Supply Chain Specialist

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; San Juan (PR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Personal & Professional Development

Unconditional Inclusion

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to optimize material availability, inventory, and supplier performance across a global manufacturing network. This senior role partners with procurement, planning, engineering, and operations to drive risk mitigation and timely product launches.

Onsite with some work from partner/customer offices, you will lead cross-functional programs, develop dashboards, and apply data-driven analysis to improve supply continuity and cost

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• 4–6 years experience in electronics industry, preferably in tier-one EMS companies.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain management principles.
• Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent English communication skills; Mandarin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supply Planning & Execution: Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials to support manufacturing and demand.
• Supplier Management: Manage strategic supplier–manufacturing site relationships and performance metrics.
• Risk Management: Identify risks and develop contingency plans across supply networks.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with Global Material Management, Manufacturing Ops, and Logistics.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Develop dashboards, KPIs, and reporting to guide decisions.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Kinaxis

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Supply Chain Specialist

This role has been designed as ''Onsite'' with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE partner/customer office.

Who We Are:

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description:

The Supply Chain Specialist is a senior-level professional responsible for managing critical supply chain initiatives that ensure material availability, supply continuity, inventory optimization, and operational excellence across Juniper’s global manufacturing network. This role serves as a key liaison among suppliers, contract manufacturers, procurement, planning, engineering, product operations, and business stakeholders. The successful candidate will proactively identify supply risks, develop mitigation strategies, drive supplier performance improvements, and lead cross-functional programs to support business objectives, product launches, and customer commitments.

Responsibilities:

• Supply Planning & Execution
  Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials and components to support manufacturing and customer demand.
  Monitor supply and demand trends, identify constraints, and develop mitigation plans.
  Collaborate with planning teams to optimize inventory, lead times, and service levels.
  Drive supply readiness for new product introductions (NPI), product transitions, and end-of-life activities.
  Lead strategic reviews of CTB, BP, and SP with CM partners to ensure alignment and execution readiness.
  Drive elimination of gating parts per SKU to prevent supply disruptions.
  Validate MOQ and freight cost, leveraging "What-If" simulations to drive cost-effective decisions.
• Supplier Management
  Manage strategic supplier–manufacturing site relationships and performance metrics.
  Conduct regular supplier reviews focused on build plan, ship plan, capacity, quality, delivery performance, and risk management.
  Escalate and resolve supply issues impacting production schedules or customer deliveries.
  Partner with suppliers to improve responsiveness, reliability, and operational efficiency.
  Drive partner metrics and performance improvement (Build plan health, ROP fulfillment %, LTA-T %, Ocean shipment %, ECO on-time execution).
• Risk Management
  Identify and assess supply chain risks, including capacity constraints, material shortages, logistics disruptions, and geopolitical impacts.
  Develop contingency plans and alternative strategies.
  Lead cross-functional supply recovery efforts during escalations and crisis situations.
  Support business continuity and resiliency initiatives.
  Support CQFQ, QE risk management, and escalated orders.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
  Collaborate closely with Global Material Management, Global Category Management, Manufacturing Operations, and Logistics.
  Lead supply chain programs and projects with measurable business impact.
  Influence decision-making through data-driven analysis and recommendations.
  Support executive-level reporting and supply chain reviews.
  Own and drive implementation of ECO/DEV/MCO/Qualification Builds with clear timelines and cost accountability.
  Lead seamless transitions by aligning closely with partners and ensuring operational continuity.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
  Develop supply chain dashboards, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms.
  Analyze demand variability, supplier performance, inventory trends, and fulfillment metrics.
  Provide actionable insights to management and stakeholders.
  Review monthly/quarterly CMINV and E&O reports.
  Manage Misc/Non-FRU shipments, KPI reviews, and QBR scorecards.
  Support quarterly business reviews and operational planning cycles.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Typically 4-6 years experience in electronics industry, preferably in tier-one EMS companies.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain management principles.
• Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Proven ability to manage complex operational issues and drive resolution across multiple organizations.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written); Mandarin preferred.
• Experience using ERP and planning systems such as Oracle, SAP, Kinaxis, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Excel, data analytics, and supply chain reporting tools.
• Familiarity with CTB/build plan, BOMs, ECO & DEVs.
• Ability to independently resolve issues in accordance with processes and guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within networking, telecommunications, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing industries.
• Knowledge of supply chain risk management and business continuity planning.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or other analytics platforms.
• Familiarity with global logistics, trade compliance, and supplier capacity planning.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here. Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You:

• Health & Wellbeing We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
• Unconditional Inclusion We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HPE is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disabled/LGBT employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category, and all decisions we make are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Our goal is to be one global team that is representative of our customers, in an inclusive environment where we can continue to innovate and grow together.

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