Supply Chain Analyst (Middlesex County)

Summary:

The Supply Chain Analyst provides financial and analytical support to operations and business leadership, focusing on budget management, expenditure monitoring, and process improvement within the supply chain function.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and develop operating and capital expenditure budgets for supply chain activities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Monitor and analyze expenditures, perform data analysis, and forecast operational costs to support business decisions.
• Review, audit, and validate expenditures for payment authorization, managing cost center spending and ensuring compliance with guidelines.
• Support invoice booking processes, end-of-month cost allocation, and cross-charging of expenses to maintain accurate financial records.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis, create performance dashboards, and communicate financial results to stakeholders as needed.
• Develop, monitor, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to procurement, supplier performance, and inventory management.
• Review contracts, negotiate rates and charges with service providers, and assess contract terms to identify financial implications and risks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, support ad hoc analytics requests, and maintain strong relationships with vendors and business partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; technical field preferred.
• 2-5 years of related experience in budget management or finance.
• Understanding of supply chain operations, third-party vendors, and 3PLs.
• Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency with pivot tables.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and extract key insights over extended periods.
• ERP experience, particularly with SAP, is valued.
• Data mining and/or SQL skills preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals, branded products, or the food/beverage industry preferred.