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Your Role and Responsibilities As the Cloud Supply Chain Lead, you will be responsible for analyzing and optimizing our cloud supply chain processes using data-driven approaches. Create and maintain executive KPI Dashboards while working closely with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies, develop solutions, and implement changes. Your primary responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:
Lead team meetings and assign workload as needed
Ensure daily/weekly/monthly requirements are completed on time
Review purchase requests for accuracy
Create & submit purchase requisitions
Get supplier quotes and update purchase requisitions as needed
Identify and communicate risks, systems issues, BOM errors, etc. to appropriate teams for resolution
Represent the Cloud Supply Management team on internal & external meetings as needed
Help develop and train internal & external teams on Cloud Supply Management policies & procedures
Analyzing large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in our cloud supply chain operations
Continuously monitoring and optimizing supply chain performance metrics
Creating data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders
Train others on the CSM Team processes
Ability to adapt to rapid changes and prioritize tasks effectively
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
5+ years of experience in purchasing, data entry and/or supply chain management
3+ years leading the work of 3-5 team members
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to recognize and communicate risks & issues effectively
Interact and communicate cross functionally
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment working with a global team
Familiarity with supply chain software (e.g., Kinaxis, Ariba) and databases
Analytical skills and experience with data visualization tools
Strong MS Office Skillset specifically in Excel
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Experience with Cloud and Cloud Infrastructure operations
Strong project management skills
Proficiency in Python programming language for data analysis, modeling, and automation
Experience with machine learning algorithms and predictive analytics
Certifications in supply chain management or data analysis (e.g., APICS, ISM, Tableau, Kinaxis)