Supply Chain Cost Manager

Company Description

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks® everything starts and ends with our mission:

Being the cybersecurity partner of choice, protecting our digital way of life.
Our vision is a world where each day is safer and more secure than the one before. We are a company built on the foundation of challenging and disrupting the way things are done, and we’re looking for innovators who are as committed to shaping the future of cybersecurity as we are.

Who We Are

We take our mission of protecting the digital way of life seriously. We are relentless in protecting our customers and we believe that the unique ideas of every member of our team contributes to our collective success. Our values were crowdsourced by employees and are brought to life through each of us everyday - from disruptive innovation and collaboration, to execution. From showing up for each other with integrity to creating an environment where we all feel included.

As a member of our team, you will be shaping the future of cybersecurity. We work fast, value ongoing learning, and we respect each employee as a unique individual. Knowing we all have different needs, our development and personal wellbeing programs are designed to give you choice in how you are supported. This includes our FLEXBenefits wellbeing spending account with over 1,000 eligible items selected by employees, our mental and financial health resources, and our personalized learning opportunities - just to name a few!

At Palo Alto Networks, we believe in the power of collaboration and value in-person interactions. This is why our employees generally work full time from our office with flexibility offered where needed. This setup fosters casual conversations, problem-solving, and trusted relationships. Our goal is to create an environment where we all win with precision.

Job Description

Your Career

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr Supply Chain Cost Manager to join our dynamic Supply Base Management (SBM) team. This role will focus on leveraging data analytics to drive strategic decision-making, enhance supplier performance, and support AI-driven automation initiatives across the supply chain. The ideal candidate will possess advanced analytical skills, proficiency in data visualization tools, and a passion for driving data-centric, cross-functional projects.

Your Impact

• Analyze supplier spend, performance, and risk metrics to support supply base strategies and cost-reduction initiatives
• Lead cross-functional projects focused on AI integration, supply chain optimization, and automation opportunities
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports in Tableau, Pigment, Google Sheets, and Excel to provide actionable insights to stakeholders
• Utilize SAP for data extraction, supplier management, and spend analysis
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, Finance, and Operations teams to support data-driven decision-making processes
• Design predictive models and what-if scenarios to assess supply chain risks and opportunities
• Implement AI tools such as Gemini and ChatGPT to streamline reporting, forecasting, and communication processes
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity across all reporting systems and processes
• Provide ad hoc analyses and presentations for executive leadership to support strategic supply chain initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process gaps and recommending enhancements using data insights

Qualifications

Your Experience 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Business, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus or equivalent military experience required
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain data analytics, preferably within Supply Base Management
• Proficiency in SAP, Pigment, Tableau, Google Sheets, and Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, and macros)
• Hands-on experience using AI tools such as Gemini and ChatGPT for automation and process improvements
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes, supplier management, and procurement analytics
• Experience managing large datasets, performing data mining, and developing KPIs
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and collaborate with diverse teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with a continuous improvement mindset
• Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL) for advanced analytics is a plus

Additional Information

The Team

Our Operations team has extensive business and project-management experience in the contr