Supply Chain Analyst

NZ Blood Service; Albert-Eden; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Blood and Organ Service in Auckland or Christchurch is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to turn data into insights across demand planning, inventory and logistics. You will develop dashboards and reporting, support transformation initiatives, and partner with stakeholders to improve processes that keep lifesaving blood products flowing.

The role suits analytical problem-solvers with Excel, Power BI/Tableau experience, and a passion for health system efficiency.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in supply chain, business analytics, data analytics, information systems, operations management or a related field.
• Advanced Excel skills including data manipulation, modelling and analysis.
• Experience developing dashboards and reporting using Power BI, Tableau or similar tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends and provide practical recommendations.
• Understanding of supply chain, inventory, demand planning, logistics or procurement processes.
• Experience supporting process improvement, system implementation or project activities.

Responsibilities

• Analyse demand, inventory, logistics, supplier and broader supply chain data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPI reporting and performance insights.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Support process improvement and transformation initiatives through analysis, documentation, testing and reporting.
• Work with stakeholders across the organisation to understand business needs and deliver practical solutions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Dashboard development

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Education

Supply chain / analytics degree

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Power Query

ERP / P2P

Job description

About New Zealand Blood and Organ Service

New Zealand Blood and Organ Service (NZBS) is dedicated to saving lives. Every year, tens of thousands of generous people donate their time, blood and plasma to us for free. In addition to our vein to vein service in transfusion we also provide national services in organ transplantation, cellular therapies and tissue banking. We exist to ensure the efficient delivery of safe blood and tissue products on a time critical basis throughout New Zealand and through the generosity of our donors, we are able to help save lives.

Our shared values are at the heart of our organisation's culture and guide our behaviour each and every day. These values inspire, motivate us and drive us to provide the very best service to the New Zealand public.

Watch thisvideoto see what our people say about the NZBS values they admire the most.

About the Role

We are excited to invite applications for a newly created Supply Chain Analyst role within our Planning team, part of the wider Planning and Supply Chain function.

This role can be based in either Auckland or Christchurch.

The role combines supply chain analytics, business intelligence, process improvement and project support. You will develop and maintain reporting, dashboards and analytical models that support demand planning, inventory management and wider supply chain performance.

You will also provide analytical support for transformation initiatives, system improvements and business improvement projects.

Working closely with stakeholders across NZBS, you will turn data into meaningful insights, identify risks and opportunities, and help improve the processes and systems that support the delivery of lifesaving blood and blood products throughout New Zealand.

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyse demand, inventory, logistics, supplier and broader supply chain data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, KPI reporting and performance insights.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Support process improvement and transformation initiatives through analysis, documentation, testing and reporting.
• Work with stakeholders across the organisation to understand business needs and deliver practical solutions

About You

You are a curious and analytical problem-solver who enjoys working with data and people. You can translate complex information into clear insights and recommendations that support decision-making.

You will ideally have:

• A relevant qualification or equivalent experience in supply chain, business analytics, data analytics, information systems, operations management or a related field.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data manipulation, modelling and analysis.
• Experience developing dashboards and reporting using Power BI, Tableau or similar tools.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, challenge assumptions and provide practical recommendations.
• An understanding of supply chain, inventory, demand planning, logistics or procurement processes.
• Experience supporting process improvement, system implementation or project activities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

The following would be advantageous:

• Experience with SQL, Power Query, Power Automate or data warehouse concepts.
• Experience with ERP, P2P, S&OP or other business system improvement initiatives.
• Experience in a manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceutical, laboratory or other regulated environment

If you are looking for an opportunity to apply your analytical skills in a purpose-driven organisation and make a meaningful contribution to New Zealand's health system, we would love to hear from you.