Senior Supply Chain Data Analytics Business Partner

🏢 ABOUT THE COMPANY

Whole Foods Market is the world's leading retailer of organic and natural foods, with over 500 stores across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 1980 by John Mackey and Renee Lawson Hardy, our mission is to promote the health and well-being of our customers and team members through the highest-quality products, exceptional customer service, and community involvement. With a strong commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, we strive to create a positive impact on the environment and communities we serve.

🎯 ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Senior Supply Chain Data Analytics Business Partner, you will play a critical role in driving business growth and improvement by leveraging data-driven insights to inform business decisions. Reporting to the Senior Director of Supply Chain and Logistics, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Merchandising, and Finance, to analyze business performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop data-driven recommendations to drive business outcomes. This role will have a significant impact on the company's ability to optimize supply chain operations, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

📋 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develop and maintain detailed analytics reports and dashboards to provide key performance indicators (KPIs) on supply chain operations, including inventory levels, transportation costs, and on-time delivery rates.

- Analyze and interpret large datasets to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and areas of risk, and develop data-driven recommendations to inform business decisions.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement process improvements, including workflow enhancements, inventory management, and transportation optimization.

- Provide data-driven insights to inform business cases and proposals for strategic initiatives, including new product launches, store openings, and supply chain enhancements.

- Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Merchandising, and Finance, to ensure alignment and effective collaboration.

- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in supply chain analytics and data-driven decision-making, and apply this knowledge to drive business outcomes.

- Develop and maintain data visualizations and storytelling techniques to effectively communicate complex data insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance, including data validation, data cleansing, and data standardization.

- Partner with the IT team to develop and maintain data architecture, including data warehouses, data lakes, and data pipelines.

- Develop and maintain metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of supply chain strategies and initiatives, and use these metrics to inform business decisions.

- Identify and develop opportunities to leverage data analytics to drive business growth and improvement, and develop business cases and proposals to support these initiatives.

✅ REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

- 7-10 years of experience in supply chain analytics, data science, or a related field, with a strong background in data analysis and interpretation.

- Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Data Science, or a related field.

- Strong technical skills in data analysis, data visualization, and data storytelling, including expertise in tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and Excel.

- Experience with data management and governance, including data validation, data cleansing, and data standardization.

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex data insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Experience with data architecture, including data warehouses, data lakes, and data pipelines.

- Strong business acumen, with the ability to understand business operations and make data-driven recommendations to drive business outcomes.

- Experience with statistical analysis and machine learning techniques, including regression analysis, clustering, and decision trees.

- Certification in data analytics, data science, or a related field, such as Certified Data Scientist (CDS) or Certified Analytics Professional (CAP).

⭐ PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Experience with cloud-based data platforms, including Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure.

- Experience with data visualization tools, such as D3.js or Plotly.

- Certification in supply chain management, such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM).

- Experience with data governance and data quality frameworks, such as the Data Governance Framework or the Data Quality Framework.

- Experience with data storytelling and visualization, including the development of compelling narratives and presentations.

- Experience with agile project management methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.

💰 WHAT WE OFFER

As a Senior Supply Chain Data Analytics Business Partner at Whole Foods Market, you will be part of a collaborative and dynamic team that is passionate about driving business growth and improvement through data-driven insights. We offer a competitive salary range of $60,000 to $90,000, depending on experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. We also offer a generous learning and development budget to support professional growth and development, and a flexible remote work policy to allow for work-life balance. Our team culture is focused on collaboration, innovation, and customer delight, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

👥 ABOUT THE TEAM

The Supply Chain and Logistics team at Whole Foods Market is a dynamic and collaborative group of professionals who are passionate about driving business growth and improvement through data-driven insights. We are a team of approximately 20 members, including data analysts, supply chain managers, and logistics coordinators, who work closely together to analyze business performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop data-driven recommendations to drive business outcomes. We are a fast-paced and results-driven team that values innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction, and we are committed to creating a positive impact on the environment and communities we serve.

📨 HOW TO APPLY

To apply for the Senior Supply Chain Data Analytics Business Partner role, please submit your resume and a cover letter that highlights your experience and qualifications for the role. We expect to review applications on a rolling basis and conduct interviews with selected candidates within 2-3 weeks of application receipt.

📋 Job Details

Job Type	🌐 Remote
Location	Remote, US
Address	123 Main St, 12345
Salary	USD 60,000 – 90,000 / year
Industry	General
Company	Whole Foods Market
Valid Until	2026-09-11

📨 How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and a brief cover letter to Whole Foods Market. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks of applying.