Sr. Manager

Job Description Sr. Manager, Business Analyst (Manufacturing & Supply Chain Support)Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Manager – Business Analyst to partner with our Manufacturing and Supply Chain functions. This role will be pivotal in driving business insights, streamlining operations, improving cost efficiency, and enabling data-driven decision-making. The candidate will act as a bridge between operations, finance, and leadership teams, ensuring timely visibility of business health parameters and process optimization.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Manager – Business Analyst to partner with our Manufacturing and Supply Chain functions. This role will be pivotal in driving business insights, streamlining operations, improving cost efficiency, and enabling data-driven decision-making. The candidate will act as a bridge between operations, finance, and leadership teams, ensuring timely visibility of business health parameters and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities

•      Data Analytics & Insightso  Mine, clean, and analyze manufacturing and supply chain data to create actionable insights.o  Build and maintain scalable dashboards and models to monitor operational KPIs, plant performance, production variances, and logistics efficiency.o  Continuously generate insights to support business growth, cost optimization, and decision-making.
•      Business Performance Managemento  End-to-end ownership of business projects and assignments, especially those impacting manufacturing efficiency and supply chain performance.o  Develop and manage business health parameters, performance scorecards, and management dashboards for senior leadership review.o  Conduct variance analysis between standard costs and actual costs (materials, labor, inventory, logistics, etc.).
•      Financial & Operational Analysiso  Prepare periodic and ad-hoc reports on costs, variances, and efficiency opportunities.o  Support management in evaluating investment decisions, market expansion, pricing, and cost-benefit analysis.o  Audit financial and operational processes to ensure compliance and identify improvement opportunities.o  Forecast and analyze costs of production, labor, logistics, and inventory to highlight risks and opportunities.o  Recommend cost-reduction initiatives and profitable operational solutions.
•      Cross-functional Collaborationo  Work closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to improve planning, monitoring, and forecasting.o  Support leadership with insights on business architecture, operational bottlenecks, and growth levers.o  Provide data-backed recommendations to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance supply chain resilience.

Desired Skills & Competencies

•      Advanced proficiency in Excel, Macros, and Power BI (dynamic dashboards).
•      Advanced proficiency in Excel, Macros, and Power BI (dynamic dashboards).
•      Working knowledge of SQL / database management.
•      Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with ability to create hypotheses and test solutions.
•      Proficiency in documenting processes, wireframes, reports, and executive presentations.
•      Strong business acumen, especially in manufacturing cost drivers, supply chain efficiency, and operational KPIs.
•      Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
•      Good knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cost-benefit analysis, and planning tools.
•      Detail-oriented with ability to work under tight deadlines.

Experience & Qualifications

•      Experience: 7–10 years of progressive experience in business analysis, MIS, operations finance, or supply chain analytics, preferably in manufacturing/E-commerce industries.
•      Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Commerce/Management; MBA or relevant certification preferred.