At Cisco, we know that technology can connect, empower, and drive us. Our mission is to simplify technology so our customers can focus on what's most meaningful to them: their students, patients, customers, and businesses. We're making networking easier, faster, and smarter with technology that simply works.

We are looking for a dynamic leader to join Cisco's ODM center of Excellence team and be at the forefront of supporting Cisco's growth and expansion globally. The ideal candidate is an accomplished leader, demonstrating a clear record of success in building industry-leading teams that can execute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. As the Director of Supply & Manufacturing Operations you will take charge of a crucial function, leading a team dedicated towards excellence in revenue operations, supply chain optimization and expanding manufacturing capabilities globally. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping our ODM manufacturing ecosystem and driving collaboration across external partners.
Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute on strategies to optimize supply chain and manufacturing operations, ensuring alignment with company goals
• Lead and mentor a team of professionals, fostering a business environment that cares deeply, drives accountability and simplifies everything
• Accelerate manufacturing footprint expansion to enhance supply chain flexibility and meeting the dynamic needs of customers
• Design and implement standard processes for inventory management, supply planning, procurement and production management
• Drive initiatives to improve manufacturing processes, reduce lead-times and enhance product quality and reliability
• Drive Automation, Data & AI initiatives across manufacturing and supply chain to enhance real-time visibility throughout end-end supply chain
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless coordination in supporting product life cycle and revenue operations

Who You Are:

• Able to distill complicated ideas into just the right number of words. You are an excellent listener and can pinpoint what compels an audience.
• Able to work between cross-functional teams and encourage team members to build consensus.
• Use data and team member inputs to make decisions on prioritization and resource allocation. You set measures for success and are committed to quantifying impact.
• Able to take an organization-level view and are equally invested in the success of other departments. You invite and act on different points of view.
• Ability to negotiate and establish agreements that align with Cisco's strategic goals
• Someone who invests in your team's development, both technically and career-wise. You take the time to know what inspires and motivates each person.
• Protective of Cisco's talent.
• Excellent communication; able to influence cross-functional team members

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors and/or Masters in Supply Chain, Engineering or related field
• 15+ years of experience in supply chain transformation with increasing responsibility
• 6+ years of experience in team management or leadership
• Strong understanding of data and infrastructure is required to support different supply chain models
• A deep understanding of ODM/JDM/CM supply chain & manufacturing processes in the semiconductor industry
• Interpersonal and project management capabilities with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with shifting priorities and varying deadlines.
• Hands on experience with production line issues and solutions.
• Experience with digital/cloud transformation in manufacturing and proficient with analysis of manufacturing data.
• Able to travel up to 20%, primarily to Asia

Need to be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

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.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

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