Manufacturing Analyst – Supply Chain & Manufacturing Data Analytics

Job Title: Manufacturing Analyst – Supply Chain & Manufacturing Data Analytics Location: Alameda, CA (Onsite/Hybrid as per client policy) Visa: USC / GC / EAD Role Overview We are looking for a Manufacturing Analyst with strong experience in manufacturing systems, supply chain data, and analytics within the Life Sciences domain. The ideal candidate will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT teams to analyze manufacturing data, support system integrations, and deliver data-driven insights through dashboards and reports. Candidates with hands-on exposure to MES, SAP/ERP, BOMs, and manufacturing data flows are highly preferred. Experience in Power BI, data analytics, and regulatory-compliant environments (GxP) is essential. Key Responsibilities • Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT stakeholders to understand and map end-to-end manufacturing and supply chain data processes • Analyze manufacturing data to identify process optimization and efficiency improvement opportunities • Support data flow design and system integration across manufacturing and production systems (MES, ERP, SAP) • Ensure all solutions comply with regulatory, cybersecurity, and data integrity standards including: • 21 CFR Part 11 • ISO 13485 • GxP requirements • Develop and maintain dashboards and analytical reports using manufacturing and supply chain data to support decision-making • Work with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into data and reporting requirements • Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations Required Skills & Experience • 3+ years of experience as a Manufacturing Analyst / Manufacturing Data Analyst in the Life Sciences domain • Strong understanding of manufacturing ecosystems and data flows, including: • MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) • ERP / SAP systems • BOM (Bill of Materials) • Hands-on experience with data visualization and reporting tools such as: • Power BI (mandatory) • Tableau (preferred) • Strong background in manufacturing data analytics and supply chain analytics • Solid analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across multi-functional teams Education • Professional MBA (PMBA) with specialization in Manufacturing / Operations Management • OR • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field Added Advantages (Nice to Have) • Experience with manufacturing systems/software at a high level • PL-300 (Power BI Data Analyst) certification • Programming/scripting exposure: VBA or Python • Strong manufacturing domain knowledge combined with analytics expertise Ideal Candidate Summary (Quick Pitch) A Manufacturing Analyst with hands-on experience in manufacturing systems, supply chain data, and Power BI, who understands MES/SAP data flows and can deliver regulatory-compliant analytics solutions in a Life Sciences manufacturing environment.