Supply Chain Planning

• Overview Microsoft’s Cloud business is expanding
• the Cloud Supply Chain (CSCP) organization is responsible for enabling the hardware infrastructure underlying this growth including AI! CSCP’s vision is to empower customers to achieve more by delivering Cloud and AI capabilities at scale. Our mission is to deliver the world's computer with an industry-leading supply chain. The CSCP organization is responsible for traditional supply chain functions such as plan, source, make, deliver, but also manages supportability (spares), sustainability
• decommissioning of datacenter assets worldwide. We deliver the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, OneDrive and the Microsoft Azure platform for external customers. Our infrastructure is supported by more than 300 datacenters around the world that enable services for more than 1 billion customers in over 90 countries. The Cloud Sourcing, Spares, Security and Sustainability (CS4) organization within CSCP manages sourcing, strategy
• suppliers to provide cost, flexibility
• supply advantages that enable our org to become a world-class supply chain. Well-defined and executed sourcing and supply chain management ensures reliable, on-time performance and optimized cost, prevents urgent and unplanned investments
• provides accurate and timely information across the supply base and internally across the infrastructure organization. Our focus is on smart growth, high efficiency
• delivering a trusted experience to customers and partners worldwide. 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
• collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity
• accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. #CSCP #CSCPJobs Responsibilities Own supply planning for assigned commodities, including supplier forecast reviews, supply commitments
• internal communication of supply status and supportability. Partner with suppliers, system integrators
• internal stakeholders to ensure purchase orders align with supply plans, inventory strategy
• operational requirements. Manage key supply metrics such as inventory health, days of supply, shortages, excess and obsolete inventory
• supplier exposure to drive performance improvements. Lead cross-functional planning for product transitions, including end-of-life management, new platform ramp readiness
• risk mitigation. Define and optimize inventory buffer strategies based on forecast, demand patterns
• business risk. Conduct scenario planning to assess the impact of supply constraints, demand changes
• other risks to the supply plan. Oversee component flow across build stages, regions
• manufacturing or hub locations to ensure continuity of supply. Drive program management across supply chain initiatives by identifying process improvements, coordinating cross-functional execution
• improving planning tools and processes. Qualifications Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics
• related field AND 3+ years supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing
• related experience OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics
• related field AND 1+ year(s) supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing
• 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 Qualifications

• Technology Industry Supply chain and planning background Supply Planning IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97,600.00 - $188,400.00 per year.
• There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area
• the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $125,000.00 - $206,400.00 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 This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
• Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer.
• 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
• any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.
• If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.