Supply Chain Optimization Analyst
About The Position
We are currently looking for a Supply Chain (SCM) Optimization Analyst to join our team in Smyrna, TN. We are seeking a highly autonomous and analytical individual to join our Smyrna facility as a SCM Optimization Analyst for Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL). This role emphasizes data driven problem solving, process improvement, and driving operational efficiency across the supply chain organization. A Day in the Life: The responsibilities listed are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties for this role. Additional tasks may be assigned, as needed, to support business objectives. Data & Analytics: Conducting in‑depth data analysis to diagnose performance issues and identify improvement opportunities Identifying and addressing data gaps that impact operational decision-making Supporting data democratization initiatives to enhance business synergies across Nissan’s supply chain Developing and enhancing dashboards, reports, and other data visualizations Process Improvement: Conducting process flow analyses and recommending solutions for improvement Participating in cross‑functional problem‑solving activities Automating business critical and routine tasks to improve overall efficiency Operational Engagement & Collaboration: Participating in Gemba visits to understand current‑state operations, constraints, and bottlenecks Building strong relationships with both internal teams and external partners Providing constructive feedback to support a culture of continuous improvement Regional & Global Support: Supporting strategic initiatives that align with functional, regional, and global supply chain objectives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree with internship experience in supply chain, business analytics, or other business-related discipline
- 0-2 years or more of related experience
- High-level proficiency of MS Office applications
- Familiarity with Snowflake, SQL, and other data visualization tools like Power BI, Python, or R
- Understanding of basic statistical analysis like regression, correlation, etc.
- Ability to work on-site in Smyrna, TN
Nice To Haves
- Effective communication skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to various levels of business leadership
- Basic financial acumen
- Ability to work effectively across internal and external teams
- Ability to independently coordinate multiple supply chain-related projects simultaneously
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Responsibilities
- Conducting in‑depth data analysis to diagnose performance issues and identify improvement opportunities
- Identifying and addressing data gaps that impact operational decision-making
- Supporting data democratization initiatives to enhance business synergies across Nissan’s supply chain
- Developing and enhancing dashboards, reports, and other data visualizations
- Conducting process flow analyses and recommending solutions for improvement
- Participating in cross‑functional problem‑solving activities
- Automating business critical and routine tasks to improve overall efficiency
- Participating in Gemba visits to understand current‑state operations, constraints, and bottlenecks
- Building strong relationships with both internal teams and external partners
- Providing constructive feedback to support a culture of continuous improvement
- Supporting strategic initiatives that align with functional, regional, and global supply chain objectives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
