Inventory Analyst - Optics Supply Chain

About the role

Cisco is looking for an Inventory Analyst in Bangkok to support the optics supply chain. The role provides critical support to the Inventory Manager by maintaining data integrity, managing inventory reporting and monitoring Open Order (OPO) levels, while tracking actuals against projections and helping resolve operational issues.

Key responsibilities

• Adhere to the Finance fiscal calendar so that all reporting deadlines are met accurately.
• Assist in generating monthly inventory and OPO projections, track weekly actuals against them and investigate variances.
• Support the preparation and validation of "Should-Be" inventory and OPO levels for Business Units and Contract Manufacturers (CMs).
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve reporting, including using AI-driven tools for supply chain health reviews.
• Support investigations into Excess and Obsolete (E&O) increases, assist in Inventory Deposit Amount (IDA) reviews and review Liability Purchase Orders monthly with CMs to close outstanding items.
• Liaise with logistics, finance, materials, planning teams and other analysts to resolve inventory queries promptly.
• Coordinate salvage and scrap processes with CMs and logistics teams for fast turnaround and disposition.

Required profile

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of inventory management processes, ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and manufacturing workflows.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Preferred: experience in optics or high-tech manufacturing supply chains, E&O inventory management, OPO tracking and reconciliation, and cross-functional collaboration with CMs.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (data modeling, pivot tables, charts) and PowerPoint.
• Power BI and AI tools preferred.