Director, Technical Program Management, Supply Chain Planning, Machines
About The Position
Cloud Supply Chain Operations (CSCO) provides Alphabet a competitive advantage by delivering capacity at extraordinary speed, scale, and efficiency. We plan and introduce new products, source, build, deliver, and return. We are responsible for Supply Chain Planning, Global Commodity Management, Global Manufacturing, New Product Introduction, Product Lifecycle Management, Global Logistics, Program Management, Supply Chain Responsibility, and Supply Chain BizOps. As the Director of Supply Chain Planning (SCP) for Machines, you will lead the global planning and orchestration for all platforms across AI and Infrastructure (AI2’s) global data center network. You will define and execute the supply chain planning strategy for machines and balance demand and supply by partnering with the Product Areas, Finance, Engineering, Sourcing, and Manufacturing teams. You will ensure timely delivery and optimal resource utilization, directly supporting the unprecedented growth and unwavering reliability of our data centers. Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 15 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, with a focus on Demand Planning, Material Planning, or Production Planning in a high-tech or environment.
- 10 years of experience with supply chain planning software (e.g., Kinaxis, SAP IBP, Anaplan) and data analysis tools.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or Operations Research.
- Experience integrating machine learning (ML) or Artificial Intelligence (AI) into planning processes to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Experience with hyperscale cloud infrastructure and data center planning.
Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end supply chain planning for AI2’s hardware portfolio.
- Translate demand forecasts into executable supply strategies by partnering directly with Manufacturing and Commodity Management teams.
- Architect and orchestrate critical planning processes, including Consensus Demand Planning (CDP) and the Response to Forecast (R2F) across all product areas.
- Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) Material Planning, ensuring a successful, high-volume ramp-up from Production Verification Test (PVT) to General Availability (GA).
- Develop frameworks for scenario planning, enabling rapid, data-driven responses to supply shocks and demand upsides.
- Lead the integration of AI/ML, digital twins, and advanced analytics to build an excellent, constraint based planning ecosystem.
- Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing global team of supply chain planners and program managers, cultivating a culture of technical excellence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
