Microsoft Director Silicon Supply Chain 

United States, Washington 

512041261

Required/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 9+ years experience (including internships) in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations
  • OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain, Data Analytics, Business, Finance or related field AND 7+ years experience in Data Science/Analytics, Finance, Project Management, Supply Chain, and/or Operations
  • OR equivalent experience.

Other Requirments:

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:

• Subject matter experience in a global silicon supply chain
• Business professional with an equally strong engineering acumen
• Technical degree in a silicon or semiconductor-related field
• Delivers project management solutions in a technical environment
• Negotiation and contract management experience

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.

• Lead Microsoft’s custom silicon supply chain team.
• Leverage expertise in semiconductor supply chain to develop an understanding of current org capabilities, infrastructure, and processes as well as interdependencies with partner organizations towards Microsoft’s readiness in delivering advanced silicon components.
• Lead partnership with internal and external stakeholders in closing org gaps with an emphasis on efficiency, effectiveness, and overall operational excellence through the identification of clear owners, deliverables, and timelines
• Mature supply chain flows (forward and reverse) and capabilities working across teams
• Be responsible for delivering to demand plans, ensuring continuity of supply, and managing appropriate inventory levels to avoid excess or stock out
• Achieve established commitments on total cost, supplier quality, compliance adherence, and on-time delivery
• Develop key escalation channels across supply base, and leverage broad operations experience for proactive risk mitigation, for leadership across disciplines, and for executive communication
• Establish multi-year supply chain strategies supported by market intelligence, supplier rationalization, pricing projection, TCO cost modeling, and transparent supplier relationship management
• Identify appropriate stage gates needing decision from executives, facilitate discussions and drive decision making to achieve program goals
• Thrive in a high demand environment, navigate ambiguities and obstacles through evaluation of alternatives and open-mindedly leverage help from others
• Seamlessly switch between strategic development and tactical execution