Global Supply Manager

NetApp, Inc. • Wichita, KS

3d • $70,550 - $104,500

About The Position

Global Supply Management is a strategic organization responsible for supporting NetApp and customer success through disciplined supply planning and tactical execution. The Global Supply Manager applies supply-planning expertise and enterprise systems to support global material planning and supply pipelines. The role helps assure material availability and schedule fidelity, improve decision speed and visibility, and minimize associated costs. It also develops tools, including AI-enabled analytics, automation, and reporting solutions, ensuring they are accurate, scalable, secure, and aligned with business requirements.

Requirements

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex supply and analytical insights into clear business recommendations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, including the ability to assess data quality, recognize patterns, and convert insights into action.
• Quality orientation and attention to data accuracy, model and report validation, controls, traceability, and continuous improvement.
• Proficiency with MS Office and enterprise planning platforms such as SAP/Oracle or SAP IBP.
• Experience with Tableau or Power BI and practical use of AI.
• General understanding of ERP/MRP and shop floor control systems, supply planning, inventory management, and production scheduling.
• Ability to self-manage, stay motivated, and prioritize activities based on business needs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI solutions to create reports and dashboards and automate repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Apply supply-planning principles and data-driven insights to create, optimize, and communicate strategic supply plans.
• Use enterprise systems, business-intelligence platforms, and AI-enabled tools to manage supply, communicate issues, automate repetitive tasks, and improve planning efficiency and data visibility.
• Develop tools, dashboards, and reports using AI, analytics, and automation to identify supply risks, improve forecast quality, and accelerate decision-making.
• Improve processes through systems-based automation and tools.
• Report on consumption, inventory, forecasts, commitments, and supply performance; use exception-based and predictive insights to identify imbalances and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop reporting and AI automation using appropriate tools, experience, and knowledge.
• Manage multiple projects and prioritize activities according to business needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, which may include health insurance, life insurance, retirement or pension plans, paid time off, leave options, performance-based incentives, employee stock purchase plan, and/or restricted stock units; offerings vary by region and are subject to local laws, regulations, and company policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level