A Day in the Life of a Supply Chain Analyst Most days find a supply chain analyst collecting, reviewing, and analyzing data regarding inventory supply, transport, and delivery. This information includes cost and time analysis. Analytical tools are critical in collecting and synthesizing the data.

A supply chain analyst plays an important role in planning, analyzing, and monitoring a company's supply chain distribution to ensure products make it to their destinations in a timely, cost-efficient manner. Supply chain analysts usually work on specific projects.