Senior Supply Chain Analyst - Development and Optimization

Senior Supply Chain Analyst – Development and Optimization
Based in Atlanta, GA (no relocation)

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for delivering actionable insights and data-driven solutions that improve productivity, service, and cost across our supply chain network. This role will focus heavily on advanced SQL development, while also leveraging Python, BI tools, and machine learning techniques to design scalable analytics, automate reporting, and support technology transformation initiatives. A strong foundation in supply chain processes and operations is required to ensure analytics directly align with business needs and drive measurable impact.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities - Senior Supply Chain Analyst – Development and Optimization:

• SQL Development – Writes advanced SQL queries and optimizes pipelines to extract, transform, and analyze large-scale supply chain datasets.
• Analytics & BI – Builds and maintains dashboards, reports, and KPIs in Tableau/Power BI to communicate insights across distribution centers and leadership.
• Python & ML – Applies Python or any programming language for data wrangling, automation, and exploratory analysis; supports machine learning model development for forecasting, anomaly detection, and optimization use cases.
• Supply Chain Insight – Translates supply chain business requirements into technical solutions; applies domain knowledge to identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Root Cause Analysis – Practices structured problem solving, repeatedly asking “why” to fully understand issues and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Collaboration – Works cross-functionally with supply chain operations, IT, and external partners to implement BI solutions and support technology adoption.
• Validation – Confidently validates the accuracy and quality of data and models; proactively seeks clarification and feedback when unsure how to validate.
• Documentation & Training – Prepares business requirements, process documentation, and provides training and troubleshooting for end users of BI/analytics tools.
• Decision Support – Develops decision support tools and financial models to analyze cost/benefit tradeoffs of supply chain technology initiatives.

Nature and Scope - Senior Supply Chain Analyst – Development and Optimization:

• Strong expertise in SQL is required; ability to design complex queries, optimize performance, and handle large datasets.
• Proficiency in Python for data analysis, automation, and foundational ML modeling.
• Familiarity with BI tools (Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent) and supply chain KPIs/metrics (OTIF, inventory, transportation, order cycle time, etc.).
• Solid understanding of supply chain operations (distribution, inventory management, logistics, forecasting, or related).
• Work is performed with increasing independence; guidance is sought primarily on unusual or highly complex challenges.

Work Environment:

• Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis for any employer.
• Ability to work onsite in Atlanta, GA on a hybrid schedule (four days in office, one day remote).
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in data analytics.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL databases, BI platforms, and Python-based analytics.
• Demonstrated experience writing complex SQL queries beyond basic SELECT statements, including those with aggregations, subqueries, Window functions, or data transformations.
• Highly collaborative role, interacting frequently with supply chain operations, IT, and leadership stakeholders.
• Minimal travel required (<10%).

HD Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot, is a leading wholesale distribution company serving customers and their communities across the Multifamily, Institutional, Hospitality, Trades, Government Housing, Healthcare, Building Services and Education industries through an expansive network of over 100 distribution centers across the U.S. & Canada. We offer our customers a vast assortment of over 100,000 MRO, full-line janitorial and OS&E products from high-quality, national and private brands, all at competitive prices. Combined with our industry-leading services and solutions – including localized jobsite delivery, renovation programs, direct-ship options and innovative digital tools and capabilities, as well as dedicated sales and customer care teams – you can see why our more than 250,000 customers continue to trust HD Supply as their supplier of choice for serving their communities where people live, learn, work and play.