Global Memory Supply Planner & Strategy Lead

Cisco Systems, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 108,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Global Component Planner for Memory commodities to lead end-to-end supply planning and protect Cisco's global revenue targets.

You will coordinate across Supply Chain Operations, Finance, and Business Units to drive collaborative planning and mitigate supply risks. In this role you will manage inventory through the Weeks of Supply framework, drive NPI ramp-ups, and partner with external vendors to align commodity strategies with Cisco’s business needs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in 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.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Supply Planning: design and implement end-to-end global supply plans for memory and related sub-commodities, including integrated co-planning with key suppliers.
• Inventory & Fulfillment Excellence: optimize inbound fulfillment modes and own the inventory decision-making process aligned with Cisco’s Weeks of Supply (WOS) strategy and financial goals.
• Shortage Mitigation & Agility: identify and resolve component shortages through agile communication and rapid problem-solving with regional partners and global suppliers.
• E&O Management: manage Excess & Obsolescence risks while maximizing total revenue potential.
• Supplier & Commodity Strategy: cultivate partnerships with Global Supplier Management and external vendors to align commodity strategies with business requirements.
• NPI & Technology Transitions: lead supply response to volatile industry transitions and coordinate with Engineering, Hubs, and Suppliers for qualifications and ramp-ups.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: drive alignment across Finance and Business Units for a synchronized approach to component planning and supply chain resilience.

Skills

Materials Management and SRM

Supply/Demand Planning

Data analysis & modeling

Job description

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Global Component Planner for Memory commodities to lead end-to-end supply planning and protect Cisco's global revenue targets.

You will coordinate across Supply Chain Operations, Finance, and Business Units to drive collaborative planning and mitigate supply risks. In this role you will manage inventory through the Weeks of Supply framework, drive NPI ramp-ups, and partner with external vendors to align commodity strategies with Cisco’s business needs.