Supply Chain Business System Analyst

Who we are

Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, which is a platform that enables organizations that depend on physical operations to harness Internet of Things (IoT) data to develop actionable insights and improve their operations. At Samsara, we are helping improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the physical operations that power our global economy. Representing more than 40% of global GDP, these industries are the infrastructure of our planet, including agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing and we are excited to help digitally transform their operations at scale.

Working at Samsara means youll help define the future of physical operations and be on a team thats shaping an exciting array of product solutions, including Video-Based Safety, Vehicle Telematics, Apps and Driver Workflows, Equipment Monitoring, and Site Visibility. As part of a recently public company, youll have the autonomy and support to make an impact as we build for the long term.

About the role:

Samsara is looking for a Sr. Business Systems Analyst to join our Business Systems team in India. This team makes our systems and processes more efficient, reduces manual work, and enables the company to run better. As a Sr. BSA, you will be a subject matter expert for our Supply Chain systems, responsible for managing day-to-day support and delivering enhancements for core applications like E2open.

This role is ideal for a professional with a deep understanding of the supply chain domain and hands-on experience with planning processes. You will work closely with business users, vendors, and internal IT teams to resolve incidents, implement system improvements, and ensure our supply chain systems operate smoothly in a global, cross-functional environment.This role does require flexibility to overlap with North American working hours for collaborative tasks.

This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days per week in our Bangalore office and 3 days working remotely. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this role. This position requires working hours in the IST time zone.

In this role, you will:

• System Support & Operations:

  Provide Run-the-Business (RTB) support for E2open and other supply chain applications. Manage incidents, coordinate system upgrades, and perform root cause analysis to maintain system health and reliability.

• Business Analysis & Solutioning:

  Elicit, document, and analyze business requirements from cross-functional teams. Design and implement forward-thinking solutions through system configuration and low-code/no-code customizations.

• Project & Enhancement Delivery:

  Lead and participate in enhancement projects by coordinating with teams across North America and Asia for requirements gathering, testing, and deployment.

• Process Improvement & Documentation:

  Maintain clear documentation for current processes and system configurations. Continuously identify opportunities to streamline workflows and drive a mindset of continuous improvement.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  Partner with teams in Integration, Data, and NetSuite (NS) to ensure seamless system operations and data integrity.

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst with a focus on supply chain systems.
• Deep understanding of Supply Chain management principles with hands-on experience in demand planning, supply planning, and S&OP.
• Strong experience with Supply Chain modules, specifically Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Collaboration 
• Proven ability to gather business requirements, perform system analysis, and manage user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Flexibility for occasional overlap with North American working hours for collaborative tasks.

An ideal candidate also has:

• Direct experience with E2open modules
• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, such as Propel.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working in sprints.
• Experience working with systems that handle sensitive data and follow formal change management processes.
• A strong work ethic, with the ability to manage priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

  Role & responsibilities

Preferred candidate profile

Anko GCC | Demand and Fulfilment Consultant 2024-Present
Partner with Kmart and Target to align BY Demand & Fulfilment with business objectives. Conduct Proof of Concepts for new functionalities, securing stakeholder approval and driving adoption. Developed custom PL/SQL automation in Batch Workflow with strong focus on performance tuning and exception handling. Tools: Blue Yonder, Snowflake, JIRA Delivered 10+ projects, including: Shrinkage Reduction: Built custom ordering script, saving AUD 12.5M in FY 202425; projected to save AUD 20.8M this year. Automated Lifecycle Management: Eliminated manual forecast adjustments, saving 67 hrs./week per planner and improving stock accuracy. Project Odyssey: Transitioned Catch CFC to Kmart Group, enabling rapid stock flow and reducing manual effort for short-lifecycle products. Recognition: Received kudos for Odyssey and Lifecycle Management projects. Authored reusable project documentation to support long-term adoption and knowledge transfer. Ernst & Young India | Technical Consultant 2022-2024 • Delivered techno-functional consulting for multiple Blue Yonder (BY) implementations across manufacturing clients. • Designed and validated data transformation solutions using PL/SQL scripting. • Performed performance tuning, exception handling, and data validation for critical BY processes. • Engaged in requirement gathering, solution design, and risk mitigation to ensure on-time delivery. • Key Projects: • JSW Steel: Implemented BY ESP, OP, and FP modules across 11 plants (24M capacity) one of the world’s largest master planning rollouts. Led cross-functional discussions, resolved risks, and optimized planning processes. • Exide Industries: Enhanced production efficiency and resource allocation by developing/testing optimized BY modules. • Indian Seamless Metal Tubes (ISMT): Conducted business requirement analysis, identified bottlenecks, and delivered solutions that streamlined manufacturing processes. Skills ERP & Supply Chain: Blue Yonder (BY/JDA), Demand & Fulfilment, Central Master Planning Technical: PL/SQL scripting, Batch Workflow Automation, Snowflake, JIRA, Performance Tuning, Exception Handling, Data Validation & Transformation Consulting: Business Requirement Gathering, Proof of Concept (POC), Risk Management Core Competencies: Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Cross-functional Collaboration