Microsoft Senior Supply Planner 

Taiwan, Taoyuan City 

606170301

Required/minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics, or related field AND 7+ 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 3+ year(s) supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing
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• 3+ years of experience in hardware supply chain.

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.

Additional or preferred qualifications

• Cloud Component planning and/or sourcing experience within a tech environment
• Proficient 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
• Competent 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.
• Advance understanding of S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process and/or inventory management
• Experience in Supply Chain Master Data management and governance

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 May 23, 2025.

• 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
• Design, optimize and present supply planning metrics by collaborating with stakeholders within the organization (including supportability, inventory, forecast attainment, and SLA governance)
• Collaborate with planning and sourcing team on multi-sourcing and substitution strategies.
• Design and optimize processes regarding overall Supply management and utilization.
• Perform scenario analysis to understand impact of component shortages, demand upside/downside, etc. to Supply Plan of Record
• Maintain, validate and analyze master data and planning parameter integrity by collaborating with related teams within CSC
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Capacity Planning, Server and Component Planning, Finance and Systems Engineering teams

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