Senior Supply Chain Specialist

Cohesity is the leader in AI-powered data security. Over 13,600 enterprise customers, including over 85 of the Fortune 100 and nearly 70% of the Global 500, rely on Cohesity to strengthen their resilience while providing Gen AI insights into their vast amounts of data. Formed from the combination of Cohesity with Veritas' enterprise data protection business, the company's solutions secure and protect data on-premises, in the cloud, and at the edge. Backed by NVIDIA, IBM, HPE, Cisco, AWS, Google Cloud, and others, Cohesity is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with offices around the globe.  

We've been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms and have been globally recognized for Innovation, Product Strength, and Simplicity in Design , and our culture. 

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Position Summary:

We are looking for a Senior Supply Chain Specialist to join our high-impact Planning team in Bangalore. This role is pivotal in supporting the global S&OP process through advanced analytics, reporting, and inventory optimization. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of managing large datasets to uncover insights and drive proactive decision-making. You will be the power user of our in-house Inventory Optimizer tool, helping to shape supply chain strategy through data-driven recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

Analytics & Reporting

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to support demand planning, supply planning, and executive S&OP reviews.

• Analyze large volumes of structured and unstructured data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.

• Create and track leading indicators to proactively identify supply chain risks and performance gaps.

• Support scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to guide strategic decisions.

Inventory Optimization

• Manage and continuously improve the Inventory Optimizer tool, ensuring accurate inputs, logic validation, and actionable outputs.

• Monitor inventory health across global nodes, identifying excess, obsolete, and at-risk stock.

• Recommend inventory strategies that balance service levels, working capital, and operational efficiency.

S&OP Process Support

• Collaborate with Demand Planners, Supply Planners, and cross-functional teams to ensure data alignment and process integrity.

• Prepare data packs and insights for monthly S&OP meetings, including forecast accuracy, inventory trends, and capacity utilization.

• Support new product introductions (NPIs) and lifecycle transitions with robust planning analytics.

Data Management & Systems

• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across planning systems (e.g., SAP IBP, NetSuite, Anaplan).

• Partner with IT and business teams to enhance data pipelines, automate reporting, and improve system usability.

• Maintain master data and planning parameters to support accurate and timely decision-making.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Statistics, or related field (Master's preferred).

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain analytics, planning, or operations in a high-tech or hardware-centric environment.

• Experience working in global supply chains with exposure to hardware planning, inventory management, and S&OP processes.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel and SQL skills; experience with Python or R is a plus.

• Proficiency in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

• Experience with planning systems such as SAP IBP, NetSuite, or Anaplan.

• Strong understanding of inventory optimization principles and supply chain KPIs.

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for operational excellence.

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In-Office Expectations

Cohesity employees who are within a reasonable commute (e.g. within a forty-five (45) minute average travel time) work out of our core offices 2-3 days a week of their choosing.

Interested candidates based outside of the designated areas are welcome to apply, provided they have the right to work in the job location.