Microsoft Director Integrated Business Planning 

United States, Washington 

239145458

Microsoft Cloud Planning serves as the core planning function within CSCP, concentrating on forecasting, demand planning, and hardware planning for all Microsoft Cloud services and associated hardware. As a Director - Integrated Business Planning, you will be responsible for driving alignment with executive functional stakeholders across CSCP, Engineering Groups, and Finance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Operations, Finance, or related field AND 8+years experiencein Data Science/Analytics, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or Project Management with a Supply Chain or Operations field
  • Or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

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

• Experience in the High-Tech industry and Cloud/Hyperscale supply chain preferred
• Demonstrated written/verbal communication skills, and executive presence
• Demonstrated cross functional leadership and influencing skills, resulting in tangible business decisions and outcomes.
• Demonstrated success in both Demand Planning and Supply Planning roles
• Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex cross-functional problems into clear solutions/recommendations
• Proficient analytical skills and capable of using models for optimization purposes
• Proficient project management/process improvement skills
• APICS certification is preferred. have understanding of end-to-end supply chain interactions and interdependencies.

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 Aug 7, 2024.

As a Director, Intergrated Business Planning, you will be responsible for the following:

• Manage the IBP/ S&OP monthly process to deliver business results by driving strategic direction across Business Priorities, Financial Goals, and Operations.
• Lead the Executive IBP monthly alignment with cross functional senior management (CVP level).
• Ensure alignment and synergy across New Product Development, Finance, Demand, Capacity Planning, Supply.
• Drive alignment between the Capacity Plan and CapEx/Financial Processes, identify and recommend tradeoff decisions to align budget.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and report on cross-functional KPIs to ensure effective execution, integration, and performance of IBP process.
• Streamline the monthly rhythm of business and drive cross functional change management to enable a best-in-class IBP process.
• Continuously improve the monthly IBP cycle, including timeliness of the demand and supply plan submissions, reduction of cycle-time, robust alignment with financial budgets and projections.