Supply Planning Manager

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Global Component Planner to manage end-to-end supply planning for specific commodities and collaborate with Supply Chain Operation teams to ensure supply continuity and strategic planning.

The role emphasizes coordinating with global suppliers, hubs, and engineering during NPI transitions while aligning with Cisco’s financial goals and Weeks of Supply strategy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience with materials management, SRM and/or supply/demand planning.
• Experience and knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Experience with data analysis, data analytics and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute end-to-end global supply plans for related commodities, including integrated co-planning initiatives with key suppliers.
• Partner with global hub operations to optimize inbound fulfillment modes and align with Weeks of Supply strategy and financial goals.
• Proactively identify and mitigate component shortages through agile communication with regional partners and global suppliers.
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques to manage Excess & Obsolescence (E&O) risks while maximizing revenue potential.
• Cultivate partnerships with Global Supplier Management and external vendors to ensure commodity-specific strategies.
• Lead supply responses to volatile technology transitions, coordinating with Engineering, Hubs, and Suppliers for NPI ramp-ups.
• Drive alignment across Finance and Business Units to ensure a synchronized approach to component planning.

Skills

Materials Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Supply & Demand Planning

Data analysis

Data modeling

Job description

Meet the Team:

As a Global Component Planner, you will be responsible for end-to-end component supply planning for specific commodity to ensure Cisco meets its global revenue targets. You will work cross-functionally with Supply Chain Operation teams to drive supply continuity, collaborative planning, and navigate complex technology lifecycles.

Your Impact:

• Strategic Supply Planning: Design and execute end-to-end global supply plans for related commodities, including integrated co-planning initiatives with key suppliers.
• Inventory & Fulfillment Excellence: Partner with global hub operations to optimize inbound fulfillment modes. Own the inventory decision-making process, ensuring all actions align with Cisco’s "Weeks of Supply" (WOS) strategy and financial goals.
• Shortage Mitigation & Agility: Proactively identify and resolve component shortages through agile communication and rapid problem-solving with regional partners and global suppliers.
• E&O Management: Utilize advanced analytical and collaborative techniques to manage and mitigate Excess & Obsolescence (E&O) risks while maximizing total revenue potential.
• Supplier & Commodity Strategy: Cultivate strong partnerships with Global Supplier Management (SuCM) and external vendors to ensure commodity-specific strategies are aligned with Cisco’s business requirements.
• NPI & Technology Transitions: Lead the commodity supply response to volatile industry transitions. Coordinate closely with Engineering, Hubs, and Suppliers to manage qualifications and ensure successful New Product Introduction (NPI) ramp-ups.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Drive alignment across extended partner teams—including Finance and Business Units—to ensure a synchronized approach to component planning and supply chain resilience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years’ experience with Materials Management, Supplier Relationship Management and/or Supply/Demand Planning
• Experience and knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures
• Experience with data analysis, data analytics and data modeling

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with inventory management