Senior Supply Chain Planner
Core
Define long-term supply plans for Tier 1-3 suppliers, manage capacity planning, and optimize inventory buffers for server and component supply chains.
Role type
Senior Supply Chain Planner (Hyperscale/Cloud)
Builds
Long-term supply plans, inventory buffer strategies, and supply planning automation roadmaps.
Domain
Cloud/Hyperscale technology supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Rough-cut capacity planning, supply smoothing, demand forecast analysis, scenario analysis, S&OP, ERP systems (SAP), inventory buffer strategy, supply chain automation roadmap development, quantitative & qualitative analysis
Preferred skills
Industry intelligence analysis, market share tracking, financial risk assessment for inventory, cross-functional influence
Technologies
SAP, ERP systems
Responsibilities
Translate supply plans into long-term (1-4 years) plans for Tier 1-3 suppliers; provide reporting insights on demand forecast accuracy and volatility; collaborate on product transition timing and platform end-of-life planning; define inventory buffer targets and strategies; perform scenario analysis for component shortages and demand fluctuations; partner with systems engineering to develop supply planning automation; measure supply planning inputs and drive demand plan accountability.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
