Microsoft

Senior Supply Chain Strategist

Microsoft • $97K — $188K *
Redmond, WA 98052In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Operations, Finance, or related field; 6+ years in data science/analytics, engineering, supply chain, operations, or project management.
  • Experience in high-tech manufacturing or consumer electronics preferred.
  • Broad supply chain experience, including new product introduction and demand management.
  • Ability to think strategically, execute tactically, and work hands-on.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and achieving organizational objectives.
  • Strong business judgment and effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Own supply commitment to ensure product availability across the right geo, segment, and channel.
  • Oversee end-to-end inventory management for both forward and reverse supply chains.
  • Develop supply fulfillment strategies aligning with Sales and Operational Planning (S&OP).
  • Partner with Finance to monitor and enhance product P&L performance.
  • Manage component and finished goods liability and drive depletion actions for Excess and Obsolete reserves.
  • Drive policy decisions supporting line-of-business goals in a standardized manner.
  • Monitor line-of-business metrics at global and regional levels to identify opportunities and risks.

Benefits

  • Healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • Employee stock purchase plan.
  • Career development opportunities and training initiatives.
Full Job Description
Overview

As a Senior Supply Chain Strategist, you will develop and execute global supply positioning strategies across the product lifecycle, ensuring inventory is placed to meet working capital, cost, and service objectives. You will partner closely with Product Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to establish and manage the supply plan of record. In this dynamic role, you will help strengthen supply chain performance by improving predictability, reliability, and cost efficiency across the end-to-end supply network.

The ideal candidate will bring solid analytical skills, deep supply chain expertise, and a proven ability to improve business performance by driving cross-functional alignment and influencing effectively in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities
  • Own the supply commitment, or plan of record, to ensure the right product or SKU is available in the right geo, segment, and channel at the right time, cost, and lifecycle stage.
  • Own end-to-end inventory across the forward and reverse supply chain, ensuring visibility and action plans are in place to support Microsoft inventory investment decisions.
  • Develop and execute supply fulfillment strategies to deliver the approved Sales and Operational Planning (S&OP) while balancing cost, service, and P&L objectives.
  • Partner with Finance to monitor product P&L performance and identify the right levers to improve profitability.
  • Manage component and finished goods liability, provide final inputs to Finance for Excess and Obsolete (E&O) reserves, and drive depletion actions.
  • Drive policy decisions and execution plans that support line-of-business goals in a scalable, standardized, and low-touch manner.
  • Manage and monitor line-of-business metrics at the global and regional levels, identifying opportunities and risks and driving corrective actions.
  • Establish the structure, rhythms, and processes needed to manage operational activities and critical dependencies required to meet supply commitments and achieve business targets.


Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Operations, Finance, or related field AND 6+ years experience in data science/analytics, engineering, industrial engineering, supply chain, operations, or project management with a supply chain or operations field.
    • OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Relevant experience, preferably in high-tech manufacturing, consumer electronics, or supply chain.
  • Broad supply chain experience across areas such as new product introduction, supply planning, demand management and forecasting, and channel operations.
  • Ability to think strategically, execute tactically, and operate with a hands-on mindset.
  • Advanced conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience leading complex cross-functional projects and delivering challenging organizational objectives.
  • Ability to partner with senior stakeholders to design and implement programs and solutions.
  • Knowledge of business systems and information technology used to manage supply chain operations.
  • Sound business judgment, solid communication skills, and the ability to resolve conflict diplomatically.


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Integrated Business Planning IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97,600 - $188,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $125,000 - $206,400 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.

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Microsoft is an American multinational corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services. Microsoft’s devices and consumer (D&C) licensing segment licenses the Windows operating system and related software, Microsoft Office for consumers, and the Windows Phone operating system. The company’s computing and gaming hardware segment provides Xbox gaming and entertainment consoles and accessories, second-party and third-party video games, and Xbox Live subscriptions; surface devices and accessories; and Microsoft PC accessories. Its phone hardware segment offers Lumia smartphones and other non-Lumia phones. Its D&C segment provides Windows Store, Xbox Live transactions, and Windows phone store; search advertising; display advertising; Office 365 Home and Office 365 Personal; first-party video games; and other consumer products and services as well as operating retail stores. Microsoft’s commercial licensing segments license server products, including Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Studio, System Center, and related Client Access Licenses (CALs); Windows Embedded; Windows operating system; Microsoft Office for business, including Office, Exchange, SharePoint, Lync, and related CALs; Microsoft Dynamics business solutions; and Skype. Its commercial segment offers enterprise services, including premier support services and Microsoft consulting services; commercial cloud comprising Office 365 Commercial, other Microsoft Office online offerings, Dynamics CRM Online, and Microsoft Azure; and other commercial products and online services. The company markets and distributes its products through original equipment manufacturers, distributors, and resellers, as well as online.

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Size
181,000 employees
Market Cap
$1,762.4 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$51.3 billion
Founded
1975
5 Year Trend
+15.5%
Revenue
$153.2 billion
NASDAQ
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