Sr. Supply Chain Analyst

Ember is seeking a high-impact Supply Chain Analyst who can operate at a senior individual contributor level and support a broad range of supply chain activities as the organization scales.

This is a force-multiplier role. You will support manufacturing, logistics, inventory, and sourcing decisions by building analytical structure, visibility, and discipline across the supply chain. The scope is intentionally broad and hands-on, spanning data analysis, operational execution, and continuous improvement.

You will work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Contract Manufacturers, and Logistics partners to help Ember scale reliably and cost-effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing & Contract Manufacturing Operations
• Analyze BOM structures, material costs, and build configurations across multiple product lines
• Track and explain purchase price variance (PPV), spot buys, and cost drivers
• Support build planning, MOQs, and capacity alignment with contract manufacturers
• Maintain visibility into build status, material readiness, and risks
• Develop standardized reporting for CM performance, yield, and cost trends
• Logistics & Cold-Chain Shipping Analytics
• Analyze shipment data across lanes, carriers, and regions (outbound and return)
• Support cold-chain performance analysis (time, temperature, exceptions, loss)
• Track shipping costs, transit times, and carrier performance
• Identify opportunities to reduce cost and variability while maintaining service levels
• Inventory & Demand Planning
• Monitor inventory levels across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Support demand forecasting inputs and supply planning assumptions
• Identify risks related to excess, obsolete, or constrained inventory
• Help establish inventory policies, reorder logic, and planning cadence appropriate for a scaling startup
• Cost, Sourcing, and Supplier Performance
• Build and maintain supplier cost models and spend visibility
• Track supplier performance metrics (cost, delivery, responsiveness)
• Support sourcing decisions with data-driven analysis
• Assist with supplier negotiations through fact-based insights

What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)

• Leadership has clear, trusted visibility into cost, inventory, and operational drivers
• Manufacturing and logistics decisions are supported by repeatable analyses, not ad-hoc firefighting
• PPV, inventory exposure, and shipping costs are understood and actively managed
• Core supply chain reporting is simpler, cleaner, and more actionable
• You are increasingly acting as an owner, not just an analyst — positioning yourself for a Manager role

Compensation & Benefits (California Pay Transparency)

• Base salary range: $85,000 – $135,000 per year
• This salary range is provided in compliance with California pay transparency laws and reflects the expected base compensation for this role at the time of posting.
• Actual compensation within the range will be determined based on experience, skills, role level (Analyst vs Senior Analyst), and location.
• Ember also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health benefits, a 401 (k), and other benefits consistent with a growth-stage company.

Requirements and skills

• 5–8 years of experience in supply chain, operations, manufacturing, or logistics analytics
• Strong experience with technology hardware products, including BOMs, materials, and build processes
• Hands-on experience with contract manufacturing and external suppliers
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills (modeling, pivots, structured analysis)
• Experience supporting build planning, inventory, and cost management in a dynamic environment
• Comfortable operating across multiple problem types at once in a startup or growth-stage company
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experienced with ERP or planning systems (NetSuite, SAP, etc.)
• Experience with hardware, electronics, or electromechanical products
• Up to 15% of international travel

Nice to Have

• SQL, BI tools, or data automation experience

• Prior experience scaling supply chain processes in a growing organization