Senior Supply Chain Analyst

The Senior Supply Chain Analyst enables an end-to-end, analytics-driven planning environment across Demand, Supply, Inventory, and Excess & Obsolete (E&O) management. The role supports IBP and S&OE processes through advanced analytics, statistical modeling, and digital tools (SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP, Power BI, AI/ML). Responsibilities include evaluating planning performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and driving data-based decisions to improve service, optimize inventory, and reduce E&O exposure.

Responsibilities

Analyze demand forecasts, supply plans, inventory levels, and E&O exposure using statistical models, business inputs, market signals, and planning data to identify trends, risks, anomalies, and improvement opportunities; Support a rolling 24-month Demand, Supply, Inventory, and Finance planning view through reporting, KPI analysis, and preparation for monthly planning reviews, S&OE, and IBP meetings; Develop scenario planning for new product launches, lifecycle changes, demand events, supply constraints, inventory risks, E&O exposure, and cannibalization impacts; Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and Field teams to streamline planning inputs and support timely, data-driven decisions; Provide root-cause analysis, risk assessments, and recommendations tied to service, cost, cash flow, inventory, and operational performance; Maintain records, reports, and presentations supporting planning performance, inventory health, E&O mitigation, and demand/supply shaping initiatives; Manage KPIs such as forecast accuracy/bias, OTIF, backorders, inventory turns, coverage, E&O exposure, and planning adherence against financial and operational targets; Drive continuous improvement of planning analytics, reporting automation, data visibility, and SAP IBP/Power BI capabilities in partnership with IT and business stakeholders; Communicate planning insights, risks, and mitigation plans to cross-functional teams and leadership; Ensure data accuracy and integrity across demand, supply, inventory, and E&O reporting, including AI/ML-generated outputs

Requirements

5–7+ years of experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, inventory management, supply analytics, or related analytical roles; Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field, or equivalent experience; Experience in supply chain planning, demand/supply planning, inventory analytics, or related analytical roles with strong statistical and analytical skills; Strong written/verbal communication, presentation, organizational, and time-management skills in fast-paced environments; Ability to work independently, manage complex projects, and collaborate using BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, QlikView, or SAP Analytics Cloud; Proficiency with ERP/planning systems (SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP), Excel, PowerPoint, forecasting models, and inventory strategies; Strong understanding of forecasting, scenario analysis, and financial/operational impacts; Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Product, Finance, Supply, Operations, and Field teams; Working knowledge of AI/ML, predictive modeling, Python/R, or advanced analytics applications in supply chain; SAP IBP Experience is Required

Nice to have

APICS/ASCM certification or related education/certification preferred; Experience in regulated manufacturing industries, preferably medical devices