Senior Analyst, Global Supply Planning Governance & Process Improvement

Key Purpose of the Job

The Senior Analyst provides critical support to the Global Supply Planning (GSP) Governance & Process Improvement team by conducting analysis, monitoring performance, supporting governance processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across GSP.

The role is responsible for helping establish visibility into planning and governance performance through reporting, analytics, and business insights, while supporting initiatives that improve planning processes, operating effectiveness, and cross-functional ways of working.

This position requires close collaboration with Global Supply Planning, Regional Planning, Production Planning, Product Supply, Sourcing Operations, Digital Technology teams, and other business partners to identify opportunities, support implementation of improvements, and promote adoption of effective governance practices.

The Senior Analyst should be passionate about using data and structured problem-solving to improve business processes, enhance decision making, and support the ongoing evolution of GSP capabilities.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Analytics, Reporting & Performance Monitoring

Conduct analyses and maintain reporting that provide visibility into planning, governance, and operational performance.

Monitor key metrics, identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities, and communicate insights to stakeholders.

Support development and enhancement of dashboards, reporting tools, and performance measurement frameworks.

Help ensure data quality, reporting consistency, and alignment of key business metrics.

Governance & Process Improvement

Support the execution of governance processes, operating mechanisms, and continuous improvement initiatives across GSP.

Identify process improvement opportunities and develop recommendations to improve operational effectiveness, consistency, and efficiency.

Support the documentation, standardization, and maintenance of planning processes, governance practices, and operating procedures.

Contribute to the implementation of new capabilities, tools, and ways of working as business requirements evolve.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across planning, product supply, sourcing operations, technology, and related functions.

Gather business requirements, facilitate discussions, and support alignment on process improvements and governance initiatives.

Communicate findings, recommendations, and progress updates clearly to stakeholders at various levels of the organization.

Analytical Problem Solving

Investigate operational and process-related issues, identify root causes, and recommend practical solutions.

Use data and structured analysis to support business decisions and continuous improvement efforts.

Support assessments, business cases, and recommendations related to process, governance, and operational improvements.

Communication & Capability Support

Prepare presentation materials, summaries, and reports for leadership reviews and governance forums.

Provide guidance and support to business users on reporting, processes, and analytical tools.

Contribute to knowledge sharing, training, and adoption of improved ways of working.

Strategic Role - Relationship Building

Actively partners with stakeholders to understand business challenges and support achievement of shared objectives.

Engages in open and collaborative dialogue to facilitate alignment and effective decision making.

Demonstrates the ability to influence outcomes through data, analysis, and constructive stakeholder engagement.

Leadership

Demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned work.

Proactively identifies issues, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Works independently on assigned initiatives while seeking guidance on complex or strategic matters when appropriate.

Communicates clearly and adapts messaging and style based on audience and context.

Minimum Relevant Experience: 3-6 years

Required Professional Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, planning, operations, business intelligence, analytics, PMO, process improvement, transformation or related functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience supporting cross-functional projects, process improvement initiatives, or business transformation activities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.

Required Competencies

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with analytics, reporting, dashboarding, or business intelligence tools.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to structure and analyze problems and recommend practical solutions.

Experience with Power BI, KNIME, process mapping, or related tools is an advantage.