Supply Planning
Microsoft
Supply Planning
Redmond, Washington, United States
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Overview
Microsoft Cloud Planning (MCP) is the central planning function within CSCP focused on forecasting, demand planning, and supply planning for all Microsoft Cloud services and associated hardware, directly impacting the success of Microsoft's cloud business.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
We are looking for a Supply Planning to join the team.
Qualifications
Required Qualification:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics, or related field AND 7+ years supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing, or related experience
- OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics, or related field AND 3+ years supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing, or related experience
- OR equivalent experience.
- 3+ years supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing, or related experience
Other Requirements
- Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Preferred Qualifications:
- Cloud Component planning and/or sourcing experience within a tech environment
- Analytical skills and knowledge in root cause analysis/problem solving and the ability to implement and drive corrective actions and efficiencies in a matrix environment
- Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field
- Communication skills and the ability to effectively manage key stakeholders, resolve problems and seek practical solutions.
- Proficiency in Enterprise Planning systems (such as SAP, Oracle, E2Open, etc.) and business intelligence engines (SQL, Power BI, Power Pivot, Tableau, etc.) are highly desired for this role.
- A proven track record of growth and increasing responsibility, specifically in acquiring scope/leading areas in supply chain and capacity planning.
- Understanding of S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process and/or inventory management
- Experience in Supply Chain Master Data management and governance
These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following specialized security screenings:
- Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter
Supply Planning IC5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $116,900 - $203,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $148,400 - $222,600 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until September 7, 2025.
Responsibilities
- Own systematic process for creating, maintaining, tracking and reporting Supply plan by explosion of demand at component level
- Perform rough-cut component level plan (in conjunction with Server, Network) and supply smoothing to define the Supply Plan of Record and translate into long-term (1-2 year) supply plans for suppliers
- Provide clear reporting insights and analytics on supply plan accuracy and volatility as well as execution to the Supply Plan of Record; work with Demand Planning, Operations and Engineering teams to identify root cause and implement solutions to mitigate issues
- Design, optimize and present supply planning metrics by collaborating with stakeholders within the organization (including supportability, inventory, forecast attainment, and SLA governance)
- Collaborate with planning and sourcing team on multi-sourcing and substitution strategies
- Design and optimize processes regarding overall Supply management and utilization
- Perform scenario analysis to understand impact of component shortages, demand upside/downside, etc. to Supply Plan of Record
- Maintain, validate and analyze master data and planning parameter integrity by collaborating with related teams within CSCP
- Drive key requirements and collateral for the design, development and implementation of SAP-IBP implementation, including MRP netting logic for end-end supply planning functions to address scale and complexity.
- Lead simplification of process and systems for Capex dependency in S&OP for SAP implementation
- Work with Supply Chain and Demand Planning teams on the timing and availability of product transitions in order to plan for platform end of life (minimizing E&O inventory) and ramp of new platforms
- Partner with systems engineering teams to improve current systems and capabilities in the interim for efficiency and simplicity
- Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with Server, Network Demand planning, Finance and Systems Engineering teams