Microsoft’s Cloud business is experiencing explosive growth, and the Cloud Supply Chain (CSCP) organization is responsible for enabling the infrastructure underlying this growth. Our mission is to deliver the world’s computer with an industry-leading supply chain.

CSCP is responsible for strategic sourcing, customer demand forecasting, capacity planning and management, supply chain planning and execution, capacity provisioning, and decommissioning and dispositioning of datacenter assets worldwide.

The ISP team manages the supply plan and the signal that is sent to our sourcing partners along with End To End Inventory within Cloud Capacity Planning. This Senior Supply Chain Planner will be responsible for creating the Tier 2 Supply Plan of Record for one or more lines of business (Commodities, Structural, etc.).

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Responsibilities

• Perform rough-cut Tier 2 parts 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 suppliers

• Provide clear reporting insights and analytics on supply plan accuracy and volatility as well as execution to the Supply Plan of Record; work with Capacity Planning, Operations and Engineering teams to identify root cause and implement solutions to mitigate issues

• Maintain, validate and analyze master data and planning parameter integrity by collaborating with related teams within CSC

• Collaborate with planning and sourcing team on multi-sourcing and substitution strategies.

• Design and optimize processes, metrics and utalization regarding overall Supply management and utilization.

• Perform scenario analysis to understand impact of component shortages, demand upside/downside, etc. to Supply Plan of Record

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Capacity Planning, Server and Component Planning, Finance and Systems Engineering teams.'

• Embody our Culture (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture)

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics, or related field AND 3+ years supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing, or related experience

• OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics, or related field AND 1+ year(s) supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing, or related experience

• OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirements:

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 Qualifications:

• Effective analytical skills and knowledge in root cause analysis/problem solving and the ability to implement and drive corrective actions and efficiencies in a matrix environment

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively manage key stakeholders, resolve problems and seek practical solutions

• Proficiency in Enterprise Planning systems (such as SAP, Oracle, E2Open, etc.) and business intelligence engines (SQL, Power BI, Power Pivot, Tableau, etc.) are highly desired for this role.

• A proven track record of growth and increasing responsibility, specifically in acquiring scope/leading areas in supply chain and capacity planning.

• Effective understanding of S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) elements and process

• Experience in Supply Chain Master Data management and governance

• Supply Chain experience within a Cloud Organization

Supply Planning IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $94,600 - $183,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $122,000 - $200,500 per year.

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until June 3, 2024.

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