Supply Chain Advanced Data Analyst

AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca

IT, Operations, Data Science
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Posted 6+ months ago

Job Title: Supply Chain Advanced Data Analyst

Career Level - D3

Introduction to Role:

Are you ready to extract insights from sophisticated data sets and enable data-driven decision making in a global supply chain? As a Supply Chain Advanced Data Analyst, you will be at the forefront of storytelling with data, using digital tools like SQL or Python to manipulate data, and visualizing data to affect positive outcomes on business processes. You will work closely with other analysts, data scientists, developers, business partners, end-users, and senior leaders across the globe to identify improvement opportunities, develop powerful dashboards and executive summaries, and support projects that enhance business value creation. This role will expose you to end-to-end supply chain processes and the science behind supply chain management. It provides a unique opportunity to develop functional and technical knowledge, along with personal development.

Accountabilities:

You will be expected to have good knowledge of different aspects of supply chain analytics, with the ability to dive deep into specific areas to meet the needs of the project, analyze data and develop recommendations, and coordinate and project manage activities as required for the success of the different initiatives. The role will enhance capabilities in the field of communication, collaborator management, and influencing, while developing strong technical knowledge and deep understanding of supply chain management and logistics. It will also provide pathways into data science projects and experience.

Essential Skills/Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field

  • At least 8 years of work experience in the Business Intelligence environment for Supply Chain (ideally with experience of forecasting, demand planning, inventory planning and warehouse management)

  • Strong working experience with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, PowerBI, Microsoft Dataverse and Power Virtual agents)

  • Effective data visualization capabilities, including the use of tools such as PowerBI, Qlikview, Qliksense

  • Experience working with analytic tools and languages, including Python, SQL, Julia, Go, or R

  • Examination of business process and implementation of Automation Process (RPA)

  • Strong knowledge on Data Integration, Warehousing, Modelling, Presentation Tactics and concepts

  • Demonstrable ability to work with large and complex datasets using various database management tools

  • Demonstrable ability to foster 2-way communication and liaison with multiple collaborators in a global organization.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

  • Professional certifications in any of the widely used BI tools.

  • Experience using graph database frameworks, like Neo4J or AWS Neptune

  • Experience interacting with Snowflake

  • Exposure to working with key metrices and critical metrics of Supply chain processes like Demand planning, Supply planning, etc.

  • Academic/Professional background in Supply chain management

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca?

With constant new products and launches, there's never been a better time to join Supply Chain and shape our future with a big contribution to life-changing medicines. The challenge to stay ahead in rapidly changing markets is what keeps us driving forward, as we continuously seek new and better ways to deliver medicines all the way to our patients. Our resilience helps us to thrive as we innovate and evolve. Ours is a safe and positive space. Here we are encouraged to actively participate by sharing ideas, and problem-solving. United behind a common goal to succeed, we take our collective learnings and work as a team to keep pushing the boundaries of Supply Chain.

Are you ready to make a big impact? This is the place for you. Our contribution to lifechanging medicines is why people have been here for decades. We do it for the patients. AstraZeneca is at an exciting time of new products and launches. We get to work with innovative and scientific products on our groundbreaking end to end supply chain, using the latest technologies and modern facilities.

Ready to join us in our mission to deliver life-changing medicines? Apply now!

Date Posted

22-May-2024

Closing Date

21-Jul-2024

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.