Global Supply Manager - Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft's Cloud business is expanding, and the Cloud Supply Chain (CSCP) organization is responsible for enabling the infrastructure underlying this growth including AI! CSCP's vision is to empower customers to achieve more by delivering Cloud Capacity Differentiated at Scale. Our mission is to deliver capacity for all cloud services predictably through intelligent systems driven by continuous learning and a world class organization. The CSCP Organization is responsible for traditional supply chain functions such as Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, but also manages supportability (spares), decommissioning and disposition of Data center assets worldwide. We deliver the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Skype, OneDrive and the Microsoft Azure platform for external customers. Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 datacenters supporting services for more than 1 billion customers in over 90 countries worldwide. We are looking for a Global Supply Manager for our CS4's Supply Operations team who will responsible for creating the Supply Plan of Record for several of our long- lead component suppliers in the Storage Accelerators and custom semiconductor space. This role will contribute to defining key processes and systems requirements, including managing day-to-day interactions with suppliers, providing forecast and capturing supply capability information. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively?impact?our culture every day. **Responsibilities** + Work with internal teams to drive 3PL and system integrator alignment to supply storage accelerators and custom semiconductors to meet production targets. + Meet regularly with assigned suppliers to review forecasts, capture supply commitments, and publish updates internally. Engage across multiple groups within Microsoft to assure supply salience and mitigate risk/ E&O. + Review all POs placed by MSFT System Integrators to assure compliance and supportability against our 3PL inventory positioning. + Manage metrics including days of supply, E&O, shortages within lead time and inventory exposure at each supplier to improve performance. + Work with Supply Chain and Capacity Planning teams on the timing and availability of product transitions to plan for platform end of life (minimizing E&O inventory) and ramp of new platforms. + Define inventory buffer targets and strategies in conjunction with Component Planning based on historical usage and forecast and define financial risk/liability associated with said buffers. + Perform scenario analysis to understand impact of component shortages and demand upside/downside on Supply Plan of Record. + Driving actions to ensure reliable supply of raw materials for our system integration partners. + Management of materials at our 3PL stocking locations. + Aggressive inventory turns while maintaining supply targets. + Embody our culture (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/culture) and values. (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) **Qualifications** **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics, or related field AND 3+ years supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing, or related experience + OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics, or related field AND 1+ year(s) supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing, or related experience + OR equivalent experience. **Other Requirements** + Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: Microsoft Cloud Background Check: + This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter. **Preferred/Additional Qualifications:** + Master's degree in business, supply chain, operations management or engineering. + Experience managing inventory and material movement through a 3rd party logistics provider. + Direct experience in electronics assembly and server industry. + Capable of performing complex data analysis to identify problems or opportunities to improve supply chain performance. + Solid knowledge of electronics manufacturing processes and logistics. + Proven track record of delivering change, process improvement, and lean manufacturing solutions. + Experience with MRP/ERP systems, including material planning specific software such as Rapid Response by Kinaxis. + Expert level in MS Excel and other MS Office applications. + Able to think and plan strategically and execute tasks with attention to detail. + Ability to work under continual deadline constraints Supply Planning IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $94,600 - $183,800 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $122,000 - $200,500 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay Microsoft will accept applications for the role until October 22, 2024. \#cscpjobs \#ahsi #SHPE24MSFT #cscp Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .