About the Role:

We are seeking a highly capable and experienced Supply Chain Analyst/Materials Manager to drive material readiness and operational execution. In this role, you will be the primary owner of the on-site and offsite inventory, responsible for tracking, driving supply, identifying and closing supply gaps. The ideal candidate is a detail oriented, hands-on and flexible, who can navigate the complexities of working within a small cross-functional team in a high-paced environment. 

 

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Management

• Own the management of on and off-site production material to ensure organized storage and materials tracking. 
• Transact all inventory movements in ERP/MRP systems to account for inventory transfers, consumption, customer shipments, etc. 
• Maintain real-time visibility of stock levels across multiple locations using ERP/MRP systems and MS Office tools. 
• Complete monthly physical inventory counts, as required, and investigate/correct any variances.
• Work closely with Finance to ensure General Ledger (GL) and inventory accuracy for month-end closing. 
• RMA Management: Oversee the formal "disposition" of Sambanova managed non-conforming materials.

Supply Demand Material Tracking

• Work directly with Contract Manufacturing (CM) partners through weekly material reviews to identify and resolve Supply-Demand gaps.
• Lead supplier material escalations.  
• Review safety stock positions and strategy to ensure sufficient upside support. 
• Track and allocate finished goods to align with internal/external demand requirements. 

Quarterly Pricing and PO Management

• Issue production POs for monthly build plans or other production related projects. 
• Manage the review and implementation of quarterly CM pricing updates.
• Manage and track quarterly purchase price variances and inventory revaluation processes. 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• 3-5+ years of experience in electro-mechanical manufacturing environments
• Strong hands-on experience in supply chain related roles
• Experience with inventory management and warehousing
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office and Google tools (Excel/Sheets and Word/Docs)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Contract Manufacturing partners and global suppliers for L10-L12 components
• Knowledge of NPI processes and scaling manufacturing operations
• Experience with BOM structures and ECO, MCO, Deviations

Why This Role Matters

This role directly impacts Sambanova’s success by ensuring on time delivery of both NPI and sustaining products. Your actions will be key in supporting the companies ramp up and scale out plans as we expand to new customers and regions.