Supply Chain Analyst II

SGS Consulting; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a Materials Planner to collaborate with ODMs, supply and demand planning teams to maintain accurate subcomponent material data ensuring on-time delivery against forecasts. The role focuses on risk management, procurement support, and data-driven optimization across internal and external partners.

You will analyze demand/supply and MRP reports, drive process improvements, and build strong relationships across time zones to ensure efficient materials management and stock

Qualifications

• Strong data analytics skills and ability to distill insights from complex datasets.
• Experience with ERP systems and data visualization tools.
• Proven ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and time zones.
• Experience in procurement, operations, or supply chain management, preferably in tech.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate subcomponent material supply data with ODMs and planning teams to ensure on-time delivery.
• Drive MRP readiness and mitigate risks from shortages or disruptions.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal partners, ODMs, and suppliers for smooth collaboration.
• Analyze data to drive supply chain processes and world-class materials management.
• Continuously evaluate and improve materials management processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop KPIs to track material planning, PO coverage, and supply chain optimization.
• Collaborate with inventory lead to optimize stock levels at ODMs and 3PL.
• Prioritize tasks and adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
• Interpret Demand/Supply and MRP reports to inform material planning and procurement decisions.
• Support material allocation decisions with internal/external teams to maximize rack supply.

Skills

Data Analysis

Data Stitching

Visualization

ERP

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Materials Planning: Collaborate with the ODMs, Supply and Demand planning to maintain accurate subcomponent material supply data to ensure on-time delivery of components and commodities against our forecast and Risk/Buys.
• Risk Management: Drive MRP readiness with ODMs and mitigate risks associated with material shortages, supply chain disruptions, and other potential issues that could impact on-time delivery.
• Partner Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal cross-functional stakeholders, ODM partners, and suppliers to ensure seamless communication and collaboration.
• Supply Chain Optimization: Proactively analyze and utilize data to drive supply chain processes and tools enabling world class materials management strategies.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve materials management processes, leveraging data analytics and best practices to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Metrics: Assist in development and track KPIs to ensure alignment on material planning, on-time PO placement, PO coverage, and supply chain optimization.
• Closely collaborate with inventory lead to ensure optimal stock levels at ODMs and 3PL.
• Prioritization and Pivoting: Demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks, pivot when necessary, and adapt to changing business needs and priorities.
• Interpreting Demand/Supply & MRP Reports: Ability to analyze and interpret demand and supply reports, as well as Material Requirements Planning (MRP) reports, to make informed decisions about material planning and procurement.
• Partner with internal/external teams to support material allocation decisions to maximize rack supply to us.

Skills

• An interest, or previous exposure to, computer manufacturing, production, and configuration.
• An ability to rapidly understand the terminology, and configuration components, within the hardware domain.
• Experience interfacing with internal & external partners in an entrepreneurial and cross-functional environment, requiring a latitude for independent judgment while coordinating people and technical resources.
• Experience in procurement, operations, or supply chain management, preferably in the technology industry.
• Ability to dive deep into complex data sets, distill key findings, and inform strategic decisions that drive business outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and prioritize workload to focus on dynamic business objectives.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience establishing working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams and partners across different time zones.

Must-Have Hard Skills

• Data Analysis, Data Stitching, Visualization, ERP, Cross-functional Collaboration

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Sourcing, Supply Chain, Sense of Ownership

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.