Senior Inventory & Operations Analytics Analyst

Supermicro; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Bonus programs

Job summary

Supermicro is seeking a Business/Data Analyst to enhance efficiency across operations, inventory management, and cost optimization through data-driven insights. You will analyze critical business data, monitor inventory trends, and work with Sales, Product Management, Purchasing, and Operations to drive supply chain improvements and strategic decisions.

This role requires a Bachelors degree (Masters preferred), 5+ years of experience in business analysis or related fields, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Operations, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field (Masters degree preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in business analysis, operations, inventory management, or related fields.
• Working knowledge of enterprise computing servers, storage systems, networking hardware, or system software is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with experience in ERP systems such as SAP.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze operational data using SAP and internal inventory control systems to generate reports and actionable insights.
• Monitor inventory trends by material group and collaborate with stakeholders to reduce excessive, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.
• Oversee and improve inventory and asset controls to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop recommendations to optimize business operations, inventory control, and cost efficiencies.
• Work closely with Sales Group, Product Management, Purchasing, and Operations teams to drive inventory and supply chain improvements.
• Establish and enforce best practices, policies, and procedures to support internal audit objectives and compliance.
• Partner with key internal teams to streamline workflows and improve inventory control measures.
• Support the development and execution of strategic plans by providing data-driven insights and analysis.
• Assist with creating presentations, reports, and dashboards for executive decision-making.

Skills

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Communication skills

ERP systems

Education

Bachelors degree in Operations, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

Masters degree preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

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Location: San Jose, California, United States

About Supermicro:

Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.

Job Summary:

• Enhance Business Efficiency: Your insights and analytical expertise will drive process improvements in operations, inventory management, and cost optimization.
• Support Strategic Decision-Making: You will work with key stakeholders to analyze critical business data, helping to shape company strategies and operational efficiencies.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Your ability to collect, interpret, and act on data will directly impact the company’s ability to manage inventory, streamline processes, and enhance profitability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

What You'll Do:

Business & Data Analysis:

• Collect and analyze operational data usingSAP and internal inventory control systemsto generate reports and actionable insights.
• Monitorinventory trendsby material group and collaborate with stakeholders to reduce excessive, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.
• Oversee and improveinventory and asset controlsto ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Process Improvement & Strategy Development:

• Develop recommendations tooptimize business operations, inventory control, and cost efficiencies.
• Work closely withSales Group, Product Management, Purchasing, and Operations teamsto drive inventory and supply chain improvements.
• Establish and enforcebest practices, policies, and proceduresto support internal audit objectives and compliance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Reporting:

• Partner with key internal teams tostreamline workflows and improve inventory control measures.
• Support the development and execution of strategic plans byproviding data-driven insights and analysis.
• Assist with creatingpresentations, reports, and dashboardsfor executive decision-making.

Qualifications:

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degreein Operations, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experiencein business analysis, operations, inventory management, or related fields.
• Working knowledge ofenterprise computing servers, storage systems, networking hardware, or system softwareis preferred.
• Stronganalytical, organizational, and time management skillsto effectively collaborate across teams.
• Highlydetail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independentlyin a fast-paced environment.
• Project and program management skillsto plan, monitor, and execute initiatives effectively.
• Excellent verbal communication and technical writing skillsfor clear and impactful reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with experience in ERP systems such asSAP.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits:A comprehensive package, including health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
• Impactful Work:Your contributions will directly enhance Supermicro’s business operations and strategic decision-making.
• Career Growth:Supermicro is committed to employee development and offers opportunities for advancement.
• Collaborative & Fast-Paced Culture:Work with a high-performing team in a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

Salary Range

$80,000 - $105,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

EEO Statement

Supermicro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity in our employee population. It is the policy of Supermicro to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or special disabled veteran, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.