Sr. Supply Chain Operations Manager

Zscaler•San Jose, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise, we are constantly pushing the envelope, leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications in any location. Here, impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say, impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas, faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this, we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, and accountability. We value high-impact, high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age, we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity. We are looking for a Sr. Supply Chain Operations Manager to join our Cloud Ops team. This is a Hybrid role based onsite in San Jose three days a week, reporting to the Senior Director, ZTE Supply Chain and Logistics. We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Operations Manager to join our fast-paced, dynamic global data center team. You will be responsible for supplier selection and relationship management across various categories, including integrators, VARs, and OEMs, while overseeing and managing inventory at both supplier and data center locations across global regions.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

A history of flawless operational execution in high-growth, fast-paced environments
Advanced influencing skills with a proven ability to drive results across organizational boundaries
High degree of technical savvy regarding supply chain systems and data center infrastructure

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