Supply Chain Analyst Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Supply Chain Analyst includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Create processes and methods to gather supply chain data
  • Analyze data to identify problematic areas and suggest improvements
  • Plan and implement supply chain optimization projects (e.g. warehouse-slotting, route planning)
  • Develop requirements and standards (e.g. packaging, procurement, delivery)
  • Oversee inventory procedures
  • Discover the most cost-effective shipping modes and schedules
  • Evaluate vendor operations (e.g. freight forwarders) according to quality standards
  • Help foster trusting relationships with business partners
  • Collaborate with IT professionals to implement effective systems
  • Track KPIs and report on supply chain’s performance

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Supply Chain Analyst duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Supply Chain Analyst roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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