Senior Executive - Analytics Specialist – Supply & Logistics Procurement

Job Description

Job Title: Analytics Specialist – Supply & Logistics Procurement

Job Overview: The Analytics Specialist in Supply & Logistics Procurement will support the procurement team by analyzing supply chain data, optimizing logistics processes, and ensuring cost-efficient purchasing strategies. This role requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of procurement and logistics, and the ability to work cross-functionally to drive efficiencies and cost savings across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret procurement and logistics data to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks in the supply chain.
• Process Optimization: Work closely with supply chain and procurement teams to identify inefficiencies in logistics operations and develop strategies for improvement.
• Supplier Performance Evaluation: Evaluate suppliers based on performance metrics, cost, delivery times, and quality, providing actionable insights to optimize supplier relationships.
• Cost Reduction Initiatives: Identify cost-saving opportunities in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management through data-driven analysis and strategic sourcing techniques.
• Execute periodic Reverse Auctions : to get the optimal pricing on all the inbound & outbound lanes.
• Reporting: Generate detailed reports and dashboards on procurement and logistics performance, providing actionable insights to stakeholders including PPT for MoR etc.
• Risk Management: Monitor and analyze supply chain risks, including disruptions, supplier issues, and market volatility, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with various teams (operations, finance, logistics, etc.) to align procurement strategies with overall business goals.
• Technology Utilization: Leverage analytics software, ERP systems, and other tools to enhance the procurement process and drive efficiencies.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Proven experience in analytics, procurement, supply chain management, or logistics.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis & RA tools tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, Ariba).
• Knowledge of procurement processes and logistics optimization strategies.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities with a focus on process improvement and cost efficiency.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with ERP systems or supply chain management software (e.g., SAP) is a plus.
  
  

Preferred Competencies

• Knowledge of global supply chain trends and challenges.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive mindset with a strong focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Diversity statement
• Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.
  
  

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.

Worker Type

Regular

Primary Location:

Bangalore HO

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date

2024-09-18