Supply Planning Manager

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. in Penang is seeking a Global Component Planner to lead end-to-end component supply planning and ensure Cisco meets its global revenue targets.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain Operation teams to drive supply continuity, optimize inventory, and navigate complex technology lifecycles while aligning with global supplier strategies and NPI transitions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in materials management, supplier relationship management, or supply/demand planning.
• Experience with 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 and collaborate with key suppliers.
• Partner with global hub operations to optimize inbound fulfillment and manage inventory decisions.
• Identify and resolve shortages through agile communication with regional partners and suppliers.
• Manage Excess & Obsolescence (E&O) risks and maximize total revenue potential.
• Collaborate with Global Supplier Management and external vendors to align commodity strategies.
• Lead responses to NPI ramp-ups and technology transitions with cross-functional teams.
• Drive alignment across Finance and Business Units for supply chain resilience.

Skills

Materials Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Supply/Demand Planning

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