Supply Planning Manager

Cisco•Austin, TX

About The Position

As a Global Component Planner for Memory commodities, you will be responsible for end-to-end supply planning to ensure Cisco meets its global revenue targets. You will serve as a strategic lead, working cross-functionally with Supply Chain Operations, Finance, and Business Units to drive collaborative planning, mitigate supply risks, and navigate complex technology lifecycles.

Requirements

7+ years’ experience with Materials Management, Supplier Relationship Management and/or Supply/Demand Planning
Experience and knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures
Experience with data analysis, data analytics and data modeling

Responsibilities

Design and implement end-to-end global supply plans for Memory and related sub-commodities, including integrated co-planning initiatives with key suppliers.
Partner with global hub operations to optimize inbound fulfillment modes.
Own the inventory decision-making process, ensuring all actions align with Cisco’s "Weeks of Supply" (WOS) strategy and financial goals.
Proactively identify and resolve component shortages through agile communication and rapid problem-solving with regional partners and global suppliers.
Apply advanced analytical and collaborative techniques to manage and mitigate Excess & Obsolescence (E&O) risks while maximizing total revenue potential.
Cultivate strong partnerships with Global Supplier Management (SuCM) and external vendors to ensure commodity-specific strategies are aligned with Cisco’s business requirements.
Lead the commodity supply response to volatile industry transitions.
Coordinate closely with Engineering, Hubs, and Suppliers to manage qualifications and ensure successful New Product Introduction (NPI) ramp-ups.
Drive alignment across extended partner teams—including Finance and Business Units—to ensure a synchronized approach to component planning and supply chain resilience.