Supply Chain Inventory Analytics

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Supply Chain Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze inventory demand and customer order fulfillment data to identify trends shortages and supply chain risks.
• Perform pre-shortage analysis using transactional and planning data to improve component availability at the time of release.
• Develop and maintain SQL queries reports and dashboards to monitor inventory health material availability and operational KPIs.
• Utilize Databricks and large datasets to support data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency initiatives.

Data Management & Planning Support

• Analyze MRP execution data to ensure supply-demand alignment and identify planning discrepancies.
• Validate master scheduling requirements and planning parameters through data analysis and system reviews.
• Monitor and report material shortage commitments delivery performance and fulfillment metrics.
• Support Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes through data validation and impact analysis.
• Conduct data audits and system validation activities to maintain high levels of data integrity and accuracy.

Inventory Analytics & Optimization

• Analyze inventory consumption patterns stock levels and service-level performance to recommend optimal inventory strategies.
• Forecast material and spare-parts requirements using historical usage trends and business demand signals.
• Investigate inventory variances identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives including obsolete inventory analysis cycle-counting programs and inventory accuracy improvements.
• Generate actionable insights to reduce shortages improve inventory turnover and enhance customer fulfillment performance.

Stakeholder Management & Operational Support

• Partner with Procurement Planning and Operations teams to expedite critical materials and resolve supply constraints.
• Communicate data-driven recommendations and operational insights to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement projects by leveraging analytics to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for process enhancement.

Process Improvement & Root Cause Analysis

• Perform advanced data analysis to identify operational trends recurring issues and process inefficiencies.
• Apply structured problem-solving and critical-thinking methodologies to determine root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Develop metrics reports and performance indicators to monitor process effectiveness and support business objectives.
• Participate in process automation and reporting enhancement initiatives using SQL and Databricks.

Required Technical Skills

• Mandatory: Strong proficiency in SQL/Databricks for data extraction transformation analysis and reporting.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (Power BI Tableau or similar) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of supply chain inventory planning and fulfillment datasets.

Problem Solving & Analytical Skills

• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex business problems using large datasets and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong exposure to Critical Thinking Root Cause Analysis and Structured Problem-Solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently in ambiguous situations leveraging data technical expertise and business judgment to drive solutions.
• Excellent analytical quantitative and stakeholder communication skills.

Experience - 4 to 7 Years

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