Supply Planning Manager

Cisco • Austin, TX

3d • $108,000 - $136,700

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.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
• paid parental leave
• short and long-term disability coverage
• basic life insurance
• Cisco restricted stock units
• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
• 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
• paid year-end holiday shutdown
• 4 paid days off for personal wellness
• 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year (non-exempt)
• flexible vacation time off program (exempt)
• 80 hours of sick time off
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
• performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed