Sr. Supply Chain Program Manager at Microsoft

Redmond, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

188400.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supply Planning, Program Management, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Scenario Modeling, Risk Analysis, Inventory Planning, Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Influence, Master Data Management, Supply Chain Analytics, S&OP, Material Requirement Planning, Continuous Improvement, Reporting

Industry

Software Development

Description

Overview Microsoft’s Cloud business is expanding, and the Cloud Supply Chain (CSCP) organization is responsible for enabling the hardware infrastructure underlying this growth including AI! CSCP’s vision is to empower customers to achieve more by delivering Cloud and AI capabilities at scale. Our mission is to deliver the world's computer with an industry-leading supply chain. The CSCP organization is responsible for traditional supply chain functions such as plan, source, make, deliver, but also manages supportability (spares), sustainability, and decommissioning of datacenter assets worldwide. We deliver the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, OneDrive and the Microsoft Azure platform for external customers. Our infrastructure is supported by more than 300 datacenters around the world that enable services for more than 1 billion customers in over 90 countries. Microsoft Cloud Planning (MCP) is the central planning function within CSCP focused on forecasting, demand planning, and supply planning for all Microsoft Cloud services and associated hardware, directly impacting the success of Microsoft's cloud business. Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Responsibilities Supply Planning & Execution Develop, publish, and maintain the Supply Plan of Record (SPOR) across short‑term and long‑term planning horizons. Execute supply smoothing to balance capacity, demand variability, and service level requirements. Validate and maintain planning parameters to ensure accurate and effective supply planning output. Maintain high‑quality master data required for execution of the supply planning process. Scenario & Risk Analysis Conduct scenario modeling to understand impacts of demand shifts, component constraints, supply disruptions, or portfolio changes. Recommend and implement mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity and operational flexibility. Inventory Planning & Optimization Set and maintain inventory and buffer targets aligned to supportability, financial guidelines, and service-level objectives. Monitor inventory health across all supply nodes, identifying risks related to aging, excess, or obsolescence (E&O). Drive cross‑functional actions that reduce E&O exposure and improve inventory efficiency. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Planning, Sourcing, Engineering, Operations, IBP, and Finance to ensure alignment on supply strategies, constraints, and mitigation actions. Contribute to development of multi‑sourcing strategies, material substitution approaches, and supply continuity plans. Process, Tools & Continuous Improvement Identify process and system gaps; propose and implement solutions that enhance planning efficiency, standardization, and controls. Support process documentation and improvements aligned with operational excellence and audit requirements. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to elevate planning accuracy, agility, and governance. Data, Reporting & Metrics Extract, consolidate, and analyze supply chain data to produce actionable insights and operational reporting. Provide metrics on supply plan accuracy, forecast volatility, and execution performance. Ensure data integrity and completeness to support decision‑making and compliance. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics, or related field AND 3+ years supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing, Sales & Operations Planning, material requirement planning systems and tools or related experience OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics, or related field AND 1+ year(s) supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing, Sales & Operations Planning, material requirement planning systems and tools or related experience OR equivalent experience. Other 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. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field. Cloud/Hyperscale or high‑tech supply chain experience. Proven business acumen with the ability to think and plan strategically. Excellent executive communication skills, including the ability to distill complex concepts and present insights clearly to senior leadership. Proven critical thinking skills and the ability to drive clarity in ambiguous situations. Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and lead process improvements in a matrixed environment. Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment. #CSCP #CSCPJobs Supply Planning IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $96,500 - $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 $123,500 - $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. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.

Responsibilities

The role involves developing and maintaining the Supply Plan of Record (SPOR), executing supply smoothing, and conducting scenario modeling to manage capacity, demand variability, and supply disruptions. Responsibilities also include setting inventory targets, monitoring inventory health, and driving cross-functional alignment on supply strategies.