • Exception management
• Facilitate cross‑functional discussions to map current‑state processes and support the development of scalable solutions (e.g., templates, standardized workflows, basic automation) to improve efficiency and consistency
• Partner with stakeholders to reduce manual effort and improve data flow across systems
• Maintain and update key planning parameters, including:
  • ABC indicators
  • Lot sizing procedures
  • Coverage profiles
  • Basic procurement and planning attributes
• Partner with Planning, Procurement, Logistics, Finance, IT, and Supply Chain Risk teams to:
  • Resolve data discrepancies
  • Align on data definitions and requirements
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives
• Execute transactional workflows within SAP (ECC/S4), including updates, validations, and approvals
• Support development of data quality metrics, dashboards, and basic reporting outputs

• Track and communicate data quality trends, issues, and progress against remediation efforts