Position: Supply Chain Analytics Lead
Department: Material Operations – Site Planning
Location: Fully onsite in Boston, MA
Classification: GMP Manufacturing / Science
Job Summary
The Supply Chain Analytics Lead supports supply chain operations by developing and managing supply chain analytics, operational performance metrics, and cost optimization initiatives within 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.
The position partners closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Procurement, and other cross-functional teams to develop KPIs, perform spend analysis, monitor operational performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The role serves as a key resource for translating operational data into actionable insights that support both tactical execution and long-term strategic planning.
Key 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.
- Partner with stakeholders to establish data-driven performance targets and monitor progress against key operational objectives.
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.
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.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to present analytical findings and recommendations to leadership audiences.
Education & Experience- 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.