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Sourcing Analyst

Microsoft

Microsoft

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Posted on Aug 26, 2025

Sourcing Analyst

Taipei, Taipei City, Taiwan

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Date posted
Aug 25, 2025
Job number
1861480
Work site
Up to 50% work from home
Travel
0-25 %
Role type
Individual Contributor
Profession
Hardware Engineering
Discipline
Sourcing Engineering
Employment type
Full-Time

Overview

We are looking for a Data Analyst of Server Supply Planning of CSCP CS4. As a data analyst, you will be responsible for collecting, cleaning, analyzing of data and generate reports for comprehensive purposes via traditional tool(Excel) and/or Power BI to visualize outcome and drive supply chain excellence. The ideal candidate should have a strong analytical mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and the abilities to turn data into actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Expert level in Microsoft Excel and familiar with advanced function such as Power Query.
  • Strong analytical and data modeling skills, and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in English and Chinese.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) or experienced in Power BI.
  • Familiarity with data analysis and automation in programming language such as Python, R, JavaScript.
  • Experience in using SQL to query data.
  • Knowledge of operation research and optimization models such as linear programming is a plus.
  • Proficient knowledge of electronics (PCBA’s) manufacturing processes and logistics.
  • Experience with MRP/ERP systems, including material planning specific software such as SAP or Oracle. Preferred SAP experience, specifically in materials management and BOMs.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

Data Collection & Modeling Management:

  • Collect, organize, and cleanse large volume of raw data from various sources, ensuring data quality and accuracy.
  • Develop and maintain efficient data collection processes and workflows.
  • Design and implement data models to organize and structure large datasets for analysis.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business objectives and identify key data requirements.

Reporting and Visualization:

  • Design and build visualizations, dashboards, and reports to effectively communicate insights to stakeholders.
  • Deploy solutions that enable self-service analytics, allowing users to independently explore and access data.

Process Improvement:

  • Identify opportunities for process automation and optimization to improve efficiency and accuracy in data collection, analysis, and reporting
  • Capable of performing complex data analysis to identify problems or opportunities to improve overall supply chain performance.
  • Document minutes, process, flows and specifications to track progress and for knowledge management.

Project Management:

  • Work closely with engineering, project managers and business users to support data migration and other supply chain initiatives.
  • Conduct user interviews, collect requirements from business user, draft specifications of system design that optimize efficiency.
  • Manage meetings with engineering team to monitor and solve system issues, including creating ticket, tracking open issues and conduct UAT.
  • Support sourcing analytics and material supply reporting / dashboard.
  • Work closely with sourcing managers/GSMs/Engineers for Multisource component qualification progress tracking and report out.
  • Purchase orders operations and budget tracking to ensure spending within budget.


Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.