AI use among transportation, storage, and distribution managers is little observed so far. Measured exposure for transportation, storage, and distribution managers: 10% (little observed).

Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.

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Position Summary, Responsibilities, and Expectations:

Plan, analyze, and initiate activities (Work Orders, Purchase Requisitions, transfers, rework) for supply alignment to forecast and sales orders.

Execute root cause analysis of stock-outs, late deliveries, and overstock situations, and propose improvement plans to minimize inventory exposure and maximize revenue.

Work closely to ensure vendor delivery compliance, including a root cause analysis on all late shipments.

Continuously evaluate and recommend improvements to the respective supply chain.

Work on direct sponsored projects and/or process improvements (including associated cost analysis).

Ensure on-time customer deliveries by working across a multi-functional team to prioritize incoming deliveries, reserve incoming supply, and manage outgoing customer orders based on Customer Request Date and Promise Date.

Participate in and support monthly SIOP activities.

Identify and communicate supply chain disruptions to internal cross-functional groups as needed and work toward resolution.

Ensure new product availability by new product introduction plan by attending NPI core-team meetings and integrating NPI requirements, including Initial Stocking Quantities, accessories, and spare parts, into production plans.

Work with cross-functional stakeholders to coordinate, plan, and execute the NPI process

Experience using ERP systems like Oracle/SAP, MRP, BOM (Bill of Materials), and analytics and reporting tools like Power BI, as well as AI tools such as Claude.

Experience collaborating and influencing cross-functional stakeholders to identify and synchronize on action plans

Ability to understand & manage large datasets via Excel/BI tools to distill and report product segment overviews, trends, and summaries.

Professional integrity in all internal and external engagements.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree in the related field of Supply Chain/Operations Management and 5+ years of Supply Chain Planning experience.

NICE TO HAVE:

High-volume CE / Consumer Electronics experience.

Knowledge of PC components.

Experience with Oracle ERP/Cloud modules like WIP, Inventory, Supply Chain Planning.

For roles that are based at our headquarters in Milpitas, CA: The starting base pay for this position is as shown below. The actual base pay is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs and market demand. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Annual Salary Range $130,000—$150,000 USD