Global Operations Rotation Program

Samsara

. Analyze the tradeoffs of cost, quality, and responsiveness throughout Samsara’s increasingly complex supply chain, from materials procurement to last‑mile delivery .

Posted 4/7/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $79,730 - $120,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

flexible, employee-led remote model
professional development stipend
comprehensive health and parental leave plans
opportunities for performance-based bonuses
equity options for eligible roles

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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