Iron Systems is an innovative, customer-focused provider of custom-built computing infrastructure platforms such as network servers, storage, OEM/ODM appliances & embedded systems. For more than 15 years, customer have trusted us for our innovative problem solving combined with holistic design, engineering, manufacturing, logistic and global support services.

Job Title: NPI Supply Chain Analyst
Location: Remote Bay Area CA

Job Description:

• The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for Clear to Build readiness, including material tracking and management.
• The Analyst will be required to analyze supplier provided data to report material shortages, identify escalation requirements, monitor build performance of suppliers, and support tooling integration.
• Scope may also include facilitation of purchase orders, hardware receiving and driving continuous process improvements of our supplier's material management.
• In this role, the candidate will partner closely with the NPI Supply Chain Managers, Commodity Sourcing Managers and Demand Planners.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and potentially optimize suppliers based on material readiness
• Root cause for shortages, lead time trends, and other relevant factors.
• Support the end-to-end Clear to Build management process and collaborate with NPI Materials Manager to identify risk, need for escalation, and track progress to resolution
• Assess and drive broker buy purchases • Drive automation on an aggressive timeline
• Develop and maintain a well-coordinated internal relationship with key decision makers and with the wider organization
• Facilitate NPI Purchase Order and hardware receiving processes, including, but not limited to: tracking/supporting part number creation, ECO release/changes, transfer of hardware within systems/tools and product BOM and cost
• Analyze supply chain tools and document processes observed to continuously drive improvement and standardization opportunities
• Alignment of NPI BOMs to maintain Meta's approved vendor list
• Support TCO analysis to ensure project cost are meeting or beating cost objectives
• Communicate forecast and verify fulfillment from a materials perspective
• Propose solutions to eliminate shortages impacting build and ship schedules

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or a related business field required
• 3-5 years of supply chain/materials experience - ideally 5 yrs
• Ability to analyze material Clear to Build reports, lead times and other technical data
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations related to purchasing
• Cost analysis experience and knowledge of EMS/ODM/JDM/OEM business models, consignment & turnkey materials management, cost modeling, supply chain design, and reverse logistics a plus
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and reporting tools such as Tableau

TOP SKILLSETS:

• BOM Analysis
• Clear to build/ materials reporting management
• Facilitating purchase orders and associated with logistics.

Nice to have skills:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Working in IC/PCBA
• Experience working with ODM/JDM/OEM
• Experience with NPI lifecycle
• Experience with Meta - systems and processes at Meta
• Power componence, custom mechanical