Hyperscaler Supply Chain Architect
Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management · Procurement · Warehouse Operations
In short
Ericsson seeks an experienced Supply Chain Solution Architect in Plano, Texas to design and implement global supply chain solutions for third-party hardware. The role involves end-to-end hardware fulfillment strategies, managing inventory, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency within a fast-paced global environment.
Responsibilities
- Translate customer requirements into scalable supply chain solutions.
- Develop end-to-end hardware fulfillment strategies, including purchasing, title transfer, warehousing, transportation, inventory management, and final delivery.
- Reuse solutions across customers and providers for cost synergies.
- Manage optimal inventory levels based on business forecast.
- Establish and document logistics processes, ensuring accurate transaction flows, inventory visibility, and reporting.
- Understand framework and ordering catalog for OEMs.
- Lead coordination among suppliers, logistics providers, warehouse partners, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with import/export regulations, trade requirements, and customs processes.
- Identify risks related to transportation, customs, inventory, and supplier performance, and develop mitigation strategies.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase supply chain efficiency, visibility, and customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- 7+ years of solutioning and managing third-party hardware and complex supply chain operations.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, Operations, or a related field.
- Proven experience designing and implementing end-to-end hardware fulfillment solutions.
- Knowledge of alternate procurement, inventory management, warehousing, transportation, and distribution processes.
- Solid understanding of SAP logistics, procurement, inventory, and supply chain modules.
- Strong understanding of equipment ownership models, title transfer requirements, and associated financial and operational implications.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and implement effective mitigation plans.
- Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with customers, sales teams, and executive leadership.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range dependent on factors like location and candidate qualifications.
- Opportunity for an annual bonus based on business and individual performance.
- Excellent health benefits with choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option.
- Company credits towards medical and dental premiums.
- 401(k) Plan with automatic 3% company contribution and matching contributions.
- Company credits for basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.
- Minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation.
- Up to 3 personal days per year.
- 11 annual holidays.
- 8 hours of volunteer time.
- 80 hours of sick time annually.
- Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave.
- 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% pay.
- Financial wellness programs.
- Educational assistance.
- Matching gifts.
- Recognition programs.
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