Inventory & Data Analytics Specialist (Logistics)

Support Revolution; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermicro in San Jose, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Service Logistics Specialist to manage inventory accuracy, reconcile data across systems, and support cross-functional coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Power Query) and partnering with software engineers to automate workflows, with travel 10-15% as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 2 years experience from high-tech manufacturing industry preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, data analysis, and reconciliation).
• Experience working with or alongside software engineers to streamline workflows using SQL, scripts, or other programming languages.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to travel 10-15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory records across multiple systems and files.
• Perform data comparison, reconciliation, and validation across different datasets.
• Identify discrepancies and drive resolution with relevant stakeholders.
• Generate reports and provide insights on inventory trends and issues.
• Utilize advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, PivotTables, Power Query, macros) to map, compare, and analyze large datasets.
• Collaborate with software engineers or technical teams to streamline data comparison processes using SQL, scripts, or other programming tools.
• Support automation initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Coordinate travel schedules and logistics with managers, field engineers, site leads, and customers as required.
• Ensure alignment and clear communication across teams regarding schedules and deliverables.
• Act as the main point of contact for the accounting team for clarifications related to inventory files, discrepancies, and status updates.
• Facilitate communication between operations, engineering, and finance teams to ensure transparency and accuracy.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all communications, updates, and contact points related to inventory activities.
• Ensure proper documentation of processes, changes, and resolutions for audit and reference purposes.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

SQL

Scripting

Power Query

ERP tools

Job description

Supermicro in San Jose, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Service Logistics Specialist to manage inventory accuracy, reconcile data across systems, and support cross-functional coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders.

The role emphasizes advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Power Query) and partnering with software engineers to automate workflows, with travel 10-15% as required.