Microsoft Senior Supply Chain Manager - Sales Operations 

Ireland, Dublin 

800931648

(part of theExperiences + DevicesSurface, Surface Go, Surface Hub, HoloLens, Xbox, Accessories, Games, Windows, Office and more.

EMEA operating center.  The Manager willoversee all aspects ofproduct category managementfrom launch to end of lifeworking cross-functionally to achieveall of

a high level

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Operations, Finance, or related field AND 8+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or Project Management with a Supply Chain or Operations field
  • OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Operations, Finance, OR related field AND 8+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Engineering,OR Project Management with a Supply Chain OR Operations field
  • OR Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Operations, OR related field AND 12+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Engineering, OR Project Management with a Supply Chain
• 3+ years people management experience.

• Create athrivingorganisation.Coach and develop a world class team,remove obstaclestoenabletheteamandthebusinesshititsfinancial/operational/development

• Drive discussions of theRegionalIBP monthly rhythm of business meetings for leaders and representatives of related groups.Curate and interpret analyses and reports considered during planning alignment, address any blockers, and lead any follow-up actions

• Create alignment in the overallexecutiveIntegrated Business Plan (IBP),participatein global forums as needed on behalf of region.Drive stakeholder alignment related to a portfolio of products or services.Coordinate with each group to drive action efforts across teams, while advising on risks and opportunities associated with decisions.Act as the supply chain operations representative, driving short-term and long-term demand and supply balancing to achieve financial and operations targets

• Drive thought leadershipon demand sensing and CPFR methodologies for all stages of the product lifecycle.Programmatically overseeEMEAproduct launch and product transitions ensuring that Microsoft is flawlessly managing customer expectationsand operational targets
  • Ensureoptimalchannel inventory to maximize revenue opportunities, ensure key customers are supported acrossall ofour customer segments and mitigate risk (excess, stranded inventory).
  • Ensure that key channel metrics are understood and actioned accordingly, including root cause investigation and leading cross-team efforts to drive necessary improvements.
  • Partner with Field and internal Supply Chain partners to project sell through, sell in and channel inventory for the quarter based on demand, supply, and customer orders to help the business manage financial and operational targets.
  • Work with the internal Planning, Channel Management, F&L and Planning teams to explore methods ofoptimizingIn Stock % while balancing channel and DC weeks of supply.

• Challenge the status quo via a growth mindset – strive for continuous improvement and customer-centrism in all aspects of decision making