* US - Remote (PST preferred - must to be available to respond in a timely manner and work with the team on PST)* 1 yr assignment - possibility for extensionThe Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for Clear to Build readiness, including material tracking and management. The Analyst will be required to create scalable reporting/modeling for material readiness, standardize the process and analyze supplier provided data to report material shortages, identify escalation requirements, monitor build performance of suppliers, commodity capacity/risk mitigation, and support tooling integration. Scope may also include facilitation of purchase orders, hardware receiving, and driving continuous process improvements of our supplier’s material management. RESPONSIBILITIES-Review and potentially optimize suppliers based on material readiness- Root cause for shortages, lead time trends, and other relevant factors-Support the end-to-end Clear to Build management process and collaborate with NPI Materials Manager to identify risk, need for escalation, and track progress to resolution-Support NPI scalability, understanding and aggregating data requirements to drive supply continuity-Assess and drive broker buy purchases-Drive automation on an aggressive timeline-Develop and maintain a well-coordinated internal relationship with key decision makers and with the wider organization-Facilitate NPI Purchase Order and hardware receiving processes, including, but not limited to: tracking/supporting part number creation, ECO release/changes, transfer of hardware within systems/tools and product BOM and cost-Analyze supply chain tools and document processes observed to continuously drive improvement and standardization opportunities-Alignment of NPI BOMs to maintain Meta’s approved vendor list-Support TCO analysis to ensure project cost are meeting or beating cost objectives-Communicate forecast and verify fulfillment from a materials perspective-Propose solutions to eliminate shortages impacting build and ship schedulesMust Have Skills- 5-10 years of supply chain/materials experience- Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills. - Ability to analyze material Clear to Build reports, lead times and other technical data- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, macros and VBA, data simulations, conditional formatting)- Previous experience with AI, computer applications, and reporting tools- Need to be a quick learner and have the ability to pivot as needed. Priorities vary from day to day - the most successful CWs on this team are self-starters, not afraid to ask for help- Experience working with ODM, supporting hyperscale hardwareNice to Have Skills- Cost analysis experience and knowledge of EMS/ODM/JDM/OEM business models, consignment & turnkey materials management, cost modeling, supply chain design, and reverse logistics a plus- Prior Meta experience or similar work experience from Intel, Microsoft, Google, Cisco, etc.Education:- Bachelor's degree in supply chain or a related business field requiredInterviews-2 rounds of interviews - 30 mins each-The first interview is to understand domain knowledge and assess how much training they would require for the actual domain, more technical requirements-The second interview is behavioral - how would they work with the team.Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $7.25/hr - $80.00/hr.
