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Supply Chain Analyst

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Supply Chain Analysts analyse data to improve profitability, create reports, and recommend solutions to optimise systems, focusing on efficiency and cost reduction.

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a supply chain analyst

Get qualified to work as a supply chain analyst with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

Salaries for Supply Chain Analysts working in Australia start at $85,800 per annum. Increase your earning capacity by obtaining a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business administration, logistics, and supply chain management.

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There are no clear employment figures for Supply Chain Analysts working in Australia right now. They are employed in the warehouse and logistics departments of energy and mining companies as well as industrial, manufacturing, wholesale, and retail organisations.

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To become a Supply Chain Analyst in Australia you will need a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Logistics or Supply Chain Management. Suitable qualifications include the Bachelor of Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management), Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics) or Master of Business Information and Logistics Management.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023

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Further reading

What is the Role of a Business Analyst?

14th October 2022

What can you do with a Certificate III in Supply Chain Operations?

24th January 2022

What Skills Does a Data Analyst Need?

25th November 2022

Supply Chain Analyst careers

Supply Chain Analysts study data from across the entire supply chain, and then translate the information into meaningful reports, infographics, and presentations to help decision-makers streamline systems and efficiencies. Their focus is increased profitability and customer service excellence.

As a Supply Chain Analyst you could be creating a performance report for senior management, meeting with workers on the production floor to identify efficiency issues, researching partner companies that may offer better-priced contracts, or investigating a new delivery route that will reduce freight costs.

To succeed in this job role you will need to be an innovative critical thinker, have outstanding attention to detail, and be able to produce meaningful reports and presentations from raw data.