Supply Chain Analytics Lead

Katalyst CRO; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst CRO seeks a Supply Chain Analytics Lead to develop and manage analytics, performance metrics, and cost optimization in a cGMP manufacturing environment. This role supports site planning, materials operations, and 3PL to improve visibility and drive data-driven decisions.

You will build dashboards, establish KPIs, and partner across internal teams and external providers to optimize service, inventory, and logistics. A track record in analytics and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires several years of experience in supply chain analytics or related fields.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Experience developing executive-level reporting and performance management processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and standardize supply chain metrics and dashboards across site planning, materials operations, and 3PL.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities to improve performance.
• Create routine reporting and management reviews to support governance processes.
• Provide analytics for inventory management, material flow, capacity planning, and supply chain execution.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data storytelling

KPIs & dashboards

Excel proficiency

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

The Supply Chain Analytics Lead supports The Company by developing and managing supply chain analytics, operational performance metrics, and cost optimization initiatives in a cGMP manufacturing environment. This role provides analytical support across Site Planning, Materials Operations, and Third-Party Logistics (3PL) operations to improve visibility, drive data-based decision making, and identify opportunities to improve service, inventory performance, and operational efficiency.

Job Description

The Supply Chain Analytics Lead supports The Company by developing and managing supply chain analytics, operational performance metrics, and cost optimization initiatives in a cGMP manufacturing environment. This role provides analytical support across Site Planning, Materials Operations, and Third-Party Logistics (3PL) operations to improve visibility, drive data-based decision making, and identify opportunities to improve service, inventory performance, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Supply Chain Analytics & Reporting:

• Develop, maintain, and standardize supply chain performance metrics and dashboards across Site Planning, Materials Operations, and 3PL operations.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, risks, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities impacting operational performance.
• Develop routine reporting and management review materials to support site and supply chain governance processes.
• Provide analytical support for inventory management, material flow, capacity planning, and supply chain execution activities.

KPI Development & Performance Management

• Establish and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for inventory, service, planning, logistics, scheduling, and operational execution.
• Maintain scorecards and performance dashboards to provide visibility into business performance and operational health.
• Analyze KPI performance trends and recommend corrective actions to address performance gaps.
• Support development of site-level performance reviews and business performance reporting.
• Identify leading indicators that enable proactive risk identification and issue escalation.

3PL & Logistics Analytics

• Develop performance reporting and analytics related to third-party logistics providers and warehousing operations.
• Monitor logistics, storage, transportation, and inventory-related performance metrics.
• Conduct analyses to identify opportunities to improve service levels, reduce waste, and optimize logistics processes.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external providers to improve operational visibility and reporting effectiveness.
• Support oversight of 3PL-related performance, inventory accuracy, and cost drivers.

Data Governance & Business Process Improvement

• Partner with functional stakeholders to improve data quality, reporting consistency, and analytical capabilities.
• Support implementation and enhancement of reporting tools, dashboards, and analytics solutions.
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting processes and eliminate manual data management activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives utilizing data and operational insights to improve business processes.
• Support special projects aligned with site and organizational priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Typically requires 46+ years of relevant experience, depending on scope and level.
• Experience in supply chain analytics, operations analytics, planning, logistics, finance, or business intelligence preferred.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, or logistics operations in a regulated environment is a plus.
• Experience developing executive-level reporting and performance management processes is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience in supply chain analytics, planning, logistics, materials management, manufacturing operations, or business analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience developing KPIs, dashboards, scorecards, and performance reporting.
• Experience performing spend analysis, financial modeling, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Understanding of supply chain operations, inventory management, logistics, and planning processes.
• Experience working in a cGMP-regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology environment preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, reporting platforms, and business intelligence tools such as Power BI.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and strong proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint.