Supply Chain Business Analyst

The Supply Chain Business Analyst partners with operations and supply chain leadership to deliver actionable insights, process improvements, and data-driven decision support across manufacturing, logistics, project management, operations excellence, and business systems.
This role plays a key part in driving operational efficiency, cost optimization, and digital transformation within a capital equipment manufacturing environment.

1. Supply Chain & Operations Analytics

• Collect, analyze, and interpret supply chain, logistics, and manufacturing data to identify performance trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and reports for leadership, including metrics such as on-time delivery, supplier performance, lead time, inventory turns, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support root cause analysis for operational bottlenecks, supplier delays, and logistics issues.

2. Manufacturing & Logistics Support

• Partner with manufacturing and logistics teams to evaluate throughput, material flow, and capacity utilization.
• Analyze and optimize logistics networks, warehouse layouts, and transportation routes to improve cost and delivery performance.
• Support initiatives that reduce lead time, improve quality, and increase operational reliability across global supply chain operations.

3. Operations Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with Operations Excellence teams to identify and quantify process improvement opportunities.
• Support Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives with data analysis, metrics tracking, and benefit validation.
• Develop and maintain models for performance benchmarking, cost reduction, and operational efficiency.
• Report and communicate the measurable results of improvement projects to leadership.

4. Supply Chain Project Management Support

• Support supply chain and operations transformation projects with business analysis, data modeling, and project tracking.
• Maintain project dashboards, monitor milestones, and track benefits realization across multiple workstreams.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement, and operations teams to ensure alignment and progress toward strategic goals.

5. Business Systems & Digital Enablement

• Serve as a liaison between supply chain users and IT to improve ERP, MRP, and business intelligence system functionality.
• Develop reporting tools and automation to enhance data visibility and workflow efficiency.
• Support data governance, system integration, and continuous improvement of digital platforms.
• Train and assist users in leveraging analytics tools for operational decision-making.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, or business analysis within a manufacturing or capital equipment environment.
• Proven experience supporting cross-functional operations including logistics, procurement, manufacturing, and project management.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced Excel and Power BI proficiency.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Infor, or similar).
• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a matrixed, global organization.

As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and minerals industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers