Senior Analyst (Data Process Strategy), Capital Project Planning

National Grid plc; Northboro (IA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Job summary

National Grid in the United States (Northboro or Waltham, MA) is seeking a Senior Analyst (Data Process Strategy) to join Contracts, Controls & Workplan Development in a hybrid, field-ready role. You will lead demand forecasting, analytics, and governance to improve material visibility and portfolio delivery.

The position collaborates with Engineering, Procurement, Capital Project Delivery, Construction, Supply Chain and IT to implement SAP/Ariba and dashboards, drive digital transformation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 2+ years in supply chain, procurement, or materials management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with large data sets and reporting tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead material demand forecasting, forecast accuracy, and reporting.
• Develop scenario analyses and planning recommendations.
• Support SAP/Ariba implementation and dashboards.
• Create governance models, process maps, RACIs and playbooks.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Procurement, PM, Construction and Supply Chain.

Skills

Data analytics

Forecasting

Portfolio planning

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Dashboards

Job description

Senior Analyst (Data Process Strategy), Capital Project Planning

About us

National Grid is hiring a Senior Analyst (Data Process Strategy) for our Contracts, Controls & Workplan Development department in Northboro or Waltham, MA. This is a hybrid and in field role with occasional travel required.

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live.

The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry. To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow.This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business

Job Purpose

The Analyst – Data, Process & Strategy, Materials Management supports development and execution of New England Electric's material management strategy through demand forecasting, analytics, process governance, digital transformation and long-term strategic planning. The role partners with Engineering, Procurement, Capital Project Delivery, Construction, Supply Chain, Real Estate and IT organizations to improve material visibility, supplier readiness, sourcing outcomes and portfolio delivery performance.

Key Accountabilities

• Material Demand Forecasting & Analytics: Lead collection, validation, analysis and reporting of portfolio-wide material demand forecasts, forecast accuracy, long lead risks and material usage trends.
• Strategic Planning & Portfolio Support: Develop scenario analyses, business cases and planning recommendations supporting short-, medium- and long-term materials management strategies.
• Digital Solutions & Transformation: Support the vision, implementation and optimization of SAP, Ariba, existing dasboards, and future enterprise materials management solutions.
• Materials Playbook & Governance: Create and maintain process maps, governance models, RACIs, handoffs, procedures and the enterprise Materials Management Playbook.
• Materials Framework Integration: Support integration of material planning frameworks, supplier capacity assessments and market intelligence into sourcing and bid award decisions.
• Benefits Realization: Develop dashboards measuring cost avoidance, schedule improvement, forecasting accuracy, inventory optimization and risk reduction.
• Material Performance Management: Analyze forecast-versus-actual usage, lessons learned, material returns and reuse opportunities.
• Cross Functional Leadership: Coordinate working sessions across Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, Construction and Supply Chain stakeholders.
• Long-Term Facilities Planning & Network Strategy: Develop analyses supporting warehouse strategy, laydown yard planning, material staging locations, logistics infrastructure, regional material hubs, storage utilization, transportation efficiency and future material network requirements. Build business cases for facility expansion, consolidation or investment and support long-range infrastructure planning aligned to capital portfolio growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, Engineering, Construction Management, Data Analytics, Finance, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience in supply chain, procurement, materials management, project controls, logistics, operations, analytics, or utility operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with large data sets and reporting tools.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy required.
• Ability to support storm-duty assignments when required.

More Information

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$109,000 - $128,000 a year

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

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This position has a career path which provides for advancement opportunities within and across bands as you develop and evolve in the position; gaining experience, expertise and acquiring and applying technical skills. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

• Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

• Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.
• Private medical insurance for self and family.