Business Intelligence Analyst - Global Logistics Supplier Management (B2)

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

2d • $76,000 - $104,500 • Onsite

About The Position

This role requires strong analytical capabilities and effective project management skills to support a global team of Commodity Business Managers. Key responsibilities include leading RFP analytics, interpreting complex datasets, and transforming data into actionable insights and summary findings that drive strategic decision-making. The position demands advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Coupa Sourcing Software, combined with strong business acumen, to analyze trends, identify opportunities, and support cross-functional initiatives. Success in this role involves delivering clear, data-driven recommendations and enabling informed business actions on an international scale.

Requirements

• Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience in data management with a focus on global logistics activities.
• Experienced in delivering results within a global organization and has an understanding of various logistics networks including transportation, warehousing, and crating & packaging.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including the export use of nested formulas, pivot tables, financial functions, etc. to analyze very large datasets.
• General knowledge of supply chain management, commodity management, procurement, materials management, contracting, manufacturing processes, business/finance, knowledge of commodity and an understanding of commodity strategies.
• Specific commodity knowledge of international and domestic Transportation (heavyweight air, ocean, parcel ground/air, and truckload), Warehousing, Crating & Packaging, and other related Logistics activities deemed necessary to support a World Class Global Supply Chain
• Working knowledge of e-sourcing and contract lifecycle platforms, specifically Coupa (CSO and CLMA), supporting global procurement and supplier management processes.
• Requires excellent interpersonal communication (both written & verbal), and organizational skills, with the ability to analyze complex situations quickly.
• Proven financial and business acumen are paramount and must ensure the Global Logistics and Packaging organization remains a market leader by staying abreast of industry trends through participation in industry and trade associations.
• Experience with Coupa Sourcing Optimization (CSO) and Coupa Contract Lifecycle Management (CLMA), including event creation, supplier engagement, bid analysis, and contract execution workflows.
• Ability to leverage Coupa tools to support RFP processes, supplier negotiations, and contract lifecycle activities.
• Proficiency in extracting and analyzing sourcing and contract data from Coupa to generate actionable insights.
• BA/BS business, management information systems, engineering, supply chain, or other related field is required

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience using Coupa Sourcing Optimization (CSO) and Coupa Contract Lifecycle Management (CLMA) in a global procurement or supply chain environment preferred.
• Lean and Six Sigma Experience preferred.
• Experience in Tableau reporting a plus
• Certification by NAPM and/or APICS preferred

Responsibilities

• RFP Analytics – Coupa Sourcing Optimization
• Extracting complex dataset from various Applied databases
• Cleansing or normalizing datasets to ensure that they are a correct representation of historical activity
• Working with the Applied Data Architecture team to create reports to support Commodity Business Manager Commercial initiatives
• Receiving Logistics Service Provider RFP responses, ensuring they are complete
• Re-rating historical datasets with current and RFP pricing
• Providing insights from RFP analytics to the Commodity Business Managers for action during their commercial negotiations
• Rate repository ownership and maintenance
• Supplier Management Projects
• Assist Commodity Business Managers with contract lifecycle management
• Maintain Applied’s contract database
• Support Applied’s integration with the Freight Audit & Payment team
• Support other commercial related projects on an as needed basis
• Fuel Surcharge Management
• Downloading data from the US Department of Energy and other websites
• Comparing fuel costs to FSC Schedules to determine next period application
• Determining the impact of changes in the FSC to Applied overall logistics costs
• Communicate expected changes in FSC exposure based on historical trends and current events
• Provide recommended adjustments to the Applied FSC program
• Currency Exchange Rate Management
• Download data from known sources like the US Federal Reserve, Wall Street Journal, and OANDA
• Track exchange rate trends
• Compare current exchange rates to those in Applied commercial contracts
• Determine financial impact of exchange rate fluctuations

Benefits

• supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career
• comprehensive benefits package
• participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level