Operations & Logistics · Chicago, IL

Supply Chain Analyst jobs in Chicago, IL

Supply chain analysts study demand, inventory, and freight data to prevent stockouts and cut costs, turning ERP reports and spreadsheets into clear operational decisions.

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Director of Procurement and Supply Chain

Hueman PE Talent Solutions · Chicago, IL · Full-time

A top client in the construction industry is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Procurement and Supply Chain to lead the transformation of purchasing, inventory management, logistics, and supplier relationships…

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Supply Chain Analyst

MaximaTek · Chicago, IL · Full-time

About the Role: Supply Chain Analyst We are seeking a detail-oriented Supply Chain Analyst to manage, optimize, and oversee daily supply chain and logistics operations. In this role, you will act as a vital link between…

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Purchasing Manager

Mac Properties · Chicago, IL

inventory centers are always in stock. This position is responsible for processing orders, purchasing job material, shop and office supplies, maintaining inventory levels, discovering new suppliers, tracking supplier qua…

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Director, Procurement - Life Sciences

Ingersoll Rand Careers · Chicago, IL

digital supplier collaboration tools to optimize cost, quality, and supply assurance. · Lead supplier relationship management, including... ...to inform sourcing decisions and proactively manage supply chain risks. · Lea…

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D365 F&O Supply Chain & Manufacturing Consultant

Nigel Frank International · Chicago, IL · Temporary
$95 - $115 per hour

processes and identify opportunities for improvement • Experience in stakeholder management and communication • Knowledge of Supply Chain, Inventory, WMS & Manufacturing processes This is a hybrid position requiring onsi…

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What supply chain analysts earn in Chicago

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $28–$37 $59k–$76k
Mid level $35–$47 $73k–$97k
Senior $46–$62 $95k–$130k

Adjusted for the Chicago market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Excel and SQLDemand forecastingERP systems (SAP, Oracle)Inventory modelingData visualizationCost analysisCross-functional communicationProcess improvement
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

Walk me through an analysis you did that changed a supply chain decision.

Structure it as problem, data, method, and outcome, with a number at the end. The dollar or percentage impact is what they will remember.

How would you investigate a recurring stockout on a key SKU?

Show a systematic path: forecast accuracy, lead times, safety stock settings, and supplier performance, in that order. Avoid jumping to one cause.

What is your experience with ERP or planning systems?

Name the systems and the modules you actually worked in, and describe one report or process you built or improved.

How do you balance inventory carrying cost against service level?

Explain the tradeoff plainly and mention safety stock, demand variability, and lead time. A simple worked example beats theory.

Tell me about a time your analysis was challenged by operations. What happened?

Show that you listened, checked the assumptions they questioned, and either corrected the model or explained it better. Humility plus rigor.

Which metrics would you track weekly for a distribution network?

Pick a small set and defend it: fill rate, forecast accuracy, inventory turns, on-time delivery, and freight cost per unit are a solid core.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For supply chain analysts specifically — generic advice costs you here

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Quantify savings and service improvements, such as reducing freight cost 8% or raising fill rate to 98%.

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Name your ERP and BI stack specifically: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Tableau, or Power BI.

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List SQL and advanced Excel explicitly; most screenings filter on both.

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Mention APICS certifications like CPIM or CSCP, or note one in progress.

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Show forecasting work with a measurable accuracy improvement, not just the activity.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Supply Chain Analyst
02 Senior Supply Chain Analyst
03 Supply Chain Manager
04 Director of Supply Chain
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