Supply Chain Analytics Lead

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Solutions Services, LLC is seeking a Supply Chain Analytics Lead to develop and manage analytics, metrics, and cost optimization in a cGMP manufacturing environment. You will support Site Planning, Materials Operations, and 3PL to improve visibility and data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities include building dashboards, KPIs, and reports to drive inventory and logistics optimization, partnering with internal teams and 3PLs, and leading continuous improvement through data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 4–6+ years in supply chain analytics, operations analytics, planning, logistics, finance, or BI.
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments a plus.
• Experience developing executive-level reporting and performance management is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Supply chain analytics

KPI building

Data visualization

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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.

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 4–6+ 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.