P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Supply Chain Management Supply Chain Analyst
Focuses on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain operations through data analysis, process coordination, and reporting.
What this level means
New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision
- Scope
- Own tasks within a defined component
- Autonomy
- Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
- Complexity
- Routine problems with known solutions
- Impact
- Own deliverables
- Decision rights
- Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
- Leadership
- None — building the craft
- Typical experience
- 0–2 yrs
What you'd do
- Gather and maintain data related to supply chain operations.
- Analyze supply chain data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Monitor inventory levels and assist in demand & supply planning.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy.
- Prepare reports on supply chain performance metrics.
- Support process improvement initiatives.
- Assist in the development of supply chain models and simulations.
- Participate in supply chain planning meetings.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Ensure compliance with supply chain policies and procedures.
- Analyze supply chain data.
- Monitor inventory levels.
- Prepare performance reports.
- Support process improvements.
- Ensure data accuracy.
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Data analysis
- Process coordination
- Report generation
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Efficiency improvement
- Cost analysis
- Compliance
- Supply chain modeling
- Inventory management
- Demand planning
- Supply chain operations
- Data analysis techniques
- Process improvement methodologies
- Reporting tools
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Cost analysis strategies
- Compliance standards
- Supply chain modeling
- Inventory management principles
- Demand planning processes
- Analytical & Detail-Oriented
- Problem-solving mindset
- Technical Aptitude
- Data management
- Process Coordination
- Reporting Skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Efficiency Improvement
- Cost Analysis
- Compliance Awareness
What good looks like
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- 0–3 years of experience in supply chain or operations roles.
- Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with databases.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Common titles
Supply Chain Management ISupply Chain Management 1Entry-Level Supply Chain ManagementJunior Supply Chain ManagementAssociate Supply Chain ManagementSupply Chain Manager ISupply Chain Manager 1Entry-Level Supply Chain ManagerJunior Supply Chain ManagerAssociate Supply Chain ManagerSupply Chain Management Supply Chain AnalystEarly-Career Professional
What it pays
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.
O*NET / SOC: 11-3071.04 — Supply Chain Managers