Supply Chain Operations Analyst
Sunnyvale, CA - USA
Job Summary
Primary Function of Position
The Supply Chain Operations Analyst is responsible for supporting master data governance and executing data quality and analytics initiatives across global supply chain systems. This role combines hands-on data management with strong analytical capabilities to identify inefficiencies resolve data issues and improve operational processes.
The position focuses on maintaining data integrity across key master data domains including material master vendor master source lists and purchasing info recordswhile also leveraging analytics to uncover trends optimize workflows and streamline manual processes.
This is a strong developmental opportunity to learn how supply chain data and planning parameters directly drive business performance including MRP stability inventory optimization and supplier execution.
Essential Job Duties - Specific responsibilities and tasks an individual would be expected to perform in the role may shift. Additional job duties may be determined by functional managers.
- Execute data cleansing activities across core master data domains:
- Material master (planning parameters lot sizes procurement types MRP fields)
- Vendor master and supplier records
- Source lists and purchasing info records
- BOM-related and purchasing-relevant attributes as applicable
- Identify investigate and resolve data quality issues using established governance processes and tools
- Perform ongoing data audits validations and exception tracking to ensure accuracy and consistency across systems
- Query manipulate and analyze large datasets to:
- Identify data inconsistencies gaps and errors
- Detect trends and root causes of recurring issues
- Support data-driven decision making
- Develop and refine datasets used for reporting governance and operational execution
- Translate raw data into actionable insights to support improvements in planning accuracy procurement execution and inventory management
- Identify opportunities to optimize enhance and streamline manual processes particularly in:
- Data maintenance workflows
- Reporting and data validation processes
- Exception management
- Facilitate cross-functional discussions to map current-state processes and support the development of scalable solutions (e.g. templates standardized workflows basic automation) to improve efficiency and consistency
- Partner with stakeholders to reduce manual effort and improve data flow across systems
- Maintain and update key planning parameters including:
- ABC indicators
- Lot sizing procedures
- Coverage profiles
- Basic procurement and planning attributes
- Partner with Planning Procurement Logistics Finance IT and Supply Chain Risk teams to:
- Resolve data discrepancies
- Align on data definitions and requirements
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Execute transactional workflows within SAP (ECC/S4) including updates validations and approvals
- Support development of data quality metrics dashboards and basic reporting outputs
- Track and communicate data quality trends issues and progress against remediation efforts
Qualifications :
Required Skills and Experience
- 24 years of experience in supply chain operations analytics or data-focused roles
- Strong analytical skillset with demonstrated ability to:
- Query and manipulate data (Excel required; SQL preferred)
- Work with large messy or incomplete datasets
- Identify patterns discrepancies and improvement opportunities
- Experience performing data cleansing validation and maintenance activities
- Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP preferred) including exposure to:
- Material Master
- Vendor Master
- Purchasing data structures
- Ability to translate data into actionable insights visualizations and process improvements
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and process discipline
- Ability to follow structured governance processes while also identifying opportunities for improvement
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Required Education and Training
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Operations Engineering Business Analytics or related field
Working Conditions
- none
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Hands-on experience with:
- SQL or similar querying tools
- Data manipulation and transformation (e.g. Excel Power Query Alteryx Python)
- Experience working with SAP master data objects including:
- Material Master
- Vendor Master
- Purchasing Info Records
- Source Lists
- Exposure to data governance frameworks audit processes or workflow-based systems
- Experience identifying and implementing process improvements or light automation
- Demonstrated interest in using data to drive operational efficiency and business outcomes
Additional Information :
Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.
Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.
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Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside or plan to reside in Alabama Arkansas Delaware Florida Indiana Iowa Louisiana Maryland Mississippi Missouri Oklahoma Pennsylvania South Carolina or Tennessee.
This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidates experience knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidates qualifications consistent with applicable law.
We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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