Supply Chain Business Systems Analyst (Remote Positions Available)

Fictiv Exists to Enable Hardware Innovators to Build Better Products, Faster

Fictiv, coined the “AWS of manufacturing,” is a leading technology company transforming the $350 billion manufacturing industry. Our cutting-edge cloud platform uses AI and machine learning algorithms to help companies build hardware at the speed of software. Come join our growing team!

The Data Engineering & Analytics team develops a centralized data warehouse. It produces reports and dashboards for Fictiv to provide strategic insights that impact multiple functional areas, including Operations, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Product, Architecture, and Customer Support. The team partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure data is accurate, timely, secure, and has properly managed change control.

This team sets the stage for ensuring Fictiv's business delivers on KPIs and goals and provides all the inputs for its strategic decision-making.

The Data Engineering & Analytics team creates reports and dashboards to provide meaningful insights from the data warehouse. This team works closely with cross-functional stakeholders and leverages multiple Business Intelligence (BI) technologies to achieve these goals.

As the Supply Chain Business Systems Analyst, you will guide the Data Engineering team with business and technical requirements to ensure data warehouse structures support these needs. We have business systems that support these needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional peers to build dashboards and reports to monitor progress, answer questions, and ensure key management reports are available and accurate. You will create tools in Tableau (and other BI tools) for users to explore data and make data-driven decisions.

You will specialize in analyzing complex data, identifying trends, and providing insights that help decision-making. You will be responsible for understanding requirements, working with the team to create implementation plans, and providing thought leadership for all data reporting solutions to meet and exceed customer expectations. You will mentor and shepherd best practices amongst the extended cross-functional team to ensure appropriate hygiene of Fictiv’s reporting environments and allow users to be self-sufficient. 

You will partner with the Data Analytics Manager to support and scale our analytics. SQL should be your tool of choice when pulling datasets, and you can paint a great visual picture of our complex data. You will collaborate with peer technical leads in various disciplines, including Engineering, Product Owners, and Business Analysts, to drive workflows and with stakeholders to understand and measure company goals.

Clear results orientation: displays an intense focus on achieving short- and long-term goals. He/she must demonstrate the ability to effectively implement and execute strategic plans to drive towards achieving company targets.
Successful track record of thriving in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and dynamic environment. Previous enterprise reporting experience is a must.
Supply chain experience is a must:
Problem-Solving: Ability to identify inefficiencies in the supply chain and develop innovative solutions to improve processes and reduce costs.
Supply Chain Planning: Supply Chain Analysts should possess strong planning skills to develop and implement strategies for optimizing the flow of goods and services from suppliers to customers while meeting demand and minimizing risks.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in supply chain management software, data analytics tools, and ERP systems is essential for Supply Chain Analysts to analyze data effectively, generate reports, and optimize supply chain processes.
Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication is crucial for Supply Chain Analysts to collaborate with cross-functional teams, convey complex analyses and insights, and present recommendations to stakeholders.
Supply Chain Metrics and KPIs: Understanding Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics relevant to supply chain operations, such as on-time delivery, inventory turnover, and fill rate, is important for Supply Chain Analysts to measure performance and identify areas for improvement.
Logistics and Transportation Management: Knowledge of logistics and transportation management principles, including route optimization, carrier selection, and freight cost analysis, is essential for Supply Chain Analysts to optimize transportation networks and reduce shipping costs.
Continuous Improvement: Embracing a mindset of continuous improvement and being proactive in identifying opportunities to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance efficiency is essential for Supply Chain Analysts to drive ongoing improvements in supply chain performance.
Analysis: Identify business challenges and opportunities for improvement