Supply Chain Data Analyst

VAT GROUP

Penang

Description

The Supply Chain Data Analyst drives data-driven decision-making by delivering actionable insights into material availability, supply risks, and operational performance. The role leverages analytics, dashboards, and KPI monitoring to optimize planning, improve inventory visibility, support cross-functional decision-making, and drive continuous improvement across the end-to-end supply chain.

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Material Visibility & Shortage Analysis

*Develop and maintain analytical dashboards to provide real-time visibility of gated / constrained materials impacting production and delivery.

*Identify critical shortages and bottleneck materials and highlight priority actions for expediting.

*Perform root cause analysis on missing parts (e.g., supplier delay, planning gap, system issue).

*Support planners with actionable insights to accelerate component availability.

KPI Monitoring & Performance Management

*Define and track key supply chain KPIs such as:

  • Material availability vs demand
  • Past due PO / supplier OTD
  • Clear-to-Build (CTB) status
  • Inventory health (DIO, SMI, excess)

*Build and maintain automated dashboards for KPI tracking at planner and management level.

*Monitor KPI deviations and drive corrective actions with planners and stakeholders.

*Provide regular performance reporting and insights to management.

Data Analytics & Decision Support

*Analyze large datasets (ERP, planning tools, supplier data) to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

*Convert complex data into clear insights and recommendations for supply chain planners.

* Support scenario analysis (e.g., impact of shortages, demand changes, lead time variability).

Dashboard & System Development

*Design and enhance dashboards using Power BI / Excel / other tools focusing on:

  • Gated material visibility
  • Demand vs supply gaps
  • Inventory projection and coverage
  • Planner KPI performance

*Ensure data integrity, standardization, and alignment across systems (e.g., D365, Power BI).

Continuous Improvement

*Identify process gaps in supply chain planning and material flow.

*Drive initiatives to:

  • Improve data accuracy and transparency
  • Enhance planning efficiency
  • Reduce shortages and excess inventory

*Support global harmonization and best practice implementation.

Minimum Qualification

  • Minimum Bachelor's Degree (Preferable in Business/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Data Science related field)
  • Minimum 5+ years of working experience in Supply Chain related field. (Preferable in inventory management)
  • Proficient in English Communication and Presentation
  • Strong logical mindset, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional department effectively.
  • Absolute integrity

Preferred Qualification

  • ERP System (Preferred in D365)
  • Supply Chain Analysis (Preferred in supporting buyer/planner)
  • Microsoft Power BI, Excel Macro and Advanced Planning Tools