Supply technician Jobs in Bakersfield, CA

Your Career

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr Supply Chain Cost Manager to join our dynamic Supply Base Management (SBM) team. This role will focus on leveraging data analytics to drive strategic decisionmaking enhance supplier performance and support AIdriven automation initiatives across the supply chain. The ideal candidate will possess advanced analytical skills proficiency in data visualization tools and a passion for driving datacentric crossfunctional projects.

Your Impact

Analyze supplier spend performance and risk metrics to support supply base strategies and costreduction initiatives.

Lead crossfunctional projects focused on AI integration supply chain optimization and automation opportunities.

Develop and maintain dashboards and reports in Tableau Pigment Google Sheets and Excel to provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

Utilize SAP for data extraction supplier management and spend analysis.

Collaborate with Procurement Engineering Finance and Operations teams to support datadriven decisionmaking processes.

Design predictive models and whatif scenarios to assess supply chain risks and opportunities.

Implement AI tools such as Gemini and ChatGPT to streamline reporting forecasting and communication processes.

Ensure data accuracy and integrity across all reporting systems and processes.

Provide ad hoc analyses and presentations for executive leadership to support strategic supply chain initiatives.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps and recommending enhancements using data insights.

Qualifications : Your Experience

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Data Analytics Business or a related field. Masters degree is a plus.

5 years of experience in supply chain data analytics preferably within Supply Base Management.

Proficiency in SAP Pigment Tableau Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel (advanced functions pivot tables and macros).

Handson experience using AI tools such as Gemini and ChatGPT for automation and process improvements.

Strong knowledge of supply chain processes supplier management and procurement analytics.

Experience managing large datasets performing data mining and developing KPIs.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear actionable insights.

Proven ability to lead crossfunctional projects and collaborate with diverse teams.

Strong problemsolving skills and attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset.

• Familiarity with programming languages (e.g. Python SQL) for advanced analytics is a plus.

Additional Information :

The Team

Our Operations team has extensive business and projectmanagement experience in the contract manufacturing industry. This team has a dedication to and a consistent track record of success in all aspects of supplychain Supply Base and project management.  Our operations team leadership establishes clear objectives defining and implementing profit improvement and profiling inventory management valuation and leadtime improvement programs. If you have a passion for and knowledge in getting tasks done and experience with extensive endtoend manufacturing and supply chain acumen we want you!

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications experience and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level the starting base salary (for nonsales roles) or base salary commission target (for sales / commissioned roles) is expected to be between $155000 $221000 / YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

Our Commitment

Were problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecuritys status quo. Its simple : we cant accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating together.

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Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age ancestry color family or medical care leave gender identity or expression genetic information marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation protected veteran status race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work : Employment Type :

Fulltime

Key Skills

Inventory Control,Procurement,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,SAP Supply Chain Management,Production Planning,Supplier Management,ERP Systems,Materials Management,Logistics,Manufacturing,MRP

Department / Functional Area : Legal

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1