Capacity Data Analyst
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Texas, San Antonio | |
 Oct 01, 2024 | |
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OverviewThe Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) organization is seeking a Capacity Data Analyst for our Datacenter (DC) Supply Strategy team (DCSS). This role in the Capacity planning group supports our rapidly scaling global data center infrastructure supply, which supports the full spectrum of Microsoft products and services. This role sits at the nexus of multiple teams and is the catalyst for building the right DC supply, optimizing existing supply for the future balance of cost, technological shifts and available infrastructure. This role will be responsible for analyzing new technology roadmaps including transitions in data center infrastructure design, hardware tech roadmap, server SKUs, exit strategy including decommissions and assessing the impact on demand and the future capacity plan. This is a unique role in that decisions about future data center planning are made at the inflection point of current DC supply, future designs coupled with the impact on cost and infrastructure lead-time-capacity. The right candidate will have analytical skills, ability to work well with ambiguity, collaboration and partnership skills underlined with a foundation in financial concepts. The role also requires deep competency insupply strategy,total cost to serve (TCO),Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), statistical inventory management methods, advanced planning systems and methodologies, and IT infrastructure concepts. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
ResponsibilitiesData Center Supply Strategy (DCSS) is looking for a candidate that is an organized self-starter who is grounded in supply chain management principles, values the benefits of collaboration, and has a proven record of driving initiatives from thought to implementation. You will work with a cross-functional team and be responsible for creating and maintaining data models for technological transitions, stranding and aging DC infra. They will be responsible for tracking the inventory of our fleet, deriving key insights to help leadership make decisions regarding our aging DC portfolio. We are looking for a competent Data Analyst who can apply in-depth knowledge of the business, its data landscape, and the lineage of those data to proactively identify opportunities to explore and address business questions across multiple areas. Key responsibilities include: Clean, analyze, and visualize a variety of Data Centertelemetrydata toidentifyopportunities, insights, and anomalies. Develop automated dynamic reports and dashboards to support key business functions and initiatives. Own Extract,Transform andLoad(ETL), data validations, and documentation to support your and others'analyses Compile comprehensive andaccurateclient facing reports ona timelybasis Guide business leaders with confidence in your analytics and reporting to ensure smooth execution. Summarize and clearly communicate data analysis assumptions and results. Support day-to-day operations with ad-hocanalysis Embody our Culture and Values | |