Analyst - Supply Chain

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Job Purpose

• The Supply Chain Analytics & Digitalization Analyst is responsible for leveraging data analytics and digital technologies to optimize supply chain operations and drive business growth. This role focuses on utilizing advanced analytics techniques, implementing digital solutions, and providing insights to improve supply chain efficiency and overall performance. The analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven solutions to enhance the organization's supply chain capabilities. The role owner has opportunity to help shape, develop and grow the role.
• The position will be working closely with Affiliate Demand Managers and Regional Supply Chain Leaders on statistical forecasting.
• The scope of the role has expanded to include responsibilities such as managing supply chain data and designing, as well as maintaining analytical dashboards to support global processes.

Job Content

Statistical Forecasting

• Ensure baseline sales forecasts are developed and updated in line with the agreed planning calendar and that the optimal statistical forecasting methods are applied to each SKU within their category.
• Provide detailed, timely forecast reporting across multiple markets for input to Forecast Review Meetings and ultimately feed into the Affiliate S&OP.
• Responsible for the administration and update of forecast models, SKU data maintenance, data completeness and correctness.
• Review with Affiliate Demand Manager the affiliate Business Intelligence inputs to the forecast: promotions, competitor activity and other market conditions that will result in an increase or decrease of the projected sales.
• Develop and apply exception reporting to enable identification and management of forecast accuracy impacts and month-to-month forecast changes.
• Use multiple data sources such as ex-factory sales, distributor sales, global & regional market trends, end-user sales etc. to generate insights to drive improvements to forecast accuracy.
• Provide analytical support to Regional Supply Chain Leaders and the Affiliate Demand Managers and functions as required.

Analytics & Digitalization

• Ensure supply chain visualization solutions such as Power BI, Power Query are well understood and are being implemented effectively and efficiently.
• Work on digital transformation projects to streamline supply chain operations, automate manual processes, and improve overall efficiency.
• Manage cross-functional programs/ projects involving multiple stakeholders and vendors.
• Manage end-to-end project delivery and work closely with stakeholders/vendors for project planning and execution.
• Take ownership to manage scope, schedule, quality, and risk of the project/ program

Qualifications and Experience

Required Education and Experience:

• University Degree/Diploma in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or Supply Chain
• Minimum 1 - 4 years’ experience working in a forecasting or Supply Chain Strategy role.
• MBA and APICS certification are preferred.

Required Skills:

• Excellent analytical and numerate ability – with strong knowledge of statistical methodology
• The ability to communicate clearly and the ability to work well as part of a multifunctional team
• Confident in managing and interpreting large data sets
• Proficient in IBP, SAP S4 & Excel
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Intellectually curious and process oriented.  Must have a passion for deep research into highly complex markets 
• Presentation Skills

Desired Skills:

• Design experience in Power BI, Power Query
• Strong Written, Verbal, and Communication Abilities 
• Knowledge of statistical methods and mathematical functions
• Deep MS Excel experience
• MBA in Supply Chain, finance, marketing, or general management

Soft Skills:

• Track record of cross culture collaboration
• Willingness to work with different time zones
• Experience interacting with and presenting to executive level management
• Ability to summarize and effectively/simply communicate the output of complex analyses.

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status