Consumer and Commercial Channel Support - Greater China Job Listing at AMD in Bayan Lepas, Penang (Job ID 72009-en-us)

THE ROLE:

As a Business Analyst supporting the Consumer and Commercial Channel segments within the Business Management Strategy (BMS) team, you will play a key role in enabling operational excellence and strategic decision-making across AMD's key segments. You will serve as the regional liaison and single point of contact for the Consumer & Commercial Channel sales segments within BMS; owning requirements, analytics, and process improvements that turn regional business asks into global solutions. This role works in close partnership with Regional Business Operations and the broader Business Management Operations team.

This position is part of the newly established Penang Center of Excellence (COE), providing a unique opportunity to shape best practices and scale capabilities globally.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Requirements Gathering & Documentation
  Lead the collection, analysis, and documentation of business requirements by engaging cross-functional stakeholders. Translate complex needs into clear, actionable specifications for technical and operational teams.
• Regional Segment Representation
  Act as the primary business analyst for the region in global initiatives. Champion regional priorities to ensure local market requirements are embedded in global strategies and solutions.
• Process Alignment & Optimization
  Identify gaps and inefficiencies across business processes. Drive standardization and best practices while accommodating regional nuances to enable scalable, repeatable workflows.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  Facilitate workshops, interviews, and working sessions to validate requirements and align expectations. Maintain transparent communication with regional and global teams to ensure clarity and accountability.
• Data Analysis & Insights
  Analyze business and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Deliver actionable insights through clear, compelling reports and visualizations to support strategic decision-making.
• Solution Evaluation & Delivery Support
  Collaborate with technical teams to assess proposed solutions for feasibility and alignment with business needs. Support user acceptance testing, training, and deployment to ensure successful adoption.
• Continuous Improvement
  Monitor implemented solutions and processes for performance and effectiveness. Recommend enhancements based on feedback, KPIs, and evolving business requirements.

REQUIRED:

     • Advanced Excel – including pivot tables, complex formulas, data cleaning, and automation             (e.g.,macros/VBA).
     • Mandarin proficiency – strong written and verbal communication.
     • Analytical problem-solving – ability to interpret large datasets and deliver clear insights.
     • Intellectual curiosity – proactive in asking questions, digging deeper into data, and identifying        opportunities to improve processes or uncover new insights.
     • Strong presentation & communication skills – able to clearly convey data-driven insights to 

      non-technical stakeholders. 

PREFERRED:

    • Project management experience – coordinating timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional         stakeholders.
     • Power BI (or Tableau) – dashboard creation, DAX measures, and data visualization.
     • Salesforce / CRM reporting – experience pulling and aligning data across sales and                       operational systems.
     • Forecasting & KPI tracking – supporting performance reviews and strategic planning.
     • Automation & process optimization – streamlining recurring reporting to increase efficiency.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

   • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business, Economics, Finance, Data Analytics,                  Engineering, or a related field.
   • Advanced degree (Master's) is a plus but not required.
   • Equivalent practical experience in data analysis, reporting, or business operations will also be          considered.

LOCATION:

Penang, Malaysia

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