Supply Chain Analyst

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for measuring, analyzing, and improving supply chain and operational processes to enhance efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance. This role leads projects to improve processes across Operations, Manufacturing, and other functional areas, leveraging advanced data analysis tools and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. The Analyst is a subject matter expert in cycle count processes, overseeing planning, execution, monitoring, and compliance for inventory control. Additionally, the Analyst serves as the organization’s Power BI expert, supporting dashboard/report development, data modeling, and analytics for business decision-making. The position requires independent work, cross-functional collaboration, and effective communication with stakeholders at all levels.

Local candidates only - No relocation provided - Position is on-site

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

• Analyzes existing supply chain processes and determines areas for performance improvement and cost savings opportunities.
• Implements and maintains process improvements by analyzing and establishing best practices for materials management to improve supply chain performance.
• Supports, maintains, and improves various daily, weekly, and/or monthly Operations metrics.
• Performs analysis for a wide range of requests using data in different formats and from various platforms.
• Serves as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for Power BI, developing, maintaining, and optimizing dashboards and reports, creating DAX measures, and supporting data-driven decision-making across the organization.
• Manages the planning and execution of daily cycle counts (CC) in compliance with the organization’s inventory control policy.
• Schedules and facilitates inventory reconciliation (IR) at both onsite and offsite locations.
• Monitors and reports results of CC and IR activities. Ensures all stakeholders receive information in an accurate and timely manner.
• Supports CC auditing activities and requirements as needed.
• Trains and supports team members in cycle count procedures, SAP transactions, and Power BI usage.
• Performs audits of inventory control processes to ensure all team members are executing in accordance with inventory control standard work.
• Develops and updates Work Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures related to Operations.
• Utilizes Lean Six Sigma and Value Stream Mapping techniques to drive successful project execution.
• Develops, maintains, and executes detailed project plans, coordinates team activities, and ensures timely completion of project milestones.
• Manages project scope, resources, stakeholder input, risk, and change management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, analyze current situations, and implement business changes following defined project plans.
• Ensures compliance with applicable Werfen AID standard operating procedures (SOPs), ISO, FDA and other Quality Systems regulations, as well as applicable Environmental Health & Safety, Human Resources and other regulatory and administrative policies.
• Reflects Werfen values in the quality of work and in all working relationships.
• May be asked to accomplish other related duties depending on business need.
  
  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Networking/Key relationships

This position works regularly and collaboratively with staff in Werfen's Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Production Planning, Shipping, and Finance teams.

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Operations, Business Administration, Accounting/Finance or other business-related field
  
  

Experience

• 5 years of experience in inventory analysis, supply chain and/or logistics analysis required, preferably within a biotechnology manufacturing environment.
• APICS / CPIM certification preferred
• Proficiency in Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI.
• Advanced user of Excel, Word, Power Point required.
• Proficiency with ERP systems required: SAP (MM, PP, QM) required.
  
  

Management has the discretion of substituting relevant work experience for a degree and/or making exceptions to the years of experience requirement.

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong proficiency in SAP, Excel and other Microsoft Office products required.
• Demonstrated success at analyzing and reconciling complex accounts required.
• Good written, verbal communication and collaborative skills required.
• Proven track record of working cross functionally in a collaborative environment .
• Warehouse / Shipping working knowledge preferred.
  
  

Travel Requirements

Up to 5% local travel.

The annual base salary range for this role is currently $80,000 to $115,000. Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and particular business needs.

This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave. Our sales roles are eligible for participation in a commission plan and our management, and select professional roles, are eligible for a performance-based bonus.

Local candidates only - No relocation provided - Position is on-site