Lead Business Analyst – Logistics & Pharma

Office in Chennai

Business Analysis

We are seeking a high-caliber Lead Business Analyst with a balanced skillset in logistics management, business analysis, and an understanding of data engineering and machine learning.

As a key player, you will act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, driving impactful solutions in the logistics and pharma domain. This role requires strong stakeholder management, a deep understanding of business challenges, and the ability to steer discussions towards actionable outcomes.

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment
Collaborate with Product Owners and Business Owners to gather, analyze, and document business requirements
Provide functional expertise in Logistics Management Systems (LMS) with a focus on general LMS operations, excluding R&D aspects
Support the design and proposal of solutions leveraging knowledge of data engineering and machine learning concepts
Drive discussions on complex topics and present outcomes to key stakeholders in a clear manner
Ensure that proposed solutions align with both business goals and technical feasibility
Guide technical teams by translating business needs into functional requirements without delving into minute technical details
Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams operating in European working hours
Offer strategic insights to enhance process improvements and innovation in logistics and pharma operations
Adapt to evolving project needs and contribute within the scope of a potential future Product Owner role

Requirements

7-12 years of experience in business analysis, logistics management, or related domains
Background in logistics management systems (LMS) and familiarity with the pharma domain
Knowledge of data engineering, machine learning, and their applications to business challenges
Expertise in stakeholder management, communication, and driving consensus among cross-functional teams
Capability to create business proposals based on technical and functional understanding
Solid understanding of European business environments and working hours
Skills in analyzing and addressing functional challenges in logistics operations

Nice to have

Familiarity with the interaction between data and LMS platforms
Understanding of emerging trends in machine learning applications in the logistics and pharma sectors
Exposure to leading business transformation initiatives in comparable industries
Flexibility to use technical concepts in ML and data engineering for functional business improvements