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Cisco Materials Planning Manager in London, United Kingdom
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Cisco seeks a Materials Planning Manager. The ideal candidate will become part of an established team of world-class supply chain professionals who manage inventory investments to support our customer’s needs and exceed delivery expectations. This position is critical to the success of Cisco’s customer experience and profitability.
What You Will Do
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Services & Logistics Global Supply Planning Team. This is an Individual Contributor role, responsible for timely sourcing, replenishment, and balancing adequate levels of inventory within our Services Supply Chain to support customer needs, within budget.
Your Responsibilities will include:
Maintain optimal levels of stock to meet customer demand & business requirements throughout the life cycle of each product utilizing demand planning software.
Source & deploy additional products to replenish stock in a timely manner.
Proactively identify potential shortages and expedite orders to mitigate risk.
Perform Root Cause Analysis.
Maintain excellent levels of customer delivery.
Handle partner concerns.
Provide solutions to complex supply chain issues.
Continually improve business outcomes.
Adhere to budget targets.
Effectively collaborate with customers, globally.
Participate in Projects & Initiatives as required.
Who You’ll Work With
You will work very closely with Services Supply Chain partners.
You will report to the Supply Planning Manager (EMEA)
Who You Are
You are an expert in the field of demand planning.
You are passionate, diligent, and attentive to detail.
You possess exceptional analytical & problem-solving capabilities.
You work well with others and can communicate effectively in a cross-functional, fast-paced work environment across multiple geographies and cultures.
Desired Skills
Demand Planning experience using planning software within a Services environment. Candidates would ideally have proven experience using PTC Servigistics Planning software, but not essential.
3+ years of Service Supply Chain experience within a multi-national company (IT industry preferred)
BS / MS degree or equivalent
Business Level English
Why Cisco
At Cisco, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference.
Yes, our technology changes the way the world works, lives, plays, and learns, but our edge comes from our people.
We connect everything - people, processes, data, and things - and we use those connections to change our world for the better.
We innovate everywhere - From launching a new era of networking that adapts, learns, and protects, to building Cisco Services that accelerate businesses and business results. Our technology powers entertainment, retail, healthcare, education, and more - from Hard-working Cities to your everyday devices.
We benefit everyone - We do all of this while aiming for a culture that empowers every person to be the difference, at work and in our communities. Colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.