What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Analyst position at Nissan?
Location(s): Smyrna, TN
Job Schedule: Full-time
Education Requirement: Bachelor's
Sponsorship: No
Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation
We are currently looking for a Analyst 2 to join our team in Smyrna, TN.
Nissan is seeking a highly analytical and technically skilled individual contributor to join our Logistics & Supply Chain team. This role is ideal for a data science professional with a passion for solving complex transportation and operational challenges through advanced analytics, machine learning, and strategic insight. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring timely part supply to the plant by developing predictive models, optimizing inbound logistics, and driving data-driven transformation across our North American network.
A Day in the Life:
Who We're Looking for:
Years of Experience:
Education
Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.
It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.
NISSAN FOR EVERYONE
People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.
Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees - with shared characteristics or interests - build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.
Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.
Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.
Smyrna Tennessee United States of America
Job Schedule: Full-time
Education Requirement: Bachelor's
Sponsorship: No
Shape the Future of Mobility at Nissan: Launch Your Career, Drive Innovation
We are currently looking for a Analyst 2 to join our team in Smyrna, TN.
Nissan is seeking a highly analytical and technically skilled individual contributor to join our Logistics & Supply Chain team. This role is ideal for a data science professional with a passion for solving complex transportation and operational challenges through advanced analytics, machine learning, and strategic insight. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring timely part supply to the plant by developing predictive models, optimizing inbound logistics, and driving data-driven transformation across our North American network.
A Day in the Life:
- Design and implement advanced data science solutions to optimize transportation operations and part supply reliability.
- Develop predictive models and simulations to forecast demand, identify risks, and improve supply chain resilience.
- Create and enhance data analysis and reporting tools using Python, SQL, and visualization platforms (Tableau, Power BI).
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across the logistics network.
- Collaborate with 3PLs and internal stakeholders to drive innovation and long-term strategic improvements.
- Analyze process and time data across the value chain to identify bottlenecks and recommend data-driven solutions.
Who We're Looking for:
- Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and R for data manipulation, modeling, and automation.
- Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Snowflake) and data pipeline development.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks and statistical modeling.
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, macros, and VBA.
- Expertise in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) to communicate insights effectively.
- Solid understanding of logistics operations including inbound transportation, warehousing, and packaging.
- Proven ability to conduct root cause analysis and present executive-level summaries.
- Excellent project management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Years of Experience:
- 3 years of experience in SCM, analytics, data science, or related field
Education
- Bachelor's degree in business Analytics, Supply Chain, Data Science, or related field
Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.
It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.
NISSAN FOR EVERYONE
People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.
Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees - with shared characteristics or interests - build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.
Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.
Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.
Smyrna Tennessee United States of America