Supply Chain Analyst
Core
Support customer interface on strategic materials, develop sourcing/pricing strategies, and manage component costs for key accounts.
Role type
Supply Chain Analyst (Procurement & Cost Management)
Builds
Sourcing strategies, cost take-down plans, and supply assurance measures for electronics manufacturing clients.
Domain
Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) / Global Procurement
Required skills
Cost accounting, electronic component markets, price trends, OEM product development process, supplier contract negotiation, Purchase Price Variance (PPV) analysis, Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) management, global commodity management
Preferred skills
Experience in materials sourcing, commodity management, supply chain design
Technologies
Office software (spreadsheets, databases), Electronic Data Interface (EDI)
Responsibilities
Drive sourcing/pricing strategies in materials quotations, present materials value-add to customers or suppliers, interface with customers/suppliers on new project cost of ownership, develop and guide implementation of flexibility and supply assurance plans, manage component cost/price on local/regional/global basis, track materials financial performance and initiate corrective actions, define and implement pricing and costing strategies, coordinate sourcing strategies with Supply Management and Customers, develop and implement cost take down strategies, increase Vendor Managed Inventory and Electronic Data Interface penetration, manage regional supplier contract negotiations, measure and report Purchase Price Variance, mitigate shortages and excess inventory, manage material cost reviews, drive initiatives to improve gross material margin, drive reconciliation process with customer regarding PPV and freight charges
