Supply Chain Analytics Lead

Karwell Technologies

  • Boston, MA
  • 4 days ago

    Highlights

    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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBoston, MA

    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.

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