Supply Chain Analyst

SkillLabs; Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar; On-site; INR 6,00,000 - 8,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A supply chain management firm in Punjab is seeking a professional to manage forecasting, supplier relationships, and performance tracking. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills, along with experience in supply chain software like SAP. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various departments and contribute to strategic decision-making to improve operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze complex data and use advanced analytics tools.
• Clearly present findings and recommendations to management.
• Identify and resolve issues that arise in the supply chain process.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for demand forecasting and supply planning.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and negotiate contracts.
• Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of supply chain performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Technical proficiency

Business acumen

Tools

SAP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Forecasting and planning: Develop and implement strategies for demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory management to maintain a balanced flow of goods.
• Supplier management: Manage relationships with suppliers, research fair pricing, and negotiate contracts.
• Cost reduction: Identify areas for cost reduction through process improvement, new routes, or better supplier agreements.
• Performance monitoring: Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and report on supply chain performance to management.
• Collaboration: Work with various departments, such as logistics, procurement, and production, to ensure smooth operations.
• Process improvement: Help implement new tools and processes to streamline operations and provide recommendations for strategic decision-making.
• Risk mitigation: Monitor the supply chain for potential disruptions and develop plans to mitigate them.
• Data analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret supply chain data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.

Skills and Qualifications

• Analytical skills: Ability to analyze complex data and use advanced analytics tools to model and predict outcomes.
• Communication skills: Clearly present findings and recommendations to management and collaborate effectively with other teams.
• Problem-solving: Identify and resolve issues that arise in the supply chain process.
• Technical proficiency: Experience with supply chain management software like SAP is often required.
• Business acumen: Understand how supply chain operations integrate with overall business objectives.