Senior Supply Chain Analyst Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Senior Supply Chain Analyst to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Issue, analyze, adjust, and maintain sales forecasts for products under their responsibility using JDA Demand software;
- Define and maintain supply parameters in connection with the company’s inventory-management strategy;
- Participate in the development, planning, and execution of marketing strategies for the categories under their responsibility;
- Prepare promo forecasts for the product category under their responsibility;
- Coordinate Supply Chain department operations with relevant business units;
- Analyze and monitor key performance indicators (e.g., product supply, MAPE, turnover rate, inventory budget, dashboard, and product status);
- Ensure the continuous improvement of the supply chain to support operational and cross-functional teams;
- Establish a strong relationship with our internal colleagues from our Merchandising team;
- Establish supply chain processes that enable standardization between the various business units;
- Coach and sustain the continuous learning in the team;
- Coordinate and prioritize the activities of the team to ensure the project achievements;
- Coordinate the change-management activities of the Supply Chain department.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in operations research, operations management, engineering, statistics, or a related field;
- Organizational skills, thoroughness, self-direction, drive, and attention to detail;
- Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team;
- Well-developed business acumen and sense of urgency;
- Familiarity with the retail industry and/or distribution (an asset);
- Proficiency with computer tools such as MS Excel and Access (knowledge of JDA is an asset);
- Spoken and written bilingualism (French and English);
- Strong ability to analyze data and make recommendations;
- 2 to 5 years of related experience in demand planning and inventory management;
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.