Global Operations Rotation Program
Samsara
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: California • United States
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Salary
💰 $79,730 - $120,600 per year
About the role
- 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 as we scale globally and across new offices
Requirements
- MBA or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Finance, Economics, or equivalent, completed in 2024 or later
- 4+ years of prior experience in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or supply chain (pre‑ or post‑graduate)
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to distill complex subjects to a wider audience
- High proficiency with G‑Suite products and familiarity with AI tools (Gemini, ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, etc.)
- 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
Benefits
- flexible, employee-led remote model
- professional development stipend
- comprehensive health and parental leave plans
- opportunities for performance-based bonuses
- equity options for eligible roles
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
supply chain managementnegotiation strategiesprocess value optimizationmarket intelligencecost analysisoperational implementationcross-functional project managementdata analyticsvendor managementnew product introduction
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationanalytical skillsresearch skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingadaptabilityteam player mentalityleadership
Certifications
MBAMaster’s degree in Supply Chain ManagementMaster’s degree in Industrial EngineeringMaster’s degree in OperationsMaster’s degree in FinanceMaster’s degree in Economics