Senior Supply Chain Analyst

The Senior Obsolescence Analyst is responsible for leading strategic initiatives to identify, mitigate, and manage obsolescence risks across the supply chain. This role combines advanced analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive planning to ensure continuity of supply and minimize financial impact from obsolete inventory. The position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

What you will do: 

Obsolescence Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement comprehensive obsolescence management strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead predictive analysis to identify obsolescence risks and recommend mitigation plans.
• Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks to monitor obsolescence trends and performance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices

Inventory & Lifecycle Management

• Oversee identification and disposition of obsolete and slow-moving inventory.
• Drive initiatives to reduce excess stock and improve inventory turnover.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with supply planning, raw material planning, demand planning, brand, commercial, and finance to review obsolescence risks and action plans.
• Serve as subject matter expert for obsolescence management across the organization.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations on obsolescence metrics and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate records of obsolete products and related financial impact.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to regulatory and contractual requirements for obsolescence management.
• Support audits and provide documentation for compliance purposes.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

• Salary Range: $76,000 - $100,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree Information Systems, Business Administration, Supply-Chain Management or related field preferred, MBA desirable
• 5-10 years supply chain experience and experience with SAP or similar ERP system required
• Experience in Consumer Products Goods
• Experience in supply planning or analytics
• Proficiency in common knowledge-worker tools (Windows, Office Professional, Visio, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Experience in a senior role preferred
• Providing strategic updates to senior stakeholders.
• Mentoring and training junior analysts

Core Competencies

• Builds Trusting Relationships: Uses appropriate interpersonal styles to establish effective relationships with customers and internal partners; interacts with others in a way that promotes openness and trust and gives them confidence in one’s intentions.
• High Impact Communication: Clearly and succinctly conveys information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicates in a focused and compelling way that drives others’ thoughts and actions.
• Managing Work: Effectively manages one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Decision Making: Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Work Standards: Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposes standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Risk Taking: Initiates action that tries to achieve a recognized benefit or advantage when potential negative consequences are understood, keeping in mind calculated risks by gathering information to understand the probability of success, benefits of success, and consequences of failure.