Global Telecom Inventory Analyst

SUMMARY:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of the fleet inventory of Starlink kits and large wireline services, including tracking the quantity, location, and condition of each kit.

• Manage the inventory allocation process, ensuring that the right number of Starlink kits are available for deployment in each location worldwide.

• Develop and implement inventory management strategies to optimize stock levels, minimize excess inventory, and reduce lead times for kit replenishment.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to forecast demand for Starlink kits based on deployment plans and network expansion initiatives.

• Collaborate with vendors and logistics partners to manage the shipping and transportation of Starlink kits to global locations, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.

• Conduct regular audits and reconciliation of the fleet inventory against documentation and system records, addressing any discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.

• Maintain accurate records of equipment movements, including kit deployments, replacements, and retirements, to facilitate asset tracking and reporting.

• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with customs regulations, export/import requirements, and international shipping guidelines when managing equipment globally.

• Analyze and optimize key processes related to fleet inventory management, such as forecasting, procurement, and disposal, to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Collaborate with network engineers and technicians to gather network details for each location, including network topology, equipment configurations, and connectivity requirements.

• Document network details accurately and maintain an up-to-date repository of network information, ensuring easy access for troubleshooting, upgrades, and future planning.

• Assist in the coordination and execution of network upgrades, including the deployment of new equipment, firmware updates, and configuration changes.

• Monitor and address any discrepancies or billing errors related to telecom services, ensuring accurate allocation of costs to respective cost centers and locations worldwide.

• Continuously evaluate and improve inventory management processes, implementing automation and technology solutions where applicable to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive (5 or more years) experience with telecommunications inventory and billing reconciliation practices

• Deep experience with Global Telco carriers, technologies, and region-specific processes

• Knowledge and experience with the following: spreadsheets, purchasing systems, inventory systems, telecommunications technologies, and financial activities in an enterprise (budgeting, cost savings, POs, invoices)

• Excellent attention to details and process discipline

• Ability to critically analyze internal and external process and drive improvements to completion

• Self-managed and committed to working in a fast-paced environment

• Professional communication skills and ability to speak, read, and write in the English language.

• Ability to function independently towards a common directive without need for consistent oversight.

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