Supply Chain / Inventory Analytics

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Data Analyst (Supply Chain / Inventory Analytics) with SQL Focus

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Analytics & Reporting

• Analyze inventory, demand, and customer order fulfillment data to identify trends, shortages, and supply chain risks.
• Perform pre-shortage analysis using transactional and planning data to improve component availability at the time of release.
• Develop and maintain SQL queries, reports, and dashboards to monitor inventory health, material availability, and operational KPIs.
• Utilize Databricks and large datasets to support data-driven decision-making and operational efficiency initiatives.

Data Management & Planning Support

• Analyze MRP execution data to ensure supply-demand alignment and identify planning discrepancies.
• Validate master scheduling requirements and planning parameters through data analysis and system reviews.
• Monitor and report material shortage commitments, delivery performance, and fulfillment metrics.
• Support Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes through data validation and impact analysis.
• Conduct data audits and system validation activities to maintain high levels of data integrity and accuracy.

Inventory Analytics & Optimization

• Analyze inventory consumption patterns, stock levels, and service-level performance to recommend optimal inventory strategies.
• Forecast material and spare-parts requirements using historical usage trends and business demand signals.
• Investigate inventory variances, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives, including obsolete inventory analysis, cycle-counting programs, and inventory accuracy improvements.
• Generate actionable insights to reduce shortages, improve inventory turnover, and enhance customer fulfillment performance.

Stakeholder Management & Operational Support

• Partner with Procurement, Planning, and Operations teams to expedite critical materials and resolve supply constraints.
• Communicate data-driven recommendations and operational insights to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement projects by leveraging analytics to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for process enhancement.

Process Improvement & Root Cause Analysis

• Perform advanced data analysis to identify operational trends, recurring issues, and process inefficiencies.
• Apply structured problem-solving and critical-thinking methodologies to determine root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Develop metrics, reports, and performance indicators to monitor process effectiveness and support business objectives.
• Participate in process automation and reporting enhancement initiatives using SQL and Databricks.

Required Technical Skills

• Mandatory: Strong proficiency in SQL/Databricks for data extraction, transformation, analysis, and reporting.
• Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of supply chain, inventory, planning, and fulfillment datasets.

Problem Solving & Analytical Skills

• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex business problems using large datasets and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong exposure to Critical Thinking, Root Cause Analysis, and Structured Problem-Solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently in ambiguous situations, leveraging data, technical expertise, and business judgment to drive solutions.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and stakeholder communication skills.

Experience - 4 to 7 Years

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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.