Manager Data Analytics - Supply Chain and Manufacturing

About the Role:

We are looking for a data-driven Supply Chain Business Analyst to optimize our end-to-end food supply operations — from procurement and production planning to distribution and last-mile delivery. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure consistent product availability across our network.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Analysis & Insights

• Analyze supply chain data including procurement, logistics, warehouse, and inventory

performance.

• Develop dashboards and reports to track key KPIs such as fill rate, wastage, lead time, and cost

per order.

• Identify inefficiencies, forecast demand, and recommend actionable improvements.

• Forecasting & Demand Planning

• Build data models to forecast product demand across different SKUs, geographies, and channels.

• Collaborate with sales and operations teams to align demand forecasts with production and

procurement.

• Inventory & Procurement Optimization

• Monitor inventory levels to balance product availability and minimize wastage, especially for

perishable items.

• Support procurement teams in vendor performance analysis, price trends, and material planning.

• Process Improvement

• Map and analyze supply chain workflows to identify process bottlenecks.

• Recommend and help implement automation or system enhancements (ERP, WMS, TMS, etc.).

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with operations, finance, and technology teams to support strategic supply chain

initiatives.

• Provide business insights to support decision-making for expansion, sourcing, and logistics.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets proficiency; experience with SQL, Power BI, or Tableau preferred.

• Understanding of supply chain concepts: demand planning, procurement, logistics, and

inventory management.

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, or Zoho).

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree Engineering, Business Analytics, or related field.

• 3 - 5 years of experience in supply chain, business analysis, or operations within food, FMCG, or

retail sectors.

• Experience working with perishable goods or quick-turn inventory environments is a plus.