The Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) organization is seeking a leader for our Supply Plan Optimization function. This role is responsible for the optimization of executable DC Supply plans to support our rapidly scaling global data center infrastructure supply, which supports the full spectrum of Microsoft products and services including Azure, Office365, Exchange, xBox, and many more. Supply Plan Optimization sits at the nexus of multiple teams which come together to deliver data center supply starting with the demand signal and ending with physical data center infrastructure in production ready state. 

  

This critically important role will be responsible for developing capacity plans that balance cost, lead time, and risk in accordance with supply chain management best practices. In addition, this role will be responsible for identifying supply plan constraints and coordinating across engineering, operations, and finance teams to evaluate and recommend potential solutions. The solutions developed by the individual in this role will be delivered to executives through a high-tempo rhythm of business that demands the ability to develop robust analysis and documentation, communicate crisply, and drive changes on short intervals. Moreover, the individual in this role will own the roadmap for process and software tool development to generate systematic reporting and execution rhythms

  

The role requires deep expertise in Data Center strategy, total cost to serve, statistical inventory management methods, advanced planning systems and methodologies, and IT infrastructure concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supply Plan Optimization for multiple regions, including both new region launch and existing region expansion
• Identify, evaluate, and implement data center supply planning improvements drawing on statistical methods, supply chain management principles,S&OP best practices, and emerging software technology capabilities including ML/AI. 
• Prepare, present, and discuss data center supply strategy with senior leadership relating to cost, lead time, risk, and technical/operational constraints
• Work across a diverse group of stakeholders to ensure we collaboratively improve, adapt, and adopt our processes and supporting software systems to support rapidly changing business requirements.
• Design processes for regular reporting and execution rhythms.  

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• BS/BA degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred 
• A minimum of 10 years in supply chain management, manufacturing planning and control, or equivalent experience. 
• A minimum of 5 years Data Center industry experience such as data center region strategy, metro-level network design and delivery, critical environment fit-out, or IT infrastructure project management. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and leadership skills to drive projects and build buy-in and support.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing a business-critical function.

Background Check Requirements:

Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role.

These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:   

• Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.

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