Global Operations Rotation Program

About the role:

The Global Operations Rotational Program (ORP) is an 18-month leadership development experience that provides the foundation for a successful end-to-end operational supply chain career. Program cohorts participate in 6-month rotations in various functional areas such as Planning & Forecasting, Sourcing & Supply Chain Program Management, as well as Logistics & Orders Fulfillment to develop a deep understanding of the full value chain. The program provides the opportunity to design and implement new processes, develop subject matter expertise, opportunities to network with executive leadership, and contribute to Samsara’s business growth and profitability. Throughout the program, participants will work alongside a global team of seasoned professionals, have access to Samsara’s learning and development resources, and benefit from Samsara’s company events such as diversity & inclusion and health & wellbeing. At the end of the program, participants will have the option to select their preferred role within the broader Operations organization based on business needs. Candidates must have an interest in learning how an operations team works together cohesively to support the broader company’s success and provide a competitive advantage in today’s tough macroeconomic environment.

You should apply if:

• You want to make a difference: Your efforts will result in real-world impact—helping to keep the lights on, get food into grocery stores, and most importantly, ensure workers return home safely.
• You are the architect of your own career: If you put in the work, this role won’t be your last at Samsara. We set up our employees for success and have built a culture that encourages rapid career development, countless opportunities to experiment and master your craft in a hyper growth environment.
• You want to be with the best: At Samsara, we win together, celebrate together and support each other. You will be surrounded by the best and brightest professionals out there.

This may not be the right role for you if:

• You aren’t willing to put in the work: The opportunity we have to digitize large sectors of the global economy requires your full focus and best efforts to bring forth creative, ambitious ideas for our customers.
• You have nothing more to learn: Every Samsarian has a growth mindset and believes that what got us here won’t get us there.
• You aren’t a team player: Motivated by our mission, we’re all racing toward our connected operations vision, and we intend to win—together.

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In this role, you will: 

• Analyze the tradeoffs of cost, quality, and responsiveness throughout Samsara’s increasingly complex supply chain, from materials procurement to last mile delivery
• Develop a deep understanding of Samsara’s vendor base in order to anticipate industry trends and track competitive forces for both materials and logistics and fulfillment services
• Adopt negotiation strategies to create optimal terms for sourcing to ensure business continuity while maintaining quality for hardware components, finished goods, freight rates, and warehousing services
• Build key relationships with cross-functional stakeholders in Engineering, Product Management, Sales, Sales Operations, Finance, and Customer Success
• Develop a deep understanding of new product introduction (NPI) launches and operational implementation
• Drive cross-functional projects focused on the Integrated Business Planning process and actively consolidate supply chain insights for senior leadership decision-making
• Conduct analytics on process value optimization, cost opportunities and risks, market intelligence and international dynamics to inform Samsara’s product and operational roadmap
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Pursuing an MBA degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Finance, Economics or equivalent, with expected graduation in 2023 
• 2+ years of prior experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations or supply chain
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skill with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience
• High proficiency with G-Suite products
• Strong analytical, research, and negotiation skills
• Attention to detail while never losing sight of the big picture
• Proactive, positive approach to problem solving while dealing with ambiguity, changing priorities, and business volatility
• Strong commitment to a career in operations or supply chain
• Exceptional team player mentality

An ideal candidate also has:

• Strong understanding of ERP systems, Salesforce, Tableau, and planning systems (e.g. Adaptive)
• Strategic program and project management experience
• Demonstrated experience in simplifying complex information to multiple stakeholders
• Desire to build relationships with multiple cross-functional teams
• Experience and drive to engage in complex negotiations
• Intellectual curiosity with an ability to learn quickly
• Passion for technology and operations
• Programming capabilities (SQL, Python)

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