Supply Chain Manager (Business Analyst Background

Supply Chain Manager

We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Supply Chain Manager with a strong background in Business Analysis to lead supply chain optimization initiatives, improve operational performance, and drive data-driven decision-making across procurement, inventory management, logistics, demand planning, and supplier management functions.

The ideal candidate combines deep supply chain expertise with advanced analytical skills, leveraging data insights to improve efficiency, reduce costs, enhance service levels, and support strategic business objectives. This role will partner closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, Finance, Procurement, Sales, IT, and Executive Leadership.

Develop and execute supply chain strategies that align with organizational goals and customer requirements.

Manage end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, inventory planning, warehousing, transportation, and distribution.

Monitor inventory levels and implement strategies to optimize stock availability while minimizing carrying costs.

Lead demand forecasting and supply planning processes to ensure business continuity and service excellence.

Evaluate supplier performance and establish key metrics to improve quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, disruptions, and operational bottlenecks.

Analyze supply chain data, operational workflows, and business processes to identify improvement opportunities.

Develop dashboards, reports, and KPIs that provide actionable insights to stakeholders and leadership.

Perform root cause analysis on service failures, inventory variances, forecasting inaccuracies, and transportation issues.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies.

Partner with IT and business stakeholders to define requirements for ERP, WMS, TMS, and other supply chain technology solutions.

Create business cases and cost-benefit analyses to support strategic investments and process changes.

Leverage data analytics tools to identify trends, measure performance, and drive informed decision-making.

Track and report key supply chain metrics including inventory turns, forecast accuracy, OTIF, fill rates, transportation costs, and supplier performance.

Conduct scenario planning and predictive analysis to support supply chain strategy and capacity planning.

Ensure data accuracy and integrity across supply chain systems and reporting platforms.

Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Customer Service teams to align supply chain activities with business objectives.

Present findings, recommendations, and performance results to senior leadership.

Lead cross-functional projects focused on operational efficiency, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction improvements.

Support organizational change management initiatives related to process and system implementations.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Finance, or a related field.

5+ years of progressive supply chain experience with prior experience as a Business Analyst or in a highly analytical role.

Strong understanding of supply chain planning, procurement, logistics, inventory management, and distribution operations.

Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into actionable solutions.

Advanced proficiency with Excel, data analysis, and reporting tools.

Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.

Strong problem-solving, project management, and stakeholder management skills.

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities.

Master's degree (MBA, Supply Chain Management, Analytics, or related discipline).

APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP) or Six Sigma certification.

Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Alteryx, or other business intelligence and analytics tools.

Experience leading system implementations or digital transformation initiatives.

Knowledge of demand planning, forecasting models, and advanced analytics techniques.

Supply Chain Strategy

Business Analysis

Data Analytics & Reporting

Process Optimization

Forecasting & Demand Planning

Inventory Management

Logistics & Transportation

Supplier Relationship Management

Project Management

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Continuous Improvement

ERP Systems

KPI Development & Performance Measurement

Improved forecast accuracy and inventory performance.

Reduced supply chain and logistics costs.

Increased supplier performance and on-time delivery rates.

Enhanced operational efficiency and process standardization.

Successful implementation of data-driven improvement initiatives.

Achievement of service level and customer satisfaction targets.

This role is ideal for a supply chain professional who can bridge the gap between operations and analytics, using data and business insight to drive measurable supply chain improvements and…