Senior Supply Chain Analyst

Walgreens•Deerfield, IL

8d•$65,000 - $113,750

About The Position

The Senior Supply Chain Analyst performs complex analysis of information, problems, and data across a diverse scope, working with limited supervision and using judgment to select methods and techniques for solutions. The role analyzes transportation data, trends, costs, and performance to identify opportunities and develop 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.

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.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency, 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.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze complex business problems, identify root causes, evaluate alternatives, and develop 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, and develop recommendations for review by leads or management.
Track, monitor, and measure the benefits of implemented solutions for complex issues, applying company policies and procedures to resolve a wide range of issues.
Serve as a subject matter expert in the area of specialization.
Perform gap analysis and cost-benefit analysis where indicated.
Communicate risks to leadership and propose mitigation plans.
Select appropriate methods and techniques to obtain solutions.
Compute metrics involving complex issues.
Develop, analyze, and disseminate complex reports.
Collaborate and share knowledge with senior internal and external personnel in the area of expertise.
Resolve complex issues.
Work with little instruction on day-to-day tasks and general instructions on new assignments.
Recommend streamlined processes and process improvements to leadership, and assist in driving change as needed.
Provide guidance and feedback to other team members.