Supply Chain Planning & Analytics Analyst

About the job

As a Supply Chain Planning & Analytics Analyst on a short-term contract basis in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, you will be responsible for supporting demand forecasting, inventory optimization, S&OP processes, and analytics in a fast-paced supply chain environment. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain demand forecasts using statistical models and historical data. - Analyze inventory levels and recommend optimization strategies (safety stock, reorder points). - Support monthly S&OP cycles: prepare data, identify risks, and align cross-functional teams. - Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and advanced Excel reports for KPIs (forecast accuracy, inventory turns, OTIF, service levels). - Perform root-cause analysis on planning issues (stock-outs, overstock, supply constraints). - Extract and transform data from ERP/WMS systems. - Conduct scenario modeling for capacity, new products, or disruptions. - Automate reporting tasks using Excel VBA/Power Query. Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's/PG in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Analytics. - 2-4 years of experience in supply chain planning/analytics (demand/supply planning, inventory, S&OP). - Proficiency in Advanced Excel (Power Query, Pivot, VBA) and Power BI (DAX, data modeling). - Knowledge of supply chain concepts: forecasting, MRP/DRP, inventory optimization. - Experience with ERP/planning tools (SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, Anaplan, etc.) preferred. - Basic understanding of SQL for data extraction. - Strong analytical and communication skills. Preferred: - APICS/CPIM/CSCP or Power BI certification. - Exposure to Python/R or statistical forecasting is a plus. - Previous involvement in high-impact project work with the potential for extension.