Key Responsibilities

Key responsibilities would include:

Own the Supply Chain Inventory Optimization Reporting and Analytics deliverables for regions or businessesFocus on bringing value to the Output data and improving the input / coverageFocused towards the big picture of Analytics and ensuring the project moves up the value chainDevelop the engagement; focus on building the Framework to help SC teams take strategic decisions.Proactive reporting & analytics methodology.Build business models, research both internal and external sources, and extract key insights from data analysis to inform key focus areas and development priorities for the organization.Work with the HP Inc Supply Operations Strategy & Development Organization to support large projects across $57 billion HP Inc. business WW.Ability to build/trouble shoot reporting and analytics that provide actionable business insights, validate hypothesis, carry out enhancements based on business/stakeholder feedback.Collaborate with BI team, IT, regions and global partners to ensure data integrity and gather and analyze updated data for various finance supply chain operations specific analytics initiatives  

Other Responsibilities

Developing creative solutions in an unstructured environmentWork with different stakeholders in the PPS Supply Chain teams to continuously improve the level of reporting and analysisAnalyze and Implement business logic in scorecards/ dashboardsMaintain high quality reporting and analysisHelp team meet Operational Excellence and Technical development standards and create Process maps, process docs for the engagement.

Skills Requirement

Technical Skills:

In Depth knowledge and experience in : VBA, Excel, SQL Server, SSIS, Visual Basic.NET, Windows Server adminStrong competency in VBA programming in MS ExcelVery Good with MS Office. Ability to represent data through XL/PowerPoint / PDFSoftware product development experience in front end technologies VB.NET.Experience with PowerShell.Database skills – maintenance, design and development like SQL language, SQL server, SSIS, OLAP Cubes etc.)Strong with Installing, configuring and supporting Microsoft technology solutions on windows 2003/2008 platform hosting web and database applications, while maintaining security, backups, monitoring and performing routine server maintenance.

Other Skills:

Supply chain domain knowledge in topics like – Supply and Demand Management, Inventory Management, Inventory OptimizationIndependent judgment to perform planning analysis, raise issues and concerns on the plan to propose action plans and solutions without coachingExperience in interacting with Senior Supply Chain business and function leaders and the planners.Successful project management expertise. Must be strong at multi-tasking and ideally have experience with virtual cross functional teamsProcess mapping , documentation (for process and training)Strong analytical skills, and very detail-oriented.Good English & Communication skills neededProactive & Result driven approach very important (with focus to optimize workflows and “get things done”)Person needs to be a strong team playerPerson needs to be agile, quick learner, motivated & assertive.Ability to work flexible hours - method, organization & flexibilityIntercultural & international awareness / experienceEnthusiastic, motivated, positive, "CAN DO" attitude, Results focused

Experience & Background

8-10 Years work experience in Supply Chain BI Solutions design and developmentBachelors/Master’s degree in Engineering, Systems, Computer Applications (MCA)At least 4-5 years of experience in VBA, Excel, SQL Server, Visual Basic.NET, Windows Server adminMust have a proven record of delivering technical solutions (working with multiple data sources, desktop automation projects)

HP is a proven leader in personal systems and printing, delivering innovations that empower people to create, interact, and inspire like never before. We leverage our strong financial position to extend our leadership in traditional markets and invest in exciting new technologies. HP has an impressive portfolio and strong innovation pipeline across areas such as blended reality technology, 3D printing, multi-function printing, Ink in the office, notebooks and mobile workstations.

Roles and Responsibilities:

This is an opportunity to join the Global Analytics organization of HP Inc and responsible for supply chain planning and analytics of Personal Systems business unit.  Global Analytics hosts planning activities for WW Operations and provide analytics and operational expertise to drive fact-based strategic and tactical supply planning, manage and execute forecast improvement initiatives by leveraging advanced analytics through simulation, modelling, optimization techniques & predictive analytics. Key metrics include Forecast Accuracy and bias, days of inventory (DOI), and availability. The team work closely with various business units, regions, functions and manufacturing partners across multiple domains.

Skills Requirement:

Supply and Demand Planning process with focus on improving the forecast accuracy/availability with optimal inventory.Proven expertise in transforming the end to end value chain in a complex environment.Proficiency in SAP APO/IBP/Ariba or any other planning solutions is a must.Capability to design analytics solutions, simulation, modelling to address business problems.Exposure to advanced analytics/optimization techniques and experience in analytics tools like R and Python will be an added advantage.Ability to understand complex data structures and cloud based systems/services.Strong business acumen, a high degree of ownership and integrity, and a high attention to detail.Ability to build relationships with external entities with controls on timelines, cost and returns.Effectively and creatively tell stories and create visualizations to describe and communicate data insights. Skills on a visualization tools like Power BI/Tableau would be preferable.

Academics and Experience:

Bachelor's or Master's in Operations / Operations Research / Computer Science / Statistics / Mathematics4 -8 years of work experience in Supply Chain Management/ Operations planning function in Hi Tech or related industry with significant hands-on experience in multitasking/ cross functional environment.About the engagement The Supply Chain Business Intelligence team within the Supply Chain Strategy and Development Organization is focused at simplifying how information moves back and forth across various supply chain functions through collaboration and business processes. It is about an ecosystem of infrastructure, management solutions and workflows enabling information to work better for SC teams across businesses and regions. This objective is to assess and understand the information and insights required and how the reporting and analytics team can assist to accelerate business collaboration and increase efficiency. Supply chain BI Inventory Optimization Solution Lead would be joining the Supply Chain Analytics team within HP. S/he would work with HP’s businesses on business intelligence Inventory Optimization reporting and analytical solutions development. Candidate would apply subject matter knowledge to develop and execute business critical reports, dashboards and scorecards. Candidate would also be involved in supply chain solution building as an expert on frontend GUI/ backend database to enable critical supply chain analytics delivery. Drive supply chain planning related reports development and execution - help HP businesses to understand and generate dashboards, scorecards/reports, drill down/deep dive analysis of data related to units, orders, revenue, shipments, backlog, forecast etc. from various internal databases. Develop new solutions & capabilities in the Supply chain domain based on white spaces & business requirements working closely with various delivery team members