As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. Are you ready to drive data-informed decision-making and transform supply chain operations? Ciena is seeking an experienced and strategic Business Analytics Leader to advance the analytical function within our Supply Chain organization. This is your opportunity to lead impactful initiatives, enhance BI reporting infrastructure, and deliver insights that optimize supply, demand, logistics, and procurement functions. How You Will Contribute: Serve as the primary analytics partner for senior supply chain leadership, translating business priorities into actionable analytical frameworks. Lead cross-functional projects to improve supply chain efficiency, service levels, cost structure, and scalability. Enhance BI reporting infrastructure, implementing best practices for design, development, testing, and administration of dashboards and reports. Interpret and visualize data to deliver compelling insights and storytelling for supply chain operations. Build strong relationships with Supply Chain Operations, Finance, and IT teams to align on priorities and strategies. Ensure accessibility and open communication across BI strategies, delivering fast turnaround, clear documentation, and seamless collaboration. Propose and execute new project strategies with minimal managerial oversight. The Must Haves: Minimum of 5+ years of experience in supply chain analytics or related roles, with a focus on high-tech manufacturing. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Excel, SQL, and DAX functions. Familiarity with Salesforce, JIRA, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio. Strong analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail. Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives and presenting to executive leadership. The Assets: Familiarity with scenario planning, cost modeling, or predictive analytics in a supply chain context. Experience with AI/Machine Learning and big data analytics solutions. Experience with Google Looker is a plus. APICS or other relevant certifications. Business/Finance acumen to leverage IT/Analytics skills for actionable insights. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox. At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require. Join our Talent Community and get early job alerts, personalized career tips, and insider insights. Discover how Ciena's unique blend of deep humanity and relentless innovation creates an exceptional workplace culture. Explore CienaLife.
