About the job

• Role OverviewWe are looking for an experienced Unified Planner with strong expertise across demand planning, supply planning, forecasting, materials, and inventory management. The role will focus on end-to-end supply chain planning for server racks, network hardware, DC construction, Compute & Storage, and AI infrastructure deployments.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and manage mid- to long-term demand forecasts and supply plans.
• Partner with Sourcing, Engineering, Finance, Commodity Planning, and external suppliers to align demand and supply.
• Model production capacity, material constraints, supply alternatives, and allocation scenarios.
• Build advanced forecasting, what-if, and predictive planning models.
• Optimize inventory, safety stock, excess & obsolescence, and overall supply chain costs.
• Support IBP / S&OP processes and drive planning alignment across functions.
• Develop clear-to-build (CTB) tools, KPIs, dashboards, and automated reporting.
• Leverage planning platforms such as Oracle, SAP, o9, Kinaxis, or internally developed planning systems.
• Collaborate with Network Engineering teams to develop technical forecasting models and evaluate demand trade-offs.
• Communicate demand outlooks, supply commitments, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Work with global teams, including Asia-based partners, on capacity and supply planning.
• Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7–10+ years of blended demand, supply, materials, or inventory planning experience.
• Strong experience with forecasting, demand sensing, predictive analytics, and supply planning.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, o9, Kinaxis, or similar ERP/planning platforms.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Google Sheets, SQL, Python, VBA, or Apps Script.
• Experience with Tableau, Google Data Studio, or similar data visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of IBP / S&OP processes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.
• Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree or MBA in Supply Chain or a related field.
• 10+ years of comprehensive supply chain experience.
• Experience within hyperscale technology / cloud infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of network hardware architecture and technologies.
• Experience with solver-based demand analytics and forecasting systems.
• Experience with statistical/stochastic forecasting, including Monte Carlo modeling.
• Knowledge of Master Data and Planning BOM management.
• Strong bias for action and ability to communicate complex supply chain problems and solutions.