Business Analyst - Supply Chain (D2C/B2B -Personal care Business)

Business Analyst

Management Information Systems (MIS)

Key Responsibilities

MIS & Reporting

• Develop, maintain, and generate routine and ad-hoc

  MIS reports

  focused on key Supply Chain metrics, including inventory levels, logistics performance, production efficiency, and procurement costs.
• Design and implement

  dashboards

  to visualize performance data for various stakeholders, ensuring clarity and ease of understanding.
• Analyse large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and areas requiring attention within the supply chain.

Abnormality Detection & Analysis

• Establish and monitor

  Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  and benchmarks specific to the soap manufacturing supply chain.
• Proactively identify and investigate significant deviations or

  abnormalities

  in supply chain operations (e.g., unexpected stockouts, high spoilage rates, significant cost variances, delivery delays).
• Perform

  root cause analysis

  on identified issues and collaborate with functional heads (Production, Logistics, Procurement) to propose corrective actions.

Cost Optimization & Projects

• Lead and support

  cost optimization initiatives

  across the entire supply chain, from raw material sourcing (e.g., oils, soap base, fragrance,COC,SC costs) to finished goods distribution.
• Model and analyse the financial impact of various supply chain scenarios, such as different sourcing strategies, warehousing models, or logistics providers.
• Develop

  business cases

  for supply chain improvement projects, monitor project progress, and track realized cost savings against targets.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Support

• Serve as the

  link

  between the Supply Chain function and IT/Finance for data extraction, system improvements, and financial planning.
• Support the annual

  budgeting and forecasting

  process for supply chain costs.
• Prepare presentations and summaries for senior management, detailing supply chain performance and project outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Education:

  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. An MBA or specialized certification in SCM.

• Experience:

  3-5 years of experience in a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, or similar role, preferably within a

  FMCG

  or

  Manufacturing (Soap/Chemical)

  environment with a focus on Supply Chain.

• Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency

  in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, financial modelling).
• Strong experience with

  ERP systems

  (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and BI/Data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Solid understanding of statistical analysis and data modelling.

• Domain Knowledge:

  Good understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, including Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics.

Skills & Competencies

• Analytical Thinking:

  Exceptional ability to distill complex data into clear, actionable insights.

• Communication:

  Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Problem-Solving:

  Proven track record of identifying operational issues and developing practical solutions.

• Attention to Detail:

  Meticulous in data handling and report generation to ensure accuracy.