Senior Manager, Planning Analytics COE

Jobtailor; Connecticut; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Connecticut seeks an experienced Senior Data Analytics Lead to drive supply chain analytics, data modeling, and advanced visualization initiatives.

You will manage cross-functional programs, mentor analysts and contractors, develop dashboards with Power BI/Tableau, and collaborate with IT to improve data availability and quality for faster, data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, engineering, supply chain or related field.
• 7+ years in data modeling, data visualization or data harmonization.
• Experience in Supply Chain Planning.
• Experience with statistics, machine learning and data science techniques.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and teams.
• Experience supporting BI reporting and analytics development by contractors.
• Proficiency in data pipelines and design processes.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Power BI, Snowflake, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, Hive, Python, and MS Office.
• Kinaxis experience preferred.
• Initiative-taking and willingness to overcome challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support Supply Chain strategic and transformational analytics initiatives.
• Oversee cross-functional, high-visibility projects with stakeholders.
• Participate in requirements sessions and align analytics with strategy.
• Mentor analysts and domains to foster learning.
• Define improvement roadmaps with IT and Functions Experts.
• Develop dashboards and visuals to highlight insights.
• Lead data extraction and transformation jobs with guidance.
• Supervise external teams for data integrations and BI reporting.
• Lead development of data-driven decisions and visibility.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis for Supply Chain Analytics Management.

Skills

Data modeling

Data visualization

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Business acumen

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, supply chain or related field

Tools

Power BI

Snowflake

Tableau

Alteryx

SQL

Hive

Python

MS Office

Kinaxis

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support Supply Chain strategic and transformational initiatives by extending the team’s analytical capabilities
• Oversee multiple cross-functional, high‑visibility projects with many stakeholders and minimal oversight
• Participate in business requirements sessions, proactively anticipating stakeholder needs and aligning analytics solutions with company strategy
• Mentor and coach other analysts and their domains, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Break down requirements for assigned team members and contractors, ensuring priorities are met across multiple projects
• Help define improvement roadmaps along with Functions Experts and IT to improve data availability and quality
• Enhance existing processes and standards to handle exceptions and improve efficiency
• Supervise external teams for data integrations and BI reporting solutions
• Develop data extraction and transformation jobs, with guidance from peers, leads, or managers as needed
• Lead development of improved visibility and more streamlined operations by enabling data driven decisions
• Provide ad‑hoc analysis and support Supply Chain Analytics Management team
• Lead the development of innovative and compelling dashboards and visuals to highlight insights and support business decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, supply chain or related field
• 7+ years of experience in data modeling, data visualization tools, or data harmonization
• Experience in Supply Chain Planning
• Experience with advanced statistics, machine learning, and data science techniques
• Experience managing cross‑functional projects and teams
• Experience supporting BI reporting and analytics development by contractors
• Proficiency in data pipelines and design processes
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Power BI, Snowflake, Tableau, Alteryx, SQL, Hive, Python, and MS Office
• Kinaxis experience preferred
• Initiative‑taking and willingness to overcome challenges
• Ability to multi‑task and manage deadlines in a demanding environment
• Business and financial acumen - In-depth understanding of Industrial & Durable operating model, businesses and supply chains
• Ability to translate business needs to analytical requirements and insights
• Able to evaluate scenarios and implications of complex decisions and how to leverage key stakeholders to drive fast, efficient and effective business process and results
• Comfortable in ambiguity and can pull relevant components out of complex situations to make sound decisions
• Excellent organization, personnel management, and matrix management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to work well with people at all levels and backgrounds
• Experience coaching and mentoring analysts and overseeing contractors