What Type of Person Thrives in Tech, According to an NPI Global Supply Manager at a Fortune 100 Tech Company
Kyle enjoys the cutting-edge technology and involvement in new product introductions, stating that "seeing what's next in the pipeline...and seeing what actually powers all of it" is "so cool". The collaborative environment at Microsoft, filled with "really smart and driven people" willing to share their expertise and foster a culture of learning, also contributes significantly to their job satisfaction.
Technology, Supply Chain Management, Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Mentorship
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Kyle Worth
NPI Global Supply Manager
Fortune 100 Technology Company
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
Industrial, Supply Chain Management
Technology
Operations and Project Management
Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Working with cutting-edge technology and seeing how it is developed and used in everyday life.
2. Being surrounded by smart and driven people who are willing to mentor and teach.
3. The importance of understanding the products and parts you are working with to be more effective in your role.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
Being involved in new product introduction and tech in general, and seeing cutting-edge technology is so cool to me. You kind of see what's next in the pipeline, like AI and the cloud space, and all the things you use in your personal life. Then you get to see what actually powers all of it.
That's definitely the coolest piece to me: being involved in the building and development of the things we all use and enjoy. We don't necessarily think about where they come from, but I'm a part of it. I'm not an engineer designing, but I'm helping ensure the parts needed for these builds get there. So, just being a part of that is really cool.
Another aspect is Microsoft specifically, and this probably goes for most companies in tech. You're surrounded by really smart and driven people. If you want someone to mentor you or teach you something about the product, they're there. I've had one-on-ones with engineers where they explained something to me for 15 minutes just because I wanted to know how it worked. They were willing to give their time.
That's another thing I preach about supply chain, people, and materials: understand your parts and what you're buying. You'll always be more effective because you actually know what you're doing. I've seen people struggle with just sending emails about parts that aren't on time, or they get into details and it's clear they don't know what they're ordering. They're just typing because they're supposed to.
When you really understand the core of your products and what you're buying, it makes your job so much easier. This started with very smart people, and that's one of the awesome things about it. Everyone's usually willing to help and teach you. Everyone has that desire to learn and know more, so those things definitely make it enjoyable.