Senior Supply Chain Analyst

Walgreens•Deerfield, IL

About The Position

The Senior Supply Chain Analyst provides complex analysis of information, problems, and data across a diverse scope, working with limited supervision and exercising judgment in selecting analytical methods and techniques. The role analyzes transportation data, trends, costs, and performance to identify opportunities and translate findings into actionable recommendations for leadership and business partners. It supports carrier strategy and network optimization, including carrier diversification, service-level optimization, provider performance, capacity considerations, and evaluation of new transportation solutions. The analyst is a subject matter expert in their area, resolves complex issues, develops and disseminates reports, and works collaboratively with senior internal and external personnel. The role recommends process improvements, supports change, communicates risks and mitigation plans, and provides guidance and feedback to team members. Walgreens describes its mission as building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members, and communities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of experience in a supply chain or business role, or a high school diploma/GED and at least 4 years of experience in a supply chain or business role.
Advanced-level Microsoft Excel skills, such as using the AVERAGE function, merging and centering cells, printing a centered page, and/or creating a pivot table.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including experience with pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and what-if analysis.
Intermediate proficiency with Power BI or comparable data visualization tools, including experience developing dashboards and reports.
Working knowledge of SQL, including the ability to read, write, and modify queries.
Demonstrated critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including analyzing complex business problems, identifying root causes, evaluating alternatives, and developing actionable recommendations.
Strong business communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate complex data and analysis into clear insights and recommendations for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

Perform complex analysis of information, problems, and data under limited supervision.
Develop recommendations for review by leads or management.
Track, monitor, and measure benefits of implemented solutions for complex issues, applying company policies and procedures to resolve a wide range of issues.
Act as a subject matter expert with a full understanding of the area of specialization.
Perform gap analysis and cost-benefit analysis where indicated.
Communicate risks to leadership with proposed mitigation plans.
Select appropriate methods and techniques for obtaining solutions using sound judgment.
Compute metrics involving complex issues.
Develop, analyze, and disseminate complex reports.
Network with senior internal and external personnel in the area of expertise, collaborating and sharing knowledge with the team.
Resolve complex issues.
Recommend streamlined processes and process improvements to leadership.
Assist in driving change as needed.
Provide guidance and feedback to other team members.
Analyze transportation data, trends, costs, and performance to identify opportunities and make actionable recommendations.
Support carrier strategy and network optimization, including carrier diversification, service-level optimization, provider performance, capacity considerations, and evaluation of new transportation solutions.