Strategic Supply Chain Data Analyst

Chicago Transit Authority; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Transit Authority seeks a data-driven professional to study business processes, analyze data needs, document specifications, and propose improvements. The role supports budget administration and special studies within the Purchasing/Finance arena.

The candidate will query and analyze data sources, generate narrative analyses, and compile reports for management decisions. Emphasis on forecasting, inventory monitoring, and process design within CTA operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in MIS, Engineering, Statistics or a related field, plus one (1) year of related experience or an equivalent combination of training and education experience.
• Financial, data analysis or report creation experience preferred.
• Previous experience with government accounting and budgeting methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors operational impact of management decisions using analytics and prepares updated reports.
• Supports Supply Chain by querying and reviewing data from various sources; analyzes data using standard statistical methods.
• Creates management reporting that measures metrics impacting Supply Chain operations and forecasts outcomes.
• Monitors inventory targets to ensure on-time parts delivery and no depletion in supply.
• Assists in designing procedures and interfaces to analyze and utilize data and supports policy implementations.

Skills

Business analysis

Project management

Financial analysis

Data visualization

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in MIS/Engineering/Statistics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

Chicago Transit Authority seeks a data-driven professional to study business processes, analyze data needs, document specifications, and propose improvements. The role supports budget administration and special studies within the Purchasing/Finance arena.

The candidate will query and analyze data sources, generate narrative analyses, and compile reports for management decisions. Emphasis on forecasting, inventory monitoring, and process design within CTA operations.