Master the Data, Drive the Value: Join Flex as a Senior Analyst – GBS MDM

Flex Careers: Senior Analyst – GBS Master Data Management (Chennai)

Flex is a diversified manufacturing partner of choice, assisting market-leading brands in designing, building, and delivering innovative products. Our Global Business Services (GBS) team in Chennai is the engine room of our global supply chain, and we are looking for a Senior Analyst – MDM to join our extraordinary team.

In this role, you aren’t just managing data; you are driving sourcing strategies, optimising material margins, and influencing global pricing for Fortune 500 clients.

 The Role: Strategic Financial & Data Governance

As a Senior Analyst, you will sit at the intersection of Finance and Global Procurement. You will be responsible for the accuracy of master data that dictates global purchasing power and material financial performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sourcing & Pricing Strategy: Drive material quotations and influence customers to utilise Flex-preferred suppliers.

• Financial Performance: Track Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and initiate corrective action plans to improve gross material margins.

• Contract Management: Manage regional supplier negotiations, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and regional pricing agreements.

• Inventory Optimisation: Implement strategies for Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) and mitigate shortages or excess inventory on hand.

• Cost Recovery: Drive reconciliation processes with customers regarding freight charges, carrying costs, and Obsolete Inventory (E&O).

• Supplier Relations: Maintain and measure supplier relationships through quarterly scorecards and performance data.

Your Professional Success Profile

We are seeking an analytical powerhouse with a deep understanding of the electronics manufacturing landscape.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years in Finance, Materials Sourcing, Commodity Management, or Supply Chain.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of electronic component markets, price trends, and cost accounting.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in office software, specifically advanced spreadsheets (Excel) and database systems for data entry and analysis.

• Domain Expertise: Thorough understanding of the Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) product development process.

Diversity, Inclusion & Global Workforce Statistics

At Flex, our strength lies in our diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes decisions based on merit and ability.

Workforce & Diversity Insights (Global Context): Flex operates in over 30 countries with a diverse workforce of approximately 170,000 employees.

• Gender Representation: We are committed to increasing female representation in technical and leadership roles. Globally, women represent approximately 43% of our total workforce.

• Global Hubs: Our Chennai GBS center is one of our largest global hubs, employing thousands of professionals from diverse regional and linguistic backgrounds across India.

• Inclusion: We maintain a strictly non-discriminatory hiring process. In our US operations (as a benchmark for global standards), our workforce composition includes approximately 49% of individuals from minority racial/ethnic groups, ensuring a wide range of perspectives in our problem-solving processes.

 Why Join Flex Chennai?

• Global Exposure: Interface with regional and global commodity teams.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Receive health insurance and Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Ethical Hiring: Flex pays for all costs associated with the application and interview process.

• Innovation: Be part of a company that builds products that improve the world.

How to Apply

Ready to create the extraordinary?

1. Showcase Your Sourcing Wins: Highlight your experience in cost take-down strategies and PPV reporting.

2. Submit Your Application: Search for Job ID WD216721 on the Flex careers portal.

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