Analyst - N TIER COE

Risk Monitoring & Analysis • Monitor multiple external and internal intelligence sources to identify potential supply chain risks and disruptions. • Analyze news alerts, geopolitical developments, natural disasters, cyber incidents, financial distress, and other emerging risk events impacting suppliers. • Correlate event signals with supplier, category, commodity, and network data to derive actionable insights. • Conduct targeted risk assessments and develop meaningful interpretations of potential supply chain impacts. • Perform category and commodity risk scanning to identify emerging trends and vulnerabilities. Reporting & Insights • Prepare and distribute Flash Reports, Critical Event Reports, and Category Risk Digests on a timely basis. • Develop executive-ready summaries highlighting key risks, impacts, and recommended actions. • Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly risk updates to senior leadership and steering teams. • Present findings, risk assessments, and mitigation recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders. Supply Chain Risk Mitigation • Support execution of the N-Tier Risk Mitigation Framework through risk identification, profiling, monitoring, and escalation activities. • Collaborate with Purchasing, MP&L SMEs, and supplier management teams to support supply protection planning. • Investigate critical events using open-source intelligence and additional research sources when required. • Assist in evaluating supply-demand dynamics and structural risks across key categories and commodities. Digital Transformation & Continuous Improvement • Partner with IT and digital teams to improve N-Tier visibility tools, reporting capabilities, and risk-monitoring solutions. • Leverage analytics, AI-enabled tools, and digital technologies to enhance risk detection and reporting efficiency. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and represent the N-Tier COE in leadership reviews and stakeholder forums. Risk Monitoring & Analysis • Monitor multiple external and internal intelligence sources to identify potential supply chain risks and disruptions. • Analyze news alerts, geopolitical developments, natural disasters, cyber incidents, financial distress, and other emerging risk events impacting suppliers. • Correlate event signals with supplier, category, commodity, and network data to derive actionable insights. • Conduct targeted risk assessments and develop meaningful interpretations of potential supply chain impacts. • Perform category and commodity risk scanning to identify emerging trends and vulnerabilities. Reporting & Insights • Prepare and distribute Flash Reports, Critical Event Reports, and Category Risk Digests on a timely basis. • Develop executive-ready summaries highlighting key risks, impacts, and recommended actions. • Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly risk updates to senior leadership and steering teams. • Present findings, risk assessments, and mitigation recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders. Supply Chain Risk Mitigation • Support execution of the N-Tier Risk Mitigation Framework through risk identification, profiling, monitoring, and escalation activities. • Collaborate with Purchasing, MP&L SMEs, and supplier management teams to support supply protection planning. • Investigate critical events using open-source intelligence and additional research sources when required. • Assist in evaluating supply-demand dynamics and structural risks across key categories and commodities. Digital Transformation & Continuous Improvement • Partner with IT and digital teams to improve N-Tier visibility tools, reporting capabilities, and risk-monitoring solutions. • Leverage analytics, AI-enabled tools, and digital technologies to enhance risk detection and reporting efficiency. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and represent the N-Tier COE in leadership reviews and stakeholder forums. Education • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech). Experience • 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business Reporting, Risk Management, Analytics, or Project Management. • Experience working with ERP systems, inventory planning, supplier management, or material planning processes preferred. • Exposure to manufacturing, procurement, or supply chain operations is desirable. Technical Skills • Strong understanding of supply chain management and multi-tier supplier networks. • Knowledge of supplier risk management, procurement processes, and commodity/category management. • Ability to analyze risk events and evaluate potential supply chain impacts. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and reporting tools. • Experience with data analytics, business intelligence, or risk-monitoring platforms is an advantage.