Supply Chain Specialist

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THE ROLE: 

Be part of a high-performance global logistics team that handles freight movement across our multiple sites and shipment to our global end customers. The team is part of AMD’s supply chain, and we encompass support including, but not limited to freight spends compilation, tariffs record, and cost analysis. We work closely with other Supply Chain stakeholders and our Finance team for data review and process improvement. This role compiles and does in-depth analysis of freight spend & other expenses, along with identifying discrepancies, red flags and cost savings opportunity then following up with recommendation to get operations buy-in.  

THE PERSON: 

The candidate must have good analytical skills, be good with numbers, meticulous and with a keen eye for detail to process vast amounts of data within a brief time. A proactive person with positive can-do mentality who can streamline or standardize processes then work towards automation to transform existing manual processes. Independent contributor but is also able to work well in a team. AMD's environment is fast paced, results oriented and built upon a legion of forward-thinking people with a passion for winning technology!  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Analyze freight spending and identify trends or areas of cost savings  
• Reports preparation and presentation to management  
• Recommend the best shipment routes/agents/forwarders based on freight spends analysis and get buy-in from sites involved  
• Coordinate with Finance and key stakeholders to align data and resolve discrepancies  

• Work with AMD IT or Business Solution for reports automation or improvement requests  

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 

• Good excel skills  
• Data analysis experience  

• Ability to meet tight deadlines  
• Some understanding of shipping terms, shipment operations and freight billings  
• Meticulous and enjoys working with numbers  
• Experience working in a semiconductor company desired 
• Some experience using SAP  

• Planning system experience desired 

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS: 

Bachelors' Degree in BA, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance or Accounting 

LOCATION: 

Austin, TX

At AMD, your base pay is one part of your total rewards package.  Your base pay will depend on where your skills, qualifications, experience, and location fit into the hiring range for the position. You may be eligible for incentives based upon your role such as either an annual bonus or sales incentive. Many AMD employees have the opportunity to own shares of AMD stock, as well as a discount when purchasing AMD stock if voluntarily participating in AMD’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also be eligible for competitive benefits described in more detail here.

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