Sr. Supply Chain Analytics Manager

Office Depot / ODP; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Depot Business Solutions seeks a Sr. Supply Chain Analytics Manager to drive analytics, reporting, and insights across Inventory, Transportation, DCs, and Finance.

Lead advanced analytics projects, develop data-driven recommendations, and influence senior leadership. You will build polished dashboards (Power BI), leverage AI tools like Claude, and partner with multiple functions to optimize operations and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of data analytics experience in supply chain operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in SQL, Power BI, Snowflake, and AI tools for insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of analytics projects for supply chain operations.
• Oversee reporting dashboards (Power BI) and data-driven insights for stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to frame problems and drive cost reductions.
• Develop models and conduct studies to identify process improvements.
• Manage large-scale data extraction, data integrity, and special projects.

Skills

Analytics leadership

SQL

Power BI

Snowflake

AI tools (Claude)

Data analytics

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SQL Server

VBA

Excel

Power Platform

Claude

Job description

Location

Eligible Office Depot sites include: Buford, GA, Grand Prairie, TX, and Itasca, IL

Overview

As the Sr. Supply Chain Analytics Manager at Office Depot Business, you will be responsible for supporting the analytics and reporting functions for the supply chain organization, driving data-driven decision-making and operational excellence.

You will partner with leaders across Inventory Management, Transportation, Distribution Centers, Merchandising, Logistics, and Finance to analyze business processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and deliver actionable insights that reduce costs and increase efficiency. Your expertise in advanced analytics, modeling, and reporting will shape strategic initiatives, optimize workflows, and support large-scale investment decisions. This role requires a strategic thinker who can translate complex data into clear recommendations, influence senior leadership, and lead the evolution of supply chain analytics capabilities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Analytics Leadership & Strategic Initiatives: Lead the design and execution of advanced analytics projects, developing models and data-driven recommendations to optimize supply chain operations and support key strategic initiatives.
• Reporting & Dashboard Development: Oversee the creation, enhancement, and systematic generation of professional-level, polished operational reports and analytical dashboards (e.g., Power BI), leveraging AI tools such as Claude to build artifacts and accelerate the generation of actionable insights, and ensuring key metrics are measured and delivered to stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners with Supply Chain, Merchandising, Logistics, and Finance leaders to frame business problems, analyze processes, and recommend solutions that drive cost reduction and efficiency.
• Process Improvement & Modeling: Conduct analytical studies, develop mathematical/statistical models, and evaluate workflow alternatives to identify and implement process improvements across the supply chain.
• Data Management & Special Projects: Manage large-scale data extraction and analysis (SQL, VBA, scripting), leverage AI tools such as Claude to build artifacts and generate insights, support special projects such as SKU lifecycle management and ABC classification, and ensure data integrity for high-impact business decisions.

Education and Experience

• Level of Formal Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Area of Study: Supply Chain, logistics, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum Years of Experience: 6.
• Type of Experience: Data analytics related to supply chain operations, data management and modeling, operations strategy.

Technical Competencies & Information Systems

• Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Power Platform a plus, SQL, Power BI (professional-level dashboard development), Claude or comparable AI tools for building artifacts and generating insights, mathematical/statistical modeling.

Skills & Abilities

Candidates should possess strong leadership and a proactive, creative approach to problem-solving, with the ability to quickly learn and communicate strategic operations initiatives to stakeholders at all levels. Innovative, dynamic, and possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, enabling them to influence both peers and executives. With exceptional analytical abilities, they are experts in supply chain operations, data mining, and mathematical/statistical modeling, and can leverage these skills to develop data-driven business cases and predictive models for optimization. Technically, they are highly proficient in SQL Server, Snowflake, and business intelligence reporting tools such as Power BI, with a demonstrated track record of building professional‑level, polished dashboards. They are also proficient in using AI tools such as Claude to build artifacts, automate analysis, and generate data‑driven insights, with advanced skills in data management, data modeling, and familiarity with coding and scripting languages. Additionally, they have the capacity to quickly learn costing models, business case development, and product valuation and pricing strategies, making them well‑equipped to drive operational excellence and innovation.

Personal Attributes & Other/Preferred

Excellent communicator (verbal and written), patient, interpersonal skills, ability to build rapport and influence, time management, organization, and planning.

About The ODP Group

The ODP Group, through its business entities ODP Business Solutions and Office Depot, is a leading provider of products, services, and technology solutions through an integrated business‑to‑business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world‑class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, online presence, and a network of Office De