What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Analyst position at bioMerieux SA?
Description
Job Summary
The Supply Chain Analyst will play a key role in optimizing transportation, inventory management, and supply chain processes. This individual will focus on supporting daily operations, providing analytical insights, and leading and/or contributing to key supply chain projects. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in supply chain operations, a passion for process optimization and project management and will be a recognized team player.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Support (50%)
- Oversee daily transportation activities, ensuring sustainable, cost-effective and timely delivery of goods.
- Track delivery performance, ensuring timely resolution of delivery issues, claims, and delays.
- Manage freight cost and monitor invoices for accuracy, identifying discrepancies and working with carriers to resolve any billing issues.
- Run freight quotes per negotiated rates with carriers, advise the best transportation option and ensure alignment with budget and cost-saving initiatives.
- Support inventory manager and collaborate with the operations team to identify and resolve issues to ensure timely inventory availability.
- Analyze transportation and inventory data to support decision-making and enhance operational performance.
- Ensure adherence to established processes and maintain high service levels in day-to-day operations.
Analytical Support (30%)
- Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.
- Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to track key supply chain KPIs.
- Support cross-functional teams by providing data-driven insights and recommendations to optimize operations.
- Assist in refining demand forecasting, transportation planning, and inventory optimization models through data analysis.
Project Leadership (20%)
- Lead and manage supply chain projects, such as process improvement initiatives, cost reduction programs.
- Implement best practices and standardize processes across the supply chain to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Work closely with stakeholders to define project goals, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring successful execution.
- Drive automation and innovation initiatives in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Represent Supply Chain in cross functional projects (product launches, mergers & acquisitions…)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
- 2 years of experience in a supply chain analyst or similar role.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, data analysis tools, and supply chain management software.
- Knowledge of forecasting, transportation and inventory management best practices.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead and deliver results on complex initiatives.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to prioritize and work cross-functionally.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with supply chain automation tools or ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies.
- Experience in leading cross-functional projects in a supply chain environment.
Key Competencies:
- Analytical Thinking
- Project Management
- Process Improvement Focus
- Operational Efficiency
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
