Procurement Operations Analyst

Procurement Operations Analyst

Reports To: Commodity Manager

Company Overview:

Netlist, Inc. (OTCQB: NLST) is a leading provider of high-performance modular memory subsystems and next-generation storage-class memory solutions. We specialize in cutting-edge technologies that enable innovation in AI, cloud computing, and enterprise infrastructure. Our product portfolio includes DDR4/DDR5 DIMMs, NAND-based SSDs, and advanced interconnect technologies such as CXL and PCIe.

Join our world-class engineering team and be part of shaping the future of memory and storage architecture.

Position Summary:

Netlist has an immediate opportunity for a Procurement Operations Analyst to complement our rapidly growing team. This individual preferably possesses one to three years of experience working in Supply Chain or Logistics, sourcing technology-related products, with a strong emphasis on analysis and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Analyze purchasing, vendor, pricing, and spend data to identify trends, discrepancies, cost-saving opportunities, and areas for improvement.

·         Develop and maintain Excel-based reports, trackers, dashboards, and data analyses.

·         Execute day-to-day procurement transactions- route contracts for signature and purchase order approval/submission

·         Maintain an open-PO tracker, monitoring order status, confirmations, and expected delivery dates against plan.

·         Ensure NDAs and other agreements and contracts are positioned appropriately before business is initiated

·         Coordinate with supplier logistics and accounts teams on shipment and invoicing details

·         Work with logistics team and third-party logistics (3PL) firms to ensure accurate deliveries and trade compliance

·         At a high level, confirm and reconcile shipping records with purchase orders

·         Understand business objectives to generate project information, action items, schedule, and deliverables for the team

·         Demonstrate ability to analyze and interpret spend and cost data, including understanding of Total Cost of Ownership

·         Work collaboratively with team members and cross-functional teams to support/present analytics and forecast revenue and profits

·         Identify/prevent data inaccuracies and implement scalable solutions to ensure smooth workflow and accurate analysis

·         Build documentation and reference tools around sourcing, product marketing, and commodity management initiatives

Required Qualifications:

·         Bachelor's Degree (business or supply chain management a plus)

·         Procurement experience in memory/semiconductor industry preferred

·         Strong understanding of procurement, financial analysis, supply chain mechanics, and forecasting

·         Advanced knowledge of Excel and other analytical platforms including the ability to analyze data using pivots and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP to coordinate and organize large data sets into actionable results

·         Experience working with ERP and reporting platforms (Sage, Crystal Reports)

·         High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint

·         Strong written/verbal communication

·         Strong organizational and analytical skills

·         Occasional travel required, including international travel

Salary Range: $70K-$80K/yr