Your Role and ResponsibilitiesAs 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)