Supply Chain Analyst IV

Role: Supply Chain Analyst IV

Location: Fremont, CA

Summary:

The main function of a Supply Chain Analyst is to define, build, manage and measure global asset management. A typical Supply Chain Analyst may be responsible for buying goods and services, and analyze performance of suppliers.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical development of innovative inventory planning and logistics processes
• Review and potentially optimize suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability and other relevant factors.
• Support with supply demand, inventory management and pricing analysis for various commodities.
• Own the end-to-end asset management process and systems globally
• Define and analyze metrics that inform the success of products
• Drive automation on an aggressive timeline with a team of world-class engineers and designers
• Develop and maintain a well-coordinated internal relationship with key decision makers and with the wider enterprise organization
• Approve purchases of the highest quality products at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.
• Approve purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.
• Instruct staff on how to resolve problems related to undelivered goods.
• Administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors and other representatives.
• Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills and interpersonal skills. (must have)
• Expert ability to analyze financial reports, price proposals and other technical data. (must have)
• Expert ability to accurately document and record customer/client information (must have)
• Expert leadership and mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback. (nice to have)
• Expert knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing. (moderate is acceptable)
• Expert knowledge of supply chain management. (must)
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel. (must have)
• Strong analytical skills
• Datacenter experience (would be a perfect fit)
• Supply Chain experience (Engg. background would be nice to have easy to connect and understand the process and technology)

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in finance or a related business field required.

Must have Skills:

• Supply chain (Data Center preferred, Hardware), Analytics (supply demand, cost analysis etc.)
• Expert in excel, Tabalue dashboards, data crunching, etc.
• Involves a lot of supplier follow ups etc.
• Should be able to work independently and circle back with insights to the team.