Supply Chain Technical Analyst
Summary
Manages supply planning, material readiness, supplier collaboration, and shortage recovery for Solidigm's high-volume manufacturing supply chain from Dalian, China. Daily work involves tracking supply-demand alignment, driving supplier escalations, and building dashboards/reports with Excel, Power BI, SQL, Python, and AI tools.
This role is responsible for driving supply continuity, material readiness, supplier collaboration, shortage management, and operational planning activities across a global supply chain.
This role is highly motivated and analytical to support Supply Chain and Materials Management activities for our High-Volume Manufacturing (HVM) business.
This role is responsible for driving supply continuity, material readiness, supplier collaboration, shortage management, and operational planning activities across a global supply chain. The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers, ODM partners, sourcing teams, commodity managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure business requirements are met while proactively mitigating supply risks.
The ideal candidate is data-driven, execution-oriented, and capable of managing complex supply chain challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Supply Planning & Material Management
- Manage supply planning and execution activities for assigned commodities and programs.
- Monitor supply-demand alignment, supplier commits, inventory health, and material availability.
- Support demand changes, allocation decisions, and inventory optimization initiatives.
- Maintain planning tools, reports, and supply status trackers to ensure operational visibility.
Supplier Management & Risk Mitigation
- Collaborate with suppliers, ODMs, and sourcing teams to ensure supply readiness and business continuity.
- Conduct supply reviews, forecast alignment discussions, and risk assessments with suppliers.
- Monitor lead times, capacity constraints, allocations, and end-of-life (EOL) notifications.
- Develop and execute mitigation plans to address potential supply disruptions and risks.
Shortage Management & Recovery
- Lead or support critical shortage management and recovery activities.
- Drive supplier pull-in requests, expedite actions, and escalation processes when required.
- Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to close supply gaps and protect customer commitments.
- Track supply risks and drive recovery plans through resolution.
Data Analytics & Process Improvement
- Develop and maintain supply chain dashboards, reports, and management summaries.
- Leverage Excel, Power BI, AI, and analytics tools to improve supply visibility and planning effectiveness.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making.
- Utilize automation and AI solutions to streamline planning processes and reporting activities.
Required
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Supply Planning, Material Planning, Procurement, Supplier Management, Manufacturing Operations, or related functions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Strong ownership mindset, execution discipline, and follow-through.
Preferred
- Experience in semiconductor, electronics, manufacturing, EMS, ODM, or OEM environments.
- Experience managing suppliers, supply constraints, material shortages, or recovery activities.
- Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python, or other analytics tools.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and supply planning processes.
- Experience utilizing AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, automation solutions) to improve productivity and decision-making.
- Proficiency in English communication within a global business environment.
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