Job Description
Overview
This role combines data analysis, cost management, and cross-functional collaboration to support forecasting, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization initiatives. The position is well suited for early-career data professionals who enjoy working with large datasets while also influencing business decisions through analytics.
Key Responsibilities
Cost & Forecast Management
- Maintain and reconcile monthly cost forecasts.
- Collaborate with buyers to ensure forecast accuracy.
- Support supplier negotiations through detailed cost analysis.
Analytics & Reporting
- Develop and distribute monthly cost performance reports.
- Analyze large datasets to identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Track cost metrics and provide insights to stakeholders.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Lead or co-lead cost reduction ideation workshops.
- Coordinate with multiple teams to drive efficiency initiatives.
- Manage project timelines and deliverables.
Required Skills
- Strong data analysis experience with large datasets.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Negotiation and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Project management experience.
- Bachelor’s degree (Business preferred but not mandatory).
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
- Tableau or Power BI for visualization.
- Databricks experience.
- SAP knowledge.
- Cost reduction or procurement analytics experience.
- Client or stakeholder-facing experience.
Technical Stack
- Big Data: Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Kafka, NoSQL
- Cloud & Storage: AWS, S3, Redshift
- Data Engineering: Scala, Apache Pig
- Data Warehousing concepts
Ideal Candidate Profile
This role is a strong fit for someone who:
- Has 1–3 years of experience in data analysis or business analytics.
- Enjoys blending technical data work with business operations.
- Wants exposure to supply chain, procurement, or cost analytics.
- Is comfortable working onsite with cross-functional teams.
Career Path Potential
This position can lead to roles such as:
- Data Scientist II
- Business/Data Analyst
- Supply Chain Analytics Specialist
- Cost Optimization or Operations Analytics Manager