Inventory Specialist

Keysight Technologies; George Town; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic inventory leader to enhance global supply chain operations. In this pivotal role, you will lead the development of comprehensive inventory projections, collaborating with key stakeholders to optimize inventory levels and mitigate risks. Your expertise in advanced data visualization and analytical tools will be crucial in providing actionable insights and ensuring transparent communication across teams. This dynamic environment values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering innovation and creativity. If you are passionate about tackling complex challenges and driving strategic initiatives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in strategic procurement and supply chain management.
• Strong business sense and understanding of supply chain fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead global inventory projections and strategic planning for raw materials.
• Analyze complex inventory data using advanced visualization tools.

Skills

Analytic Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Ability

Problem-Solving Methods

Cross-Functional Team Interaction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain

Master’s Degree in Supply Chain

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Spotfire

Incorta

Job description

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of comprehensive monthly inventory projections on a global scale for raw materials, contributing to strategic planning and execution.
• Work collaboratively with Product Line and Program Office as crucial stakeholders, aligning efforts to achieve inventory goals and enhancing internal controls for inventory optimization.
• Leverage advanced data visualization and analytical tools such as Spotfire, Incorta, and Power BI to meticulously process and analyze complex inventory data.
• Provide detailed analysis and comprehensive inventory-related reports to key business partners, including Product Line, Program Office and Operations Finance, ensuring transparent communication of critical insights.
• Conduct in-depth reviews and take proactive measures based on inventory profiling and aging criteria, ensuring the maintenance of an optimized inventory with minimized risk.
• Conduct a meticulous review and optimization of safety stock settings for raw materials, demonstrating a commitment to maintaining an effective balance between inventory levels and supply risk mitigation strategies.
• Effectively manage Excess & Obsolete (E&O) and Contract Material (CM) excess claims on a quarterly basis, implementing strategic disposition methods to minimize losses and maximize recovery.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, or equivalent.
• Typically 8-10 years of experience in strategic procurement/inventory/supply chain management.
• Experience and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of tools such as Power BI, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong business sense with a clear understanding of supply chain and planning fundamentals.
• Excellent analytic skills and strong ability to retain and relay large amounts of information.
• Proven ability to interact with cross-functional teams and deliver results.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership ability and positive, proactive approach to working in a dynamic, progressive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented and excellent problem-solving methods.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and remain focused in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

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***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***