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Microsoft Senior Supply Chain Planner 
United States, Washington 
128791221

16.07.2024

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

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 July 23, 2024.


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.'
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