Supply Chain Business Analyst

Aston Carter•Lowell, MA

10h•$37 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

As a Supply Chain Business Analyst, you will oversee supply chain initiatives for assigned products, collaborating cross-functionally with sourcing, planning, product, and engineering teams. The role demands balancing commercial and technical trade-offs to achieve sustained operational excellence and cost optimization. Your experience in global supply chain management and a self-driven approach will be crucial to your success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or product operations management in electromechanical commodities.
Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder supply chain initiatives.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data from multiple sources into actionable insights.
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Experience with supplier relationship management and performance tracking.
Knowledge of global hardware and electromechanical supply chains.

Nice To Haves

Experience in robotics, electromechanical systems, or similar technology-intensive industries.
Experience in both New Product Introduction (NPI) and sustained operations supply chain management.
5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or product operations management.
Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Supply Chain Management, or Engineering) is preferred.
Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools (Agile).
Demonstrated success in cost reduction and lead time optimization initiatives.
Experience with scenario planning and risk mitigation in complex supply chains.
Knowledge of tariff management and trade compliance.
Strong presentation and executive communication skills.
Experience with Product Development Process (PDP) frameworks.
High degree of autonomy in decision-making, with clear judgment on when to escalate versus resolve independently.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with supply chain teams to identify and drive sustaining operational improvements, such as cost reduction, lead time optimization, and risk management.
Serve as the single point of contact for program resources to communicate supply chain decisions and progress.
Synthesize inputs from Sourcing, Planning, Logistics, Engineering, and Finance to create balanced recommendations that drive operational excellence and cost reduction targets.
Execute cost reduction roadmaps measuring total cost of ownership, including spares, service, replacements, tariffs, and logistics impacts.
Own lead time optimization analysis with clear reduction roadmaps and transparent reporting.
Maintain ownership of supply chain requirements throughout General Availability (GA) and end-of-life phases.
Coordinate cross-functional implementation for post-launch design changes (Engineering Change Orders).
Drive root cause analysis and process improvements to ensure sustained operational excellence across the product lifecycle.