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Strategic Sourcing Analyst (Logistics-Airfreight)

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Cisco

Jul 1

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Data
  • $115.3K - $147.6K
  • Austin, +1

Requirements

  • Ability to transfer logistic partner dynamics to a business context, so as to support management decisions. Excellent communication skills, including outstanding active listening and reading comprehension skills. Critical thinker and ability to analyze sophisticated information in short periods of time. Strong communication skills and a service orientated demeanor are needed to develop and maintain positive professional relationships with clients, vendors, suppliers and transportation companies. Experience in process management (modeling, implementation, controlling and optimization).
  • Minimum Requirements For This Role:
  • 8+ years of global transportation sourcing experience.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to persuade and implement.
  • Experience in data analytics and reporting tools (e.g. Tableau, Coupa).
  • Strong leadership skills along with Proficiency in written and spoken English.
  • Experience leading with cross-functional impact.
  • Flexibility in a fast-paced, changing environment with excellent follow-through
  • Preferred Skill:
  • BA degree - MBA or graduate degree.

Responsibilities

  • You will prepare analytical reports and industry outlooks for senior leadership, including evaluating internal financials, trade publications, market reports and high-tech sector industry intelligence. Additional responsibilities include tracking and trending costs, market fluctuations and supplier performance. In order to accomplish this, you will have access to certain internal & external tools and technologies. Your key activities will include:
  • Design, implement and further develope existing processes and tools.
  • Development and maintenance of PM&S critical metrics and tools in multiple applications (Coupa, Tableau, Excel).
  • Driving forward modernization of standard tools and setting up standard data sets for reporting.
  • Provision of ad-hoc analytics and data-driven support for management reporting
  • Integration of PM&S Excellence, Analytics and Business Support into Cisco’s wider Supply Chain structures
  • Research and collect data in support of analysis and position development in areas related to Transport (key focus on Airfreight), Warehousing and Trade.
  • Perform research through several methods such as reading, networking with partners, industry contacts, Partners, and analysts. You will evaluate and analyze your findings.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of a Strategic Sourcing Analyst in Logistics-Airfreight?

The main responsibility of a Strategic Sourcing Analyst in Logistics-Airfreight is to evaluate risks, prepare forecasts, analyze market changes, and address logistical sourcing challenges in the airfreight industry.

What are some key activities that a Strategic Sourcing Analyst in Logistics-Airfreight is expected to perform?

Some key activities include designing and implementing processes and tools, maintaining critical metrics and tools in multiple applications, driving modernization of standard tools, providing ad-hoc analytics and data-driven support, researching and collecting data related to transport and warehousing, and analyzing findings to support decision-making.

Who does a Strategic Sourcing Analyst in Logistics-Airfreight work with?

A Strategic Sourcing Analyst in Logistics-Airfreight works closely with PM&S Sourcing Managers, Global Logistics Planning function, Logistic Partners, Services & Logistics leadership, and application support community to gather and validate information, align on sourcing analytics, and recommend risk mitigation strategies.

What are the minimum requirements for a Strategic Sourcing Analyst in Logistics-Airfreight?

The minimum requirements include 8+ years of global transportation sourcing experience, excellent communication skills, proficiency in data analytics and reporting tools, leadership skills, proficiency in English, experience leading with cross-functional impact, and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

What skills are preferred for a Strategic Sourcing Analyst in Logistics-Airfreight?

A BA degree, MBA, or graduate degree is preferred, along with strong experience in logistics sourcing and data analytics, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to persuade and implement changes effectively.

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Cisco

Technology
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10,001+
Employees
1984
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections--whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible--providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 71,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking, and wireless technology. In addition to its products, Cisco provides a broad range of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. Cisco sells its products and services, both directly through its own sales force as well as through its channel partners, to large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation

    Our high-performance culture rewards innovation, collaboration and achievement.

  • Employee stock purchase program

    Purchase Cisco stock at a discount to invest in your financial future and the company's (up to 10% of your salary).

  • Employee discount programs

  • Flexible work practices

  • Generous paid time off + holidays