Global S&OP & Inventory Optimization Lead

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 274,000; Full time

Job summary

Google is seeking a Program Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain planning for Devices & Services. You’ll coordinate cross-functional teams, plan requirements, manage schedules, identify risks, and communicate across offices and time zones.

You will drive global S&OP, partner with manufacturers, align with product management, hardware engineering, and logistics, and scale planning processes with strong analytics and inventory optimization. Competitive compensation and equity accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in program or project management.
• Experience in supply planning, supply chain management, or operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead global supply-demand balancing and Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) alignment across product lines, optimizing product availability and inventory health.
• Partner closely with contract manufacturers, ODM partners, and manufacturing operations to manage master production schedules, supply allocation, and buffer strategies.
• Drive strategic alignment across product management, hardware engineering, global sourcing/procurement, commercial/sales operations, and logistics.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and scale planning infrastructure, automation, and analytics to support portfolio growth and responsiveness.
• Provide technical thought leadership and mentorship across the planning team, advocating best practices in inventory optimization and risk mitigation.

Skills

Program/Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Google is seeking a Program Manager to lead end-to-end supply chain planning for Devices & Services. You’ll coordinate cross-functional teams, plan requirements, manage schedules, identify risks, and communicate across offices and time zones.

You will drive global S&OP, partner with manufacturers, align with product management, hardware engineering, and logistics, and scale planning processes with strong analytics and inventory optimization. Competitive compensation and equity accompany the role.