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Microsoft, headquartered in Redmond, Washington, is seeking a Sr. Manager for Production Planning within its expansive Global Supply Chain network. This role is integral in connecting various internal and external stakeholders to ensure a seamless alignment of business processes. The successful candidate will coordinate closely with partners in areas such as Execution and the Category team, in addition to liaising with external EPC stakeholders.
The responsibilities of this role are diverse and central to the successful operation of Microsoft's supply chain. Key duties include serving as the primary contact for production planning and actively supporting team initiatives. These initiatives may include developing data visualization efforts, embracing digital transformation technology and tools, promoting organizational partnerships, and facilitating change management initiatives. Effective communication is crucial, as the role requires using status reports, executive business reviews, and storytelling techniques to deliver data findings and explore improvement opportunities to stakeholders.
Another critical responsibility is collaborating with organizational partners to build reliable equipment production plans that meet customer demand through timely datacenter delivery. Moreover, the Sr. Manager must scrutinize new supply scenarios to identify potential risks or incidents and their subsequent mitigation strategies. Analyzing supplier feedback, monitoring key performance indicators, and identifying ways to enhance the customer experience, boost return on investment, and uncover new opportunities are also pivotal elements of the role. Additionally, the candidate is expected to embody and promote Microsoft's culture and values throughout their work.
Microsoft requires a candidate with at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Operations, Finance, or a related field, alongside 8+ years of experience in Data Science/Analytics, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or Project Management within a Supply Chain or Operations domain. Equivalent experience is also considered acceptable.
There are specific security screening requirements for this role. The position demands the ability to satisfy Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements, which includes passing the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.
Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in the fields mentioned above with over 12 years of experience or a Master’s Degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience. Equivalent expertise is also acknowledged.
The company indicates that the typical base pay range for this position across the U.S. is between USD $115,000 and $200,300 per year. However, different compensation ranges apply to specific locations, such as the San Francisco Bay area and the New York City metropolitan area, where the base pay is elevated to between USD $146,200 and $219,200 annually.
Microsoft outlined a deadline for applications until October 24, 2024. Aspiring candidates can access further details and submit their applications through the provided link: Apply for Sr. Manager Production Planning.
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