Supply Chain Senior Analyst

Ford; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford in Chennai, India is seeking a data analyst to analyze supply chain and business data to identify trends, develop dashboards, and support decision-making.

The role requires advanced Excel skills, PowerPoint proficiency, and collaboration with global teams to deliver actionable insights and automated processes. Strong English communication is essential for stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 4 years in data analysis, supply chain analytics, procurement analytics, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes and operations.
• Advanced Excel skills including Macros, Pivot Tables, Lookup, and data analysis.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Outlook, and other Office apps.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication.
• Experience collaborating with global cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze supply chain and business data to identify trends, insights, and improvement opportunities.
• Collect, validate, consolidate, and maintain data from multiple sources to support reporting requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards, reports, scorecards, and management presentations.
• Perform data analysis to support supply chain operations, purchasing activities, and business decisions.
• Partner with global teams to understand reporting requirements and deliver insights.
• Monitor KPIs and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support business reviews with reports, presentations, and analytical summaries.
• Troubleshoot data issues and ensure quality and integrity of outputs.

Skills

Analytical skills

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology/SCM/Analytics/Statistics

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

Outlook

Job description

• Analyze supply chain and business data to identify trends, insights, and improvement opportunities.
• Collect, validate, consolidate, and maintain data from multiple sources to support business reporting requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance dashboards, reports, scorecards, and management presentations.
• Perform data analysis to support supply chain operations, purchasing activities, and business decision-making.
• Partner with global teams and cross-functional stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and deliver actionable insights.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and macros, to perform data analysis and automate repetitive tasks.
• Leverage analytics and automation tools such as Alteryx and similar platforms to improve process efficiency and data accuracy.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support business reviews by preparing reports, presentations, and analytical summaries.
• Troubleshoot data-related issues and ensure the quality and integrity of reporting outputs.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and provide timely responses to business requirements.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work across different shift schedules based on business needs.

• Understand business objectives and deliver analytical solutions aligned with operational and strategic goals.
• Analyze supply chain, procurement, and operational data to support informed decision-making.
• Design and maintain dashboards, reports, and performance metrics for stakeholders.
• Work closely with global teams and cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and reporting requirements.
• Drive process improvements through automation and data-driven recommendations.
• Support stakeholder engagement through effective communication, collaboration, and presentation of insights.
• Coordinate with operations teams and business partners to ensure timely delivery of data and reporting requirements.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of data used in business reporting.
• Identify risks, trends, and opportunities through data analysis and provide actionable recommendations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Technology, Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in data analysis, supply chain analytics, procurement analytics, or related business functions.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes and business operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Macros, Pivot Tables, Lookup Functions, and Data Analysis techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proven experience collaborating with global teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge or digital adaptability with Alteryx or similar analytics and automation tools.
• Knowledge or digital adaptability with dashboarding and reporting platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent visualization tools.
• Knowledge of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain performance metrics.
• Experience in process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.