Supply Chain Analyst – Planning & Analytics

Job Title : Supply Chain Analyst – Planning & Analytics
Experience : 4-6 Years
Key Responsibilities

Work hands-on with SAP planning systems (IBP / APO / S/4) and/or Kinaxis Rapid Response to extract, analyze, and validate planning data.
Develop a deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain data models across demand, supply, and inventory planning domains.
Analyze and interpret demand planning KPIs such as Forecast Accuracy, MAPE, BIAS, service levels, and inventory metrics.
Translate complex business problem statements into structured analytical requirements and measurable outputs.
Partner closely with business stakeholders and analytics teams to ensure alignment between data, insights, and decision-making.
Support continuous improvement by identifying data gaps, inconsistencies, and process inefficiencies within planning datasets.
Contribute to best-practice documentation, reusable queries, and standard analytical frameworks to improve team self-sufficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical & Functional Skills

• Mandatory hands-on experience with SAP planning modules (IBP / APO / S/4) and/or Kinaxis Rapid Response.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning concepts, including demand planning, supply planning, and inventory management.
• Proficiency in interpreting and analyzing planning KPIs and metrics such as MAPE, BIAS, Forecast Accuracy, inventory turns, and service levels.
• Solid experience in data analysis and problem-solving within a supply chain or planning context.
• Working knowledge of SQL and experience with ETL/ELT processes is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with analytical and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or similar) is preferred.

Analytical & Collaboration Skills

• Ability to convert business requirements into structured analytical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on data quality, accuracy, and governance.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.

Experience & Education
4–6 years of relevant experience in supply chain analytics, planning, or data-focused roles.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.
Work Location : Jaipur/Pune (Work from Home)
Email Id : hr@cognitivestars.com

Pay: ₹800,000.00 - ₹1,400,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person