Business Intelligence Analyst - Global Logistics Supplier Management (B2)

Applied Materials • Austin, TX

15h • 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to work flexible hours and coordinate internationally.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 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.
• Lean and Six Sigma Experience.
• Experience in Tableau reporting a plus.
• Certification by NAPM and/or APICS.

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