Microsoft Senior Supply Strategist 

United States, Washington 

228912674

will lead development and oversee execution of global supply positioning strategies across all stages of the product lifecycle, ensuring that inventory is positioned to deliver working capital, cost, and service goals. You will be working closely with Device Services Operations, Customer Experience and Offers, Finance, and various functions within Supply Chain to establish and manage the supply plan of record. Every day will be bringing a new challenge, and you will be continually looking for ways to drive business profitability by planning and executing a predictable, reliable, and low-cost supply chain.

Required/Minimum 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.

Additional or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, 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, or related experience
  • OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics, or related field AND 4+ years supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing, or related experience
  • OR equivalent experience.
• 4+ years' experience managing cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• Deep experience in supply chain management, encompassing sourcing, planning, reverse supply chain and execution processes
• Deep understanding of supply chain planning tools – SAP/IBP preferred
• MBA in Finance or Supply Chain management a plus
• APICS certification a plus

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:

Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 1, 2024.

• Own supply commitment (plan of record) to ensure the right product stock-keeping unit (sku) in the right place (geography, segment, channel) at the right time (cost, lifecycle) for Warranty Exchange and FRU (Field Replacement Units)
• Own development and execution of supply fulfillment strategies to balance supply and demand optimally, balancing cost, service, and E&O (Excess + Obsolete) objectives
• Leverage data analyses and channel insights to drive agile business decisions for operating models + fulfillment
• Partner with key stakeholders to measure business performance to critical measures and metrics, identifying opportunities /risks and driving corrective actions
• Drive policy decisions and executional plans to achieve line of business goals in a more scalable, standardized, low touch manner
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