Sr. Supply Chain Analyst
About The Position
Ember is seeking a high-impact Supply Chain Analyst who can operate at a senior individual contributor level and support a broad range of supply chain activities as the organization scales. This is a force-multiplier role. You will support manufacturing, logistics, inventory, and sourcing decisions by building analytical structure, visibility, and discipline across the supply chain. The scope is intentionally broad and hands-on, spanning data analysis, operational execution, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Contract Manufacturers, and Logistics partners to help Ember scale reliably and cost-effectively.
Requirements
- 5–8+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, manufacturing, or logistics analytics
- Strong experience with technology hardware products, including BOMs, materials, and build processes
- Hands-on experience with contract manufacturing and external suppliers
- Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills (modeling, pivots, structured analysis)
- Experience supporting build planning, inventory, and cost management in a dynamic environment
- Comfortable operating across multiple problem types at once in a startup or growth-stage company
- Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experienced with ERP or planning systems (NetSuite, SAP, etc.)
- Experience with hardware, electronics, or electromechanical products
- Up to 15% of international travel
Nice To Haves
- SQL, BI tools, or data automation experience
- Prior experience scaling supply chain processes in a growing organization
Responsibilities
- Analyze BOM structures, material costs, and build configurations across multiple product lines
- Track and explain purchase price variance (PPV), spot buys, and cost drivers
- Support build planning, MOQs, and capacity alignment with contract manufacturers
- Maintain visibility into build status, material readiness, and risks
- Develop standardized reporting for CM performance, yield, and cost trends
- Analyze shipment data across lanes, carriers, and regions (outbound and return)
- Support cold-chain performance analysis (time, temperature, exceptions, loss)
- Track shipping costs, transit times, and carrier performance
- Identify opportunities to reduce cost and variability while maintaining service levels
- Monitor inventory levels across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
- Support demand forecasting inputs and supply planning assumptions
- Identify risks related to excess, obsolete, or constrained inventory
- Help establish inventory policies, reorder logic, and planning cadence appropriate for a scaling startup
- Build and maintain supplier cost models and spend visibility
- Track supplier performance metrics (cost, delivery, responsiveness)
- Support sourcing decisions with data-driven analysis
- Assist with supplier negotiations through fact-based insights
Benefits
- health benefits
- a 401 (k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
