Global Supply Chain Ops Leader — AI-Driven & Inventory

Zscaler; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Vacation & sick time

Parental leave

Retirement options

Education reimbursement

In-office perks

Job summary

Zscaler seeks a Sr. Supply Chain Operations Manager to join our Hybrid team (in-office at least 3 days/week). You will drive supplier selection, relationship management, and inventory oversight across global data centers, aligning with the Cloud Ops Team.

The role emphasizes ownership, strategic thinking, and hands-on execution in a fast-growing security data environment. You will lead cost optimization, forecasting cycles, and performance management while collaborating across integrators, VARs,

Qualifications

• Significant hands-on experience managing global supply chain operations.
• Proven track record in strategic supplier management and partnership development.
• Demonstrated expertise in forecasting and planning within complex organizational structures.
• Direct experience in inventory sizing and multi-location inventory management.
• Strong background in driving and measuring supplier performance management.
• Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Drive global supplier relationship management to ensure operational excellence and strategic partnership health.
• Lead sourcing initiatives across critical categories including integrators, VARs, and OEMs.
• Execute cost optimization strategies to maximize value and efficiency across the supply chain.
• Manage comprehensive planning and forecasting cycles to support global data center demands.
• Provide rigorous inventory oversight at supplier and data center locations to ensure global availability.

Skills

Global supply chain

Forecasting and planning

Inventory management

Supplier relationship management

Data-driven decision making

AI tools integration

Job description

Zscaler seeks a Sr. Supply Chain Operations Manager to join our Hybrid team (in-office at least 3 days/week). You will drive supplier selection, relationship management, and inventory oversight across global data centers, aligning with the Cloud Ops Team.

The role emphasizes ownership, strategic thinking, and hands-on execution in a fast-growing security data environment. You will lead cost optimization, forecasting cycles, and performance management while collaborating across integrators, VARs,