Supply Chain Analyst III

We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Analyst III to support material readiness, supply continuity, and New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. This role will be responsible for Clear-to-Build (CTB) management, material tracking, supplier performance analysis, shortage mitigation, reporting automation, and cross-functional supply chain support. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, advanced Excel expertise, and experience supporting complex hardware supply chains.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support Clear-to-Build (CTB) readiness activities, including material tracking and shortage management.
• Analyze supplier-provided data to identify material shortages, lead-time risks, and escalation requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive risk mitigation plans related to capacity constraints and supply continuity.
• Develop scalable reporting, dashboards, and automation solutions for material readiness and supply chain visibility.
• Support NPI programs by coordinating material requirements and ensuring supply continuity.
• Facilitate purchase order processes, hardware receiving activities, and material transfers.
• Support part number creation, ECO implementation, BOM maintenance, and product cost tracking.
• Conduct root cause analysis for supply shortages and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with sourcing, planning, and supplier teams to improve material availability and fulfillment.
• Perform cost and TCO analysis to ensure projects meet cost objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement, process standardization, and supply chain automation initiatives.
• Communicate material forecasts and verify supplier fulfillment commitments.
• Develop solutions to eliminate shortages impacting build and shipment schedules.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in supply chain, materials management, procurement, or related functions.
• Strong understanding of material planning, inventory management, supplier operations, and NPI support.
• Experience analyzing Clear-to-Build reports, material readiness metrics, and lead-time trends.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, Macros, VBA, conditional formatting, and complex reporting.
• Experience with reporting tools, data analytics, and process automation.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Experience supporting ODM partners and hyperscale hardware environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EMS, ODM, JDM, or OEM business models.
• Knowledge of cost modeling, TCO analysis, supply chain design, and reverse logistics.
• Experience with consignment and turnkey material management models.
• Background supporting large-scale technology, hardware, or data center programs.
• Experience with companies in the technology, semiconductor, networking, cloud, or hyperscale infrastructure industries.

Interview Process

• Two rounds of interviews (30 minutes each).
• Round 1: Supply chain and domain expertise assessment.
• Round 2: Behavioral and team fit discussion.