Supply Chain Analyst IV

Title:

Supply Chain Analyst IV

Duration: 6 Months

Location:

Fremont, CA

Must be willing to commute between Fremont and Newark for supply chain purposes.

Summary

The IT Logistics Team is seeking a highly motivated, goal-oriented, and hands-on Supply Chain Analyst to support the implementation of industrial engineering and Lean principles within warehouse operations.

This role requires a detailed understanding of warehouse objectives and close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to improve overall efficiency, capacity, quality, and safety.

• Assist Process Engineers in developing and deploying new processes and methods to improve efficiency, data visibility, and inventory accuracy.
• Support the design and implementation of new workstation layouts to increase space utilization and reduce process cycle time.
• Collaborate with operations teams to identify process constraints and execute solutions.
• Respond to daily process-related escalations.
• Conduct time studies and recommend updates to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) following change management processes.
• Improve workstation safety and ergonomics.
• Serve as liaison between operations teams and third-party vendors to coordinate routine activities and track open items/escalations.
• Support projects with:
• Data analysis
• Process mapping
• System enhancement proposals
• Handle ad hoc stakeholder requests (data reporting, root cause analysis, etc.).
• Pull data from multiple sources and convert insights into charts/graphs for storytelling and root cause analysis.
• Assist in solution testing, debugging, and documentation.
• Validate data and dashboards, providing insights for decision-making.

• Understanding of Lean principles, including:
  • Cycle Time
  • 8 Wastes
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Just-in-Time (JIT)
  • 5S
  • DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to create process flow maps and SOP documentation.
• Experience conducting cycle time studies.
• Ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Intermediate proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
  • Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drawings, Forms)
• Intermediate data analysis skills, including:
  • Running SQL queries
  • Building Tableau dashboards
• Ability to gather and synthesize data from multiple sources into actionable reporting.
• Strong learning agility with new tools and systems.
• Ability to simplify complex technical concepts.
• Vendor management experience.

• Bachelor's degree in:
  • Operations Management
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Business Analytics

Must-haves:

• Minimum 5 YOE
• Skilled in Data analysis and understanding of data: candidate should be able to read SQL, as well as data reporting, root cause analysis, etc.
• Supply chain experience within logistics is necessary: this role is part of the IT logistics team
• Good communication skills with various vendors, and openness to learn and take on challenges