What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Center Supply Chain Analyst position at PRI Global?
Seeking for a skilled Supply Chain Analyst to manage and optimize global data center asset management and procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in IT hardware supply chain, vendor management, inventory planning, and logistics, with a strong analytical mindset and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead inventory planning, logistics, and procurement processes for global data center operations.
- Evaluate and manage suppliers based on price, quality, service, and availability.
- Oversee end-to-end asset management processes and systems worldwide.
- Define, track, and analyze key performance metrics to drive supply chain efficiency and product success.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to support procurement and NPI initiatives.
- Approve purchase orders, contracts, and vendor agreements while ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness.
- Resolve issues related to undelivered or defective goods and coordinate corrective actions.
- Drive automation initiatives to improve supply chain operations.
Qualifications:
- Expertise in financial analysis, supplier proposals, and supply chain metrics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and other supply chain tools.
- Knowledge of supply chain management principles and global logistics.
- Experience with data center operations, IT hardware procurement, or NPI programs.
- Leadership or mentoring experience in supply chain teams.
- Familiarity with applicable purchasing laws and regulations.
- Engineering or technical background to understand data center technology and processes.