Business Intelligence Analyst Global Logistics Supplier Management (B2)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.

What We Offer

Salary:

Location:

Youll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn develop and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possiblewhile learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. Were committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work at home or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits.

SUMMARY ROLE/RESPONSBILITY

This role requires strong analytical capabilities and effective project management skills to support a global team of Commodity Business Managers. Key responsibilities include leading RFP analytics interpreting complex datasets and transforming data into actionable insights and summary findings that drive strategic decision-making.

The position demands advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Coupa Sourcing Software combined with strong business acumen to analyze trends identify opportunities and support cross-functional initiatives. Success in this role involves delivering clear data-driven recommendations and enabling informed business actions on an international scale.

Key Responsibilities

• RFP Analytics Coupa Sourcing Optimization

• Extracting complex dataset from various Applied databases
• Cleansing or normalizing datasets to ensure that they are a correct representation of historical activity
• Working with the Applied Data Architecture team to create reports to support Commodity Business Manager Commercial initiatives
• Receiving Logistics Service Provider RFP responses ensuring they are complete
• Re-rating historical datasets with current and RFP pricing
• Providing insights from RFP analytics to the Commodity Business Managers for action during their commercial negotiations
• Rate repository ownership and maintenance

• Supplier ManagementProjects

• Assist Commodity Business Managers with contract lifecycle management
• Maintain Applieds contract database
• Support Applieds integration with the Freight Audit & Payment team
• Support other commercial related projects on an as neededbasis

• Fuel Surcharge Management

• Downloading data from the US Department of Energy and other websites

• Comparing fuel costs to FSC Schedules to determine next period application
• Determining the impact of changes in the FSC to Applied overall logistics costs
• Communicate expected changes in FSC exposure based on historical trends and current events
• Provide recommended adjustments to the Applied FSC program

• Currency Exchange Rate Management

• Download data from known sources like the US Federal Reserve Wall Street Journal and OANDA
• Track exchange rate trends
• Compare current exchange rates to those in Applied commercial contracts
• Determine financial impact of exchange rate fluctuations

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Minimum5-8years of progressive experience indata management with a focus on global logistics activities.

• Experienced indelivering results within a global organization andhas anunderstanding ofvarious logistics networks including transportation warehousing and crating & packaging.
• Hands-on experience using Coupa Sourcing Optimization (CSO) and Coupa Contract Lifecycle Management (CLMA) in a global procurement or supply chain environment preferred.

• Lean and Six Sigma Experience preferred.

Knowledge

• Advanced MS Excel skills including the export use of nested formulas pivot tables financial functions etc. to analyze very large datasets.

• General knowledge of supply chain managementcommodity managementprocurement materials managementcontractingmanufacturing processes business/finance knowledgeof commodityand an understanding of commodity strategies.

• Specific commodity knowledge of international and domestic Transportation (heavyweight air ocean parcel ground/air and truckload) Warehousing Crating& Packagingand other related Logistics activities deemed necessary to support a World Class Global Supply Chain
• Working knowledge of e-sourcing and contract lifecycle platforms specifically Coupa (CSO and CLMA) supporting global procurement and supplier management processes.

Skills

• Requires excellent interpersonal communication (both written & verbal)and organizational skills with the ability to analyze complex situations quickly.

• Proven financial and business acumen are paramount and must ensure theGlobal Logistics and Packagingorganization remains a market leader by staying abreast of industry trends through participation in industry and trade associations.
• Experience with Coupa Sourcing Optimization (CSO) and Coupa Contract Lifecycle Management (CLMA) including event creation supplier engagement bid analysis and contract execution workflows.
• Ability to leverage Coupa tools to support RFP processes supplier negotiations and contract lifecycle activities.
• Proficiency in extracting and analyzing sourcing and contract data from Coupa to generate actionable insights.
• Experience in Tableau reporting a plus

Education

• BA/BS businessmanagement information systemsengineeringsupply chain orotherrelated fieldisrequired

• Certification by NAPM and/or APICSpreferred

Other

• Ability to work flexible hours and coordinate internationally

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally required

Additional Information

Time Type:

Employee Type:

Travel:

Relocation Eligible:

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location hire grade job-related knowledge skills experience and with consideration of internal equity of our current team addition to a comprehensive benefits package candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program as applicable.

For all sales roles the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin citizenship ancestry religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process please contact us via e-mail at or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at option 1 and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.