Project & Data Analytics Specialist

Overview

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At SMA America
, we believe in Energy that Changes. Since 1981, we’ve been developing innovative solar technology that simplifies, secures, and enhances the performance of photovoltaic systems — all while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in clean energy. We’re empowering people and have built a culture where bold ideas are welcomed, collaboration is second nature, and your career growth matters. With our Rocklin, CA headquarters as the hub, we offer a hybrid work model, competitive benefits, and a team-driven environment where your impact is seen and felt.

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The Project & Data Analytics Specialist provides oversight and consultation throughout the Supply Chain process lifecycle. This position will lead the internal supply chain group in data analytics, the monitoring and execution of strategic supply chain processes, vendor relationship management processes, standardization of end-to-end supply chain responsibilities, KPI development and monitoring, enabling positive customer care outcomes. The position will be responsible for project and sub-project management throughout the Supply Chain organization.

• Defines, manages, tracks, and analyzes supply chain performance, best practices, standards, processes, metrics, and tools to promote internal implementation, compliance, and enable positive customer care outcomes.
• Performs process engineering and design of streamlined methods and procedures to drive improved outcomes from all activities, whether strategic master data (such as sourcing, contracting, and catalog content management), tactical (such as req.
  
  -to-check processes), or ongoing life-cycle management (such as asset & inventory management, systems support, and supplier management).
• Serves as subject matter expert on supply chain policies and procedures with the ability to develop teams, drive execution, and elevate the level of commercial and risk management expertise throughout.
• Optimizes supply chain processes and policies to improve strategic commodity management, financial and operational efficiencies, to include modernization and movement to electronic means to reduce overall time required.
• Oversees process documentation, templates, and conducts periodic reviews to ensure robust risk management, legal and commercial protections.
• Monitors, analyzes, and maintains appropriate system utilization and accuracy of data.
• Drives and disseminates actionable, key business reports to all levels of the organization.
• Participation in audit support and resolution of findings.
• Define, implement, and drive execution of project requirements, workflows, and plans.
• Manage projects to achieve target scope, schedule, and cost.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects and prioritize activities appropriately.
• Continuously monitor and measure project processes and activities to ensure no delays to the project and that potential risks are identified in a timely manner.
• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and integration.
• Other duties as may be required or assigned.

• A bachelor’s degree with a focus on Supply Chain or similar is required.
• A master’s degree with a focus on Supply Chain is preferred
• At least 4-6 years of complex data analytics experience. Experience leading projects and developing processes in a supply chain role is required.
• Experience in leading teams preferred
• Experience with 3rd Party Logistics

• Extensive knowledge of Supply Chain (procurement, warehousing, and transportation) is essential.
• Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal, is required. German and/or Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Must be highly adaptable to collaborate with cross functional colleagues and customers from around the world and in our global headquarters in Germany.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) is required.
• Lean, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain,…