Supply Chain Management Professional

Introduction
At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role and Responsibilities
As the Cloud Supply Chain Lead, you will be responsible for analyzing and optimizing our cloud supply chain processes using data-driven approaches. Create and maintain executive KPI Dashboards while working closely with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies, develop solutions, and implement changes. Your primary responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

• Lead team meetings and assign workload as needed
• Ensure daily/weekly/monthly requirements are completed on time
• Review purchase requests for accuracy
• Create & submit purchase requisitions
• Get supplier quotes and update purchase requisitions as needed
• Identify and communicate risks, systems issues, BOM errors, etc. to appropriate teams for resolution
• Represent the Cloud Supply Management team on internal & external meetings as needed
• Help develop and train internal & external teams on Cloud Supply Management policies & procedures
• Analyzing large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in our cloud supply chain operations
• Continuously monitoring and optimizing supply chain performance metrics
• Creating data visualizations and reports to communicate findings to stakeholders
• Train others on the CSM Team processes
• Ability to adapt to rapid changes and prioritize tasks effectively

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• 5+ years of experience in purchasing, data entry and/or supply chain management
• 3+ years leading the work of 3-5 team members
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to recognize and communicate risks & issues effectively
• Interact and communicate cross functionally
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment working with a global team
• Familiarity with supply chain software (e.g., Kinaxis, Ariba) and databases
• Analytical skills and experience with data visualization tools
• Strong MS Office Skillset specifically in Excel

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Experience with Cloud and Cloud Infrastructure operations
• Strong project management skills
• Proficiency in Python programming language for data analysis, modeling, and automation
• Experience with machine learning algorithms and predictive analytics
• Certifications in supply chain management or data analysis (e.g., APICS, ISM, Tableau, Kinaxis)