Strategic Supply & Demand Planning Leader

Oracle Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Oracle Corporation is seeking a Principal-level Supply/Demand Planner to drive end-to-end planning for assigned products, partnering with Sourcing, Demand Management, Finance, and suppliers to build resilient supply plans, optimize inventory strategies, and resolve imbalances quickly.

This highly visible, self-directed role requires leadership across functions, clear communication with senior leadership, and continuous improvement of planning processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, or similar (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of experience in Supply/Demand Planning, Sourcing, or broader supply chain leadership (preferably in a related industry).
• Demonstrated experience communicating progress, risks, and recommendations to cross-functional and senior leadership audiences.
• Expert-level Excel skills (advanced modeling, pivots, forecasting/scenario analysis).

Responsibilities

• Develop and own supply plans in partnership with Sourcing Management, Demand Management, and suppliers to meet customer and business commitments.
• Create inventory strategies (targets, buffers, risk mitigation approaches) that balance service levels, cost, and working capital.
• Identify and resolve supply-demand gaps and lead cross-functional teams to drive corrective actions that protect revenue and margin.
• Assess forward-looking revenue capability and supply risk, providing clear insights and scenarios to senior leadership for decision-making.
• Coordinate supply allocations when required, partnering with internal teams and suppliers to optimize outcomes and ensure fair, transparent execution.
• Present business results and recommendations to stakeholders across Supply Chain, Finance, and business units—translating complex analysis into actionable plans.
• Improve planning processes and systems by contributing to the design, development, and evaluation of new tools, metrics, and operating rhythms.
• Mentor and guide junior planners, providing direction, specialist knowledge, and training; support senior planners and management on ad-hoc initiatives.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across Oracle lines of business and external suppliers, influencing without authority to drive alignment and results.

Skills

Planning analytics

Excel expertise

Commodity planning

Memory storage

Electronics planning

Cross-functional influence

Stakeholder comms

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Oracle Corporation is seeking a Principal-level Supply/Demand Planner to drive end-to-end planning for assigned products, partnering with Sourcing, Demand Management, Finance, and suppliers to build resilient supply plans, optimize inventory strategies, and resolve imbalances quickly.

This highly visible, self-directed role requires leadership across functions, clear communication with senior leadership, and continuous improvement of planning processes in a fast-paced environment.