Supply Chain Strategy & Planning Manager

Cisco

Supply Chain Strategy Manager responsible for optimizing global supply chain initiatives. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing AI tools for effective strategy execution.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeSan Jose • California, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $149,300 - $208,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain optimization, leveraging generative AI tools to enhance productivity and develop actionable strategies. Proficient in data analysis and visualization, with strong communication skills to present complex information effectively.

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Supply Chain Consulting ExperienceGenerative AI ApplicationData Analysis and VisualizationProject and Change ManagementStrong Storytelling Skills

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain OptimizationData AnalyticsCost AnalysisBenchmarkingModel Development

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCollaborationAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

ExcelGoogle SheetsPowerPointWordTableauPower BI

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain StrategyCross-Functional CollaborationInventory OptimizationResilience Scenario PlanningSourcing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct extensive research and coordinate with cross-functional teams to collect business-critical data
Collaborate with product teams and other supply chain functions to translate business requirements into actionable strategies
Identify, evaluate, and recommend supply chain optimization opportunities
Implement discrete work packages within broader workstreams (e.g., cost to serve, resilience scenario planning, supplier risk, inventory optimization)
Develop executive-ready materials that translate complex analysis into crisp narratives
Support the annual and multi-year supply chain strategy cycle
Leverage generative AI tools as a core partner in the workflow
Build models and dashboards for initiative sizing (benefit, cost, risk), and portfolio health
Conduct competitive and peer benchmarking

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Industrial/Systems Engineering, Data Analytics, Finance/Economics, or related field
5+ years of experience in supply-chain consulting, corporate strategy/operations, or analytics
Consulting experience (external management consulting or internal consulting/strategy) required
Ability to apply generative AI to improve productivity and enhance team’s capabilities
Strong analytical toolkit: Excel/Google Sheets, PowerPoint, and Word; familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI)
Clear, concise communicator with strong storytelling through slides (PowerPoint/Google Slides)
Exposure to one or more supply chain domains (planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics) is a plus
Effective project and change management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
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 determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
flexible vacation time off program for exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer