Top Supply Chain Analyst Jobs in Chicago, IL

Develops supply chain network baselines, analyzes logistics and inventory data, models current and future-state scenarios, and evaluates cost-service tradeoffs. Supports warehouse and transportation optimization, product flow improvements, facility stocking strategies, and safety stock decisions. Uses enterprise systems, business intelligence, Llamasoft, and Tableau to produce data-driven recommendations and executive presentations. Coordinates cross-functional projects, vendors, permitting, scheduling, and onsite implementation while traveling frequently.

Configure, implement, enhance, and support Workday Supply Chain processes and solutions. Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, perform impact analysis, improve business processes, and manage testing, documentation, training, reporting, integrations, security, and incidents. Serve as a Workday Supply Chain subject matter expert across procurement, inventory, supplier contracts, and strategic sourcing while supporting Finance touchpoints and continuous platform improvement.

Analyzes supply chain and SAP S/4HANA planning data to improve forecasting, inventory levels, material availability, and planning execution. Develops dashboards, KPI scorecards, reports, and analytics solutions using SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Fiori, embedded analytics, CDS Views, and Power BI. Collaborates with procurement, production, and logistics teams, monitors data quality, identifies risks and automation opportunities, supports AI initiatives, and trains stakeholders on analytics tools and practices.

Analyzes supply chain and SAP S/4HANA planning data to improve planning accuracy, inventory levels, material availability, and supply chain decisions. Develops reporting solutions, dashboards, KPI scorecards, and analytics using SAC, SAP Fiori, embedded analytics, CDS Views, and Power BI. Partners with procurement, production, and logistics teams, monitors data quality, mitigates MRP risks, supports automation and AI initiatives, and trains stakeholders on analytics tools and practices.

Leads Gartner thought leadership and advisory research on supply chain AI strategy, governance, risk, and value realization. Develops actionable insights, analyzes market trends, advises executive clients, communicates AI investment ROI, presents at conferences and client briefings, supports sales, reviews content, improves research processes, and mentors analysts. Requires deep supply chain and AI expertise, strong research, writing, analytical, presentation, and executive communication skills, plus willingness to travel up to 25%.

Support the Automated Inventory Management (AIM) program through data management, reporting, monitoring automation workflows, troubleshooting system issues, analyzing inventory consumption and replenishment, documenting business requirements, testing system enhancements, and collaborating with IT, sales, operations, and customer experience to improve supply chain efficiency and customer service.

Performs advanced supply chain finance analysis, including forecasting, variance reporting, month-end close, product costing, cost of goods sold analysis, and financial modeling. Partners with supply chain, manufacturing, operations, procurement, transportation, warehousing, and brand finance teams to improve financial performance. Leads planning processes, supports financial controls, analyzes manufacturing costs and capital expenditures, develops recommendations, and delivers cost estimates for new and renovated products.

Supports demand planning by managing part of a demand analyst portfolio, producing recurring reports, analyzing supply chain data, assisting cross-functional projects, and completing a measurable summer project presented to senior leaders. The role requires Excel proficiency, quantitative analysis, forecasting, communication, attention to detail, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Analyzes logistics spending and financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities. Develops reports and dashboards, presents actionable recommendations to leadership, collaborates across teams to improve logistics operations, and updates logistics systems with negotiated rates, surcharges, and service standards.

Executes supply planning and purchasing activities in NetSuite and Adaptive. Responsibilities include adjusting reorder points and safety stock, creating and tracking purchase orders, coordinating with vendors, maintaining planning-related item data, processing receipts and transfer orders, generating inventory reports, and escalating discrepancies. This part-time contract requires hands-on NetSuite supply chain experience, independent work, and daily availability overlapping U.S. business hours.

Support supply chain analysis and optimization by collecting, cleansing, and analyzing data, maintaining Excel dashboards, and preparing presentations. Assist with Zoho Suite tasks, document processes, and help track project timelines while collaborating with team members to produce actionable insights.

Support live remote Supply Chain Analyst training by answering learner questions, facilitating breakout rooms, hosting office hours, grading assignments within seven days, creating video walkthroughs, and submitting weekly program feedback. Participate in onboarding and staff meetings, monitor Pumble channels, and assist the Lead Instructor when needed to ensure learners progress and program quality.

Configures and maintains demand planning system logic, forecast models, hierarchies, segmentation, and baseline plan generation. Executes planning cycles, monitors model performance, investigates system outcomes, and performs validation and regression testing. Partners with demand planners to tune models, analyzes planning KPIs and exceptions, diagnoses configuration-related issues, and documents assumptions, sensitivities, and tuning rationale. The role supports reliable, explainable baseline forecasts but does not own final demand plans, planner overrides, integrations, or planning policy.

Supports the Supply Chain Technology team by gathering business requirements, documenting user stories, participating in Agile ceremonies, collaborating on technical designs and wireframes, supporting testing and troubleshooting, and assisting with deployment planning. The intern works under direct supervision while gaining practical product analytics experience.

Analyze supply chain and warehouse operations to identify productivity, cost, and quality improvements. Support distribution center design and technology adoption (WMS/SAP/automation), develop financial models, document requirements, lead cross-functional implementation, provide training, and drive continuous improvement across regional DCs.

Serve as the bridge between supply chain/manufacturing and technical teams to support, optimize, and implement Oracle ERP supply chain modules. Provide day-to-day production support, perform data analysis using SQL Plus, develop FSDs and test scripts, lead implementations and upgrades using Oracle AIM, apply Lean methodologies, and leverage generative AI tools for reporting and insights.

Support CAM operations and supply chain via financial planning, variance analysis, and month-end close. Build AOP and forecasts, analyze plant-level labor, overhead, inventory and COGS, prepare operations journal entries, develop Power BI dashboards, standardize reporting across ERPs, and partner with plant leaders to improve productivity, cost structure, and working capital.

Lead High Tech supply chain research and thought leadership, advising CSCOs on end-to-end strategy, AI and digital transformations, and market trends. Produce actionable insights, presentations, and client-facing briefings; support sales and peer review; mentor junior analysts; drive research agenda, process improvements, and cross-team collaboration. Travel up to 25%.