Supply Chain Specialist

Supply Chain Specialist

The Supply Chain Specialist will support the planning, procurement, and management of semiconductor and memory components for sustaining high-technology networking products. This role is responsible for maintaining supply continuity in a fast-paced, highly complex environment by monitoring supply health, managing inventory, and resolving material constraints. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced in component-level supply chains. This individual will collaborate closely with suppliers, manufacturing partners, and cross-functional internal teams to mitigate risk, optimize inventory, and improve overall supply chain performance through data-driven decision making.

Key responsibilities include developing and executing fulfillment strategies across suppliers, distributors, logistics providers, and manufacturing partners; managing inventory planning and control strategies to optimize supply availability and improve inventory turns; monitoring supply health and material availability; identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans; resolving component shortages through coordination with procurement, suppliers, engineering, and operations teams; supporting supplier collaboration and co-planning activities, including reporting and dashboard development; owning supply chain reporting, including shortage updates, metrics, and executive-level summaries; executing procurement activities such as purchase order management, lead-time tracking, and supplier follow-up; analyzing complex data sets to identify trends, forecast risks, and support strategic decisions; and contributing to cost-reduction initiatives and continuous process improvement efforts.

Qualifications include strong experience in supply chain operations, materials management, demand planning, or procurement; advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and data analysis; solid understanding of component-level supply chains within a high-technology environment; proven ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable recommendations; excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally; and strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.