Xbox Games Supply Strategist

Microsoft•Redmond, WA

1d•$97,600 - $188,400

About The Position

Microsoft is seeking a motivated leader to join the Xbox Supply Chain team and drive end-to-end supply chain strategy and performance in support of financial and category targets for Xbox Games. The role coordinates launches of physical Xbox games across platforms and leads the development and execution of global supply-positioning strategies throughout the product lifecycle. It ensures inventory is positioned to meet working capital, cost, and service goals and oversees sales and channel execution for Xbox games. The strategist works closely with Product Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain groups to establish and manage supply and sales plans of record. The role focuses on improving business profitability through predictable, reliable, and low-cost supply chain planning and execution. It requires strong analytical and supply chain capabilities, a record of improving business performance, and the ability to achieve cross-functional alignment and influence outcomes in a matrixed organization. Microsoft describes its mission as empowering every person and organization to achieve more. Its culture emphasizes a growth mindset, innovation, collaboration, respect, integrity, accountability, and inclusion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Operations, Finance, or a related field, plus 6 or more years of experience in data science/analytics, engineering, industrial engineering, supply chain, operations, or project management in a supply chain or operations field; or equivalent experience.
Ability to think strategically and execute tactically with a hands-on approach.
Advanced conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Experience leading complex cross-functional projects and a demonstrated ability to meet challenging organizational objectives.
Ability to partner with senior-level stakeholders to design and implement programs and solutions.
Knowledge of business systems and information technology used to manage supply chains.
Good business judgment, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to resolve conflicts diplomatically.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field, plus 4 or more years of experience in data science/analytics, engineering, industrial engineering, supply chain, operations, or project management in a supply chain or operations field; or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate with Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, and New Product Introductions stakeholders to align the overall Sales and Operations Plan and financial plans.
Coordinate with stakeholder groups, synthesize their needs while considering demands and constraints, and drive cross-team actions aligned with business objectives.
Contribute to the long-range integrated operating product plan as needed.
Facilitate GM-level Sales and Operations meetings with relevant groups, present analyses, share information, communicate group needs, and drive cross-functional decisions.
Help address stakeholder requests, issues, and escalations during the alignment process; follow up on action items and conduct additional analyses as necessary.
Gather analyses, reports, and process knowledge to create synthesized operational plans as directed by senior leadership.
Provide insights for product or service phase-in and phase-out by orchestrating ramp-up and ramp-down procedures.
Use supply and demand analyses to help stakeholders address fulfillment gaps under senior leadership guidance.
Identify potential margin improvements to the Integrated Business Plan (IBP) process and advise senior leadership on implementation.
Notify senior leaders of potential IBP efficiency improvements and ways to incorporate customer needs, under advisement.
Coordinate launches of physical Xbox games across platforms.
Develop and oversee execution of global supply-positioning strategies throughout the product lifecycle.
Ensure inventory positioning supports working capital, cost, and service goals.
Oversee sales and channel execution for Xbox games.