Supply Chain Analyst Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Supply Chain Analyst:

  • BSc./BA in Logistics, Business Analytics, Mathematics or a related field
  • Proven experience as a Supply Chain Analyst, Logistics Coordinator or similar role
  • Experience in data mining, analysis and reporting
  • Familiarity with supply chain processes (e.g.inventory planning, warehouse management)
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Outstanding organizational ability
  • Working knowledge of MS Office, relational databases and ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
  • Analytical mind with business acumen
  • Problem-solving aptitude

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Supply Chain Analyst skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Supply Chain Analyst roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.