Supply Chain Analyst

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”?

THE OPPORTUNITY

Silvus is seeking a Supply Chain Analyst who will report to the Supply Chain Manager on the Supply Chain team. The successful individual in this role will play a key role in supporting supply chain analysis, planning, procurement, and inventory management. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly within a fast-paced, dynamic environment characterized by fluctuating product demand.

This position is based at Silvus Technologies’ Warehouse in the heart of vibrant Culver City, CA, and is on a hybrid schedule.  A minimum of 3 days onsite per week is expected. On-site days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a strong understanding of product structures, manufacturing processes, supply chain operations, and their interdependencies.

• Independently analyze requirements and forecasts to suggest procurement and inventory strategies with significant financial and operational impact.

• Exercise independent judgment in establishing purchasing priorities and authorizing purchase orders within delegated financial authority.

• Generate month-end inventory, cost of goods sold, supplier spend, planning and forecasting and other reports as needed.

• Lead supplier engagement, including quote evaluation, negotiation strategy, contract terms recommendations, and performance management. Expedite as needed and escalate critical issues.

• Oversee supplier performance metrics and collaborate with the Quality team to implement corrective actions.

• Apply strong analytical and advanced spreadsheet skills to plan requirements and forecasts in a non-ERP/MRP environment.

• Independently evaluate and adjust procurement plans in response to changes in demand, supply constraints, and market conditions.

• Collaborate with Warehouse, Shipping, Production, Quality, Engineering, and Sales teams to ensure alignment of supply strategies and avoid disruptions such as line down or missed shipments.

• Place POs to meet demand and forecasting requirements. Follow up with vendors about deliveries and promise dates

• Work closely with the Warehousing team to oversee and review inventory accuracy, review and resolve discrepancies, and support physical inventory counts.

• Collaborate with the Finance team and suppliers to resolve accounts payable discrepancies.

• Work closely with the Supply Chain Manager to suggest supply chain strategies and other process improvements.

• Perform other analytical or strategic supply-chain related duties as assigned by leads/managers to support the team as necessary.

• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, with proficiency in numeracy and working with formulas.

• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to interpret complex data and make high-impact operational decisions.

• Ability to efficiently analyze multiple scenarios to support risk/benefit assessments and informed decision-making.

• Experience in a fast-paced office environment with multiple competing deadlines.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets, including VLOOKUP, subtotals, macros, and other analytical tools.

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts

• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office environment.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:

  • Lift equipment up to 50 lbs. 

  • Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.

  • Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.  

COMPENSATION: $80,000 - $90,000 / annually

#silvuscareers

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts
• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Parental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.