About the role:
Samsara is looking for a smart, motivated Supply Chain Lead to ensure seamless execution of Supply Chain Operations across the product life cycle. In this high impact role, you will work collaboratively with the Supply Chain, Planning, Engineering teams and JDM partners to meet Samsara’s Supply targets. The lead will enable the Supply Chain Managers to execute daily operations across PO, materials and logistics management efficiently with heavy focus on process and standardization.
You should apply if:
- You want to impact the industries that run our world: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, reduce emissions, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
- You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
- You’re energized by our opportunity: The vision we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
- You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by a high-caliber team that will encourage you to do your best.
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In this role, you will:
- Oversee Supply Chain Operations including forecast release, PR/PO processing, material and build management, logistic coordination
- Be responsible for shipping within hard time frames per supply targets
- Provide insights to barriers to production and materials
- Drive BOM ordering, cost improvement, change tracking, MRD reporting and supply optimization with JDM partners
- Interface with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to resolve production gaps
- Collaborate ECOs with suppliers and cross-functional team to alleviate supply gaps
- Deliver accurate cost projections with elaborate cost models such as E&O, Returns, Warranty units
- Standardize communication by establishing tools, processes and reports
- Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices
Minimum requirements for the role:
- 5+ years of supply chain operation & strategic buyer operations with direct supplier management, including problem solving with mitigation development.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, operation or related field.
- Experiences of supply fulfillment with direct supplier management, including CTB report, OPO backlog tracking, material shortage report as essential requirements.
- HW BOM, Cost, ECO, Program base task assigned and schedule control are bonus points.
- Well concept with learning experience about operational systems (ERP, PLM, ASCP..etc.). Bonus point is sponsoring new process establishment.
- Strong capability of analytic and reporting to Executive. level through various format / presentation of task simulation or solution presentation
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to cross-functional teams
- Excellent organizational & time management skills with passion for risk mitigation with solution development, analysis and sensitivity of numbers
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
- Ability to function well in a high-paced, dynamic and high growth environment
- Demonstrated ability to implement programs across a wide range of stakeholder requirements
