About MicronMicron Technology is a pioneering leader in innovative memory and storage solutions. Our mission is to transform how the world uses information, enriching life for all. Job Description: Strategic Inventory ManagerThe role of Strategic Inventory Manager will be part of the Embedded Business Unit's (EBU) Business Operations team. As an integral member of this team, you will be responsible for managing new product introduction (NPI) sample management, product notification, cost, and inventory management across various markets including automotive, industrial, medical, military, consumer, and distribution.In this position, you will drive optimization of EBU's NPI samples, cost, and inventory to align with corporate goals. Your key objectives include:Owning on-time sample delivery KPIsLeading internal NPI sample communication and prioritization processesDriving continuous improvement of EBU NPI sample processesSupporting Corporate-level initiatives related to NPI processesCollaborating with GSM NPI on inventory build plansWeekly reviewing demand status with GSC and cross-functional teams to discuss delays or changes to the planManaging NPI demands status and allocating inventory to NPIManaging NPI to HVM transitions, including seedstock planning and aged material dispositionDeveloping and managing inventory management strategies and processes to support business unit and corporate objectivesSupporting EBU inventory management, including die-bank aged and back-end/finish goods inventory dispositionManaging Product Notification processes, including providing input and maintaining PCN metricsThis role requires a strategic thinker who can manage cross-team projects and programs, synthesizing large amounts of quantitative and qualitative information to translate data into meaningful strategies for management.