Business Intelligence Analyst - Global Logistics Supplier Management (B2)

**Who We Are** Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. **What We Offer** Salary: $76,000.00 - $104,500.00 Location: Austin,TX You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our [benefits](https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/). **SUMMARY ROLE/RESPONSBILITY** This role requires strong analytical capabilities and effective project management skills to support a global team of Commodity Business Managers. Key responsibilities include leading RFP analytics, interpreting complex datasets, and transforming data into actionable insights and summary findings that drive strategic decision-making. The position demands advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Coupa Sourcing Software, combined with strong business acumen, to analyze trends, identify opportunities, and support cross-functional initiatives. Success in this role involves delivering clear, data-driven recommendations and enabling informed business actions on an international scale. **Key Responsibilities** - RFP Analytics – Coupa Sourcing Optimization - Extracting complex dataset from various Applied databases - Cleansing or normalizing datasets to ensure that they are a correct representation of historical activity - Working with the Applied Data Architecture team to create reports to support Commodity Business Manager Commercial initiatives - Receiving Logistics Service Provider RFP responses, ensuring they are complete - Re-rating historical datasets with current and RFP pricing - Providing insights from RFP analytics to the Commodity Business Managers for action during their commercial negotiations - Rate repository ownership and maintenance - Supplier Management Projects - Assist Commodity Business Managers with contract lifecycle management - Maintain Applied’s contract database - Support Applied’s integration with the Freight Audit & Payment team - Support other commercial related projects on an as needed basis - Fuel Surcharge Management - Downloading data from the US Department of Energy and other websites - Comparing fuel costs to FSC Schedules to determine next period application - Determining the impact of changes in the FSC to Applied overall logistics costs - Communicate expected changes in FSC exposure based on historical trends and current events - Provide recommended adjustments to the Applied FSC program - Currency Exchange Rate Management - Download data from known sources like the US Federal Reserve, Wall Street Journal, and OANDA - Track exchange rate trends - Compare current exchange rates to those in Applied commercial contracts - Determine financial impact of exchange rate fluctuations **QUALIFICATIONS** **Experience** - Minimum 5-8 years of progressive experience in data management with a focus on global logistics activities. - Experienced in delivering results within a global organization and has an understanding of various…