As an entry-level supply chain analyst, you’ll play an important role in planning, analyzing, and monitoring an organization’s supply chain, to ensure efficient distribution. Get started on this career path with the resources below.
Learn the basics of supply chain analytics and operations
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain and Logistics, Planning, Strategy and Operations, Inventory Management, Leadership and Management, Operations Management, Business Analysis, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Estimation, Forecasting, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheet Software, Statistical Analysis, Strategy, Supplier Relationship Management, Warehouse Management, Probability & Statistics, Product Management, Transportation Operations Management, Material Handling, Project Management, Shipping and Receiving, Store Management
Rutgers the State University of New Jersey
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Supply Chain Systems, Supply Chain and Logistics, Strategy and Operations, Leadership and Management, Inventory Management, Operations Management, Business Analysis, Planning, Operational Analysis, Market Analysis, Strategy, Business Intelligence, Process Analysis, Business Process Management, Forecasting, Warehouse Management, Data Management, Probability & Statistics, Risk Management, Statistical Analysis, Decision Making, General Statistics, Statistical Visualization, Data Model, Regression, Statistical Tests, Supplier Relationship Management, Basic Descriptive Statistics, Data Visualization, Data Science
Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Leadership and Management, Problem Solving, Risk Management
Supply chain analysts use data and other analytical methods to improve an organization’s planning and distribution of manufactured goods. They advise an organization and its suppliers to drive efficiency and cost savings while maintaining quality assurance, on-time delivery, and inventory management.
As an entry-level supply chain analyst, you’ll be expected to know the basics of quantitative data analysis and supply chain management software. You’ll need to know how to use these tools to collect, organize, and synthesize data and present your recommendations to improve business operations.
Similar roles include data analyst, business analyst, business intelligence analyst, and supply chain manager.
Read more about entry-level supply chain analyst careers and tips:
![[Featured Image] A supply chain analyst holding a device records and discusses information with a warehouse worker while they stand in the warehouse.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/6aLU4Aq81z1We9egQzELlt/736cc1aa7903c94990da10278ef283ab/GettyImages-1470939666.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured image] A supply chain analyst in a blue shirt sits at a desk with a laptop computer near a window.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/4yfcbzP6zEjxowli6GlTpL/a115ae3dd99c8c31139c317e4ecf6db8/GettyImages-1144544460.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] Two supply chain management professionals discuss a shipment near an open freight container.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/2fPqP2naT2cpMjWWu0CmDe/ed7a0a406ebfd091b48e5c011fe25447/GettyImages-1296495366.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A group of employees meet in their office to discuss the digital transformation of their customer experience.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/7KZAODlKtEn5MDf8Vbuqcj/0dfa158df9749d2d0b3c9551b73d4d81/GettyImages-1193759459.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A supply chain manager discusses strategies with a team member.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/4fQV3Ac2wcRvwYjOs9lpCU/58860f4c9e4f20c91037d094bcbc9a47/GettyImages-1358280227__1_.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image]: Supply chain manager discussing strategies with a team member.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/3TdMEQCmMfqnRCeoXyE1qc/574ce8e3de31b52dae4a27ea4e367965/GettyImages-1161549932__1_.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Feature Image] Two digital supply chain professionals walk through a warehouse, discussing a report they review on their tablet.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/1qm4my8Z5dJnQJOVjv53LE/2960910f64083ecbc34f992417f68b0e/GettyImages-1516306079.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image]: A male, wearing a green shirt and a female wearing a black and white patterned top, sitting in front of her laptop, are meeting to discuss the latest strategy.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/3uWn3chG07ASHAPVRwBFQV/7e43a037b17684a7c3df0f36b77360eb/GettyImages-1211395020.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image] A supply chain analyst draws a diagram on a window in blue ink. There are yellow Post-it notes stuck to the left side of the window.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/48hPpNk6hUGdGOWhvgjEoM/ac661ba93a48794c0ebcee8a54bd5d32/iStock-623060690_super__1_.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured Image]: A male, wearing a yellow jacket, is sitting at his desk, working on his laptop and his desktop.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/2hf0O5lSQ7VczxXtQcdNlV/b3ec109f4d27bf4a68021138ed9c7c63/iStock-973715860__1_.jpg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
![[Featured image] An operations manager leads a meeting in a company conference room.](https://images.ctfassets.net/wp1lcwdav1p1/1MTzJlETPh86wrPQ0KftES/a307468c303d33100ad57dd3bf2359f4/Businessman-pointing-at-executive-during-meeting-641970902_7952x5304__1_.jpeg?w=330&h=216&q=60&fit=fill&f=faces&fm=jpg&fl=progressive)
