Supply Chain Business Intelligence - Lead

ZipRecruiter; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global supply chain organization in Belfast is seeking a Lead Supply Chain Business Intelligence professional. This strategic role requires at least 5 years in supply chain analytics, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and SQL. You will lead initiatives to optimize supply, demand, logistics, and procurement functions. This hybrid position offers a dynamic environment for impactful decision-making.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain analytics or related roles.
• Strong track record of leading cross functional initiatives and presenting to executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary analytics partner for senior supply chain leadership.
• Lead projects to improve supply chain efficiency and cost structure.
• Enhance BI reporting infrastructure and implement best practices.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

SQL

DAX

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Engineering

Tools

Salesforce

JIRA

Microsoft Office

SQL Server Management Studio

Job description

Overview

Lead Supply Chain Business Intelligence

Belfast - Hybrid

An experienced and strategic Business Analytics Leader is required to advance the analytical function within our client a global supply chain organisation. This position offers the opportunity to lead impactful initiatives, enhance BI reporting infrastructure, and deliver insights that optimize supply, demand, logistics, and procurement functions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary analytics partner for senior supply chain leadership, translating business priorities into actionable analytical frameworks
• Lead cross functional projects to improve supply chain efficiency, service levels, cost structure, and scalability
• Enhance BI reporting infrastructure by implementing best practices for the design, development, testing, and administration of dashboards and reports
• Interpret and visualize data to deliver compelling insights and data storytelling for supply chain operations
• Build strong relationships with Supply Chain Operations, Finance, and IT teams to ensure alignment on priorities and strategies
• Drive accessible communication across BI initiatives with fast turnaround, clear documentation, and seamless collaboration
• Propose and execute new project strategies with minimal oversight

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain analytics or related roles with a focus on high tech manufacturing
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related field
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Excel, SQL, and DAX
• Familiarity with Salesforce, JIRA, Microsoft Office, and SQL Server Management Studio
• Strong analytical, time management, and problem solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Proven track record of leading cross functional initiatives and presenting to executive leadership

Skills and Assets

• Familiarity with scenario planning, cost modelling, or predictive analytics in a supply chain context
• Experience with AI, machine learning, or big data analytics solutions
• Exposure to Google Looker
• APICS or other relevant certifications
• Strong business and finance acumen to leverage analytics for actionable insights