Director, Global Capacity & AI-Driven Semiconductor Planning

020 Cisco Systems, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 224,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco in San Jose, CA is seeking a visionary leader for Global Capacity Planning & Strategy to shape the long‑term capacity roadmap. You will partner with supply chain, manufacturing operations, and external partners to align strategies with demand, technology roadmaps, and business priorities. This executive role emphasizes AI-enabled planning and cross‑functional leadership in a fast-moving global environment. Cisco is committed to innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in semiconductor manufacturing, supply chain, planning, or operations.
• 8+ years leading global, cross-functional teams.
• Experience in highly outsourced semiconductor environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term capacity strategy for Cisco Silicon One business.
• Collaborate with foundries, OSAT, packaging, substrates, and suppliers.
• Model scenarios and risk analyses to guide investment and supply decisions.
• Lead and develop a distributed planning team across regions and time zones.

Skills

Global leadership

Capacity planning

Supply chain

Semiconductor

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MBA or advanced technical degree

Job description

Cisco in San Jose, CA is seeking a visionary leader for Global Capacity Planning & Strategy to shape the long‑term capacity roadmap. You will partner with supply chain, manufacturing operations, and external partners to align strategies with demand, technology roadmaps, and business priorities. This executive role emphasizes AI-enabled planning and cross‑functional leadership in a fast-moving global environment. Cisco is committed to innovation and growth.