This is an incredible opportunity to be a supply chain leader in the exciting areas of Xbox, Surface, and Microsoft products of the future! This is truly a unique position that works in the middle of the action for developing/delivering innovative products for Microsoft.
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The candidate will play a key role in driving the development and execution of supply chain strategies for some of Microsoft’s most innovative products. This is a unique leadership role in the operations group that manages all end-to-end supply chain performance and sets the supply chain strategy for a particular line of business. The role has a high level of visibility and direct interaction strategically and tactically with executive levels in the organization. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in supply chain/operations disciplines and strategies. This person will also require program management skills, communication skills, and the ability to interact with everyone from NPI Program Managers to Manufacturing & Sourcing engineers to Executives.
This position gets involved early in the development cycle of new products to define the supply chain strategy and establish the operations plan for the organization. The person then coordinates across functions to develop any supply chain infrastructure improvements that are needed to support the strategy and plan. Over the course of the product and business lifecycle, this leader plays an instrumental role in ensuring the operating plan continues to evolve and meet financial objectives and mitigate ongoing risks. This involves coordination of the Operating Plan across Suppliers, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Logistics, Finance and Sales/Marketing. As required we will also depend on this leader to solve emerging problems through focused problem-solving and process redesign projects across the supply chain. The role is also involved in capacity strategies and ensuring continuity of supply. Of course, this all requires periodic updates and alignment with executives.
This position has no direct reports, but it is considered a strong leadership position in the organization that drives the hardware supply chain team’s engagement for key products.
Key Rhythms Supported and Accountabilities:
• You will lead team meetings across different regions.
• You will define the supply chain strategy for a specific line of business.
• You will track, report, and help resolve all issues blocking the supply chain for launching and sustaining products
• You will set inventory strategies across the supply chain based on business strategies, lifecycle stages, demand changes, etc.
• You must be able to work collaboratively with Sales & Marketing, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Finance, Logistics, and IT
• You will be held accountable for achieving targets for supply chain performance metrics and financial objectives.
• You are a key escalation point for issues regarding supply chain strategy and execution
• You will be counted upon as a versatile Supply Chain Leader capable of solving problems across a number of areas and establishing sustainable business and operating models and processes
Qualifications:
• B.Sc. in Operations/Supply Chain (MBA preferred).
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience (high-tech manufacturing, consumer electronics and supply chain industry)
• Team player with deep cross-group collaboration and project management skills, with experience developing efficient work plans for complex projects involving many groups, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Passionate about opportunities to establish new approach to supply chain network planning
• Willing to make tough/unpopular decisions and “hold their own” with other functions and the ability to influence and embrace cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and within a matrix environment; a self-starter.
• Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial, hands-on spirit.
• Broad and extensive supply chain experience, such as sourcing of raw and semi-finished materials and components, new product introduction, operations planning, factory management outsourcing, and manufacturing partnerships.
• Superior understanding and strategic perspective of supply chain processes and strategy.
• Experience in supply management that includes material management, procurement, manufacturing processes, quality processes, and logistics.
• Experience integrating sourcing, planning, manufacturing and logistics milestones and processes into total product life cycle.
• Knowledge of business systems and information technology for managing complex supply chain organizations.
• Exceptional leadership, particularly in complex, international, and cross-functional teams worldwide.
• Advanced conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communications (verbal and written) skills
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