Microsoft · 1 month ago
Senior Supply Planner
United States, Texas, Austin
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$117K/yr - $204K/yr
5+ years expMicrosoft is expanding its Cloud business, with the Cloud Supply Chain organization focused on delivering hardware infrastructure and AI capabilities at scale. The Senior Supply Planner will manage supply planning activities, including capacity planning, inventory management, and collaboration with various teams to ensure the success of Microsoft's cloud services.
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Responsibilities
Perform rough-cut capacity planning (in conjunction with Server, Network, and Component management) and supply smoothing to define the Supply Plan of Record and translate into long-term (1-2 year) supply plans for Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers
Provide clear reporting insights and analytics on demand forecast accuracy and volatility as well as execution to the Supply Plan of Record; work with Capacity Planning and Operations teams to identify root cause and implement solutions to mitigate issues
Work with Supply Chain, and Capacity Planning teams on the timing and availability of product transitions in order to plan for platform end of life (minimizing E&O inventory) and ramp of new platforms
Define inventory buffer targets (in conjunction with Component Planning) and strategies based on historical usage and forecast, and define financial risk/liability associated with said buffers
Perform scenario analysis to understand impact of component shortages, demand upside/downside, etc. to Supply Plan of Record
Partner with systems engineering teams to develop a supply planning automation roadmap to support increasing scale and complexity
Measure supply planning inputs, drive demand plan accountability, and set supportability expectations with capacity planning teams
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Capacity Planning, Server and Component Planning, Finance and Systems Engineering teams
Use industry intelligence data and long-range demand projections to demonstrate market share status and business impact of anticipated growth
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics, or related field AND 7+ years supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing, Sales & Operations Planning, materials requirement planning systems and tools, quantitative & qualitative analysis in cross functional or organizational enterprise environment, or related experience
OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics, or related field AND 5+ years supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing, Sales & Operations Planning, materials requirement planning systems and tools, quantitative & qualitative analysis in cross functional or organizational enterprise environment, or related experience
OR equivalent experience
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Preferred
Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field
Cloud/Hyperscale Supply Chain Experience
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Data Analytics skillset as a experienced user of SQL, Python, Excel and PowerBI for visualization
Understanding of S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) elements and process
Possess business acumen, able to think and plan strategically
Proven verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Able to summarize complex concepts to engage with broader audiences
Proficient critical thinking and ability to drive resolution in ambiguous situations
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage change in the organization and to influence others
Comfortable working in a fast-pace, high-growth environment
Company
Microsoft
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