Associate Director - Supply Chain Analytics

Lilly • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
Transform Data into Supply Chain Excellence
We're seeking a Supply Chain Analyst who combines analytical expertise with business acumen to drive data-informed decision-making across our global supply chain operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Data Science, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or related quantitative field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing/supply chain roles with hands-on understanding of material flows and supply chain processes.
• Strong technical skills in Power BI, SAP, Excel, and SQL.
• Experience applying analytical methods to solve business problems.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Nice To Haves

• Pharmaceutical or regulated industry background
• Operations research techniques: optimization, simulation, statistical modeling, forecasting
• Programming skills (Python, R) for advanced analytics augmented with AI
• Lean Six Sigma training and project experience
• Advanced degree in quantitative field

Responsibilities

• Be at the intersection of data science, operations research, and supply chain strategy.
• Build analytics solutions that help our teams identify trends, optimize operations, and improve business outcomes using transactional data from enterprise systems.
• Use advanced analytical techniques to predict future outcomes and prescribe actions.
• Partner with stakeholders across Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, and Distribution to understand their challenges.
• Design and deploy analytics solutions using platforms like Power BI and SAP.
• Apply quantitative methods to deliver measurable value in areas such as optimizing inventory levels, improving production scheduling, or analyzing distribution networks.
• Be involved in the complete lifecycle of analytics solutions—from identifying business needs through solution design, deployment, and adoption.
• Influence decisions across all levels of the organization, from frontline planners to executive leadership.
• Explore emerging analytics capabilities and shape how new tools and methodologies are leveraged.
• Gain exposure to pharmaceutical supply chains spanning multiple continents and regulatory environments.

Benefits

• company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
• company-sponsored 401(k)
• pension
• vacation benefits
• eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
• life insurance and death benefits
• certain time off and leave of absence benefits
• well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director