Demand Planner - Network Hardware | Microsoft Careers

Microsoft

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redmond, WASan Francisco, CANew York, NY
Salary
$130,900–$277,200 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
Dec 12, 2026

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Above market

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This role $204k
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Microsoft Corporation is a global technology leader producing software, hardware, and cloud services including Windows, Office 365, Azure cloud platform, Xbox gaming, and Surface devices. Industry: Software & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · Demand Planner - Network Hardware | Microsoft Careers

Join Microsoft Cloud Planning as a Demand Planner focusing on Network Hardware to drive strategic demand planning for cloud infrastructure. You will develop multi-quarter and multi-year forecasts, synthesize data from various teams, and build robust planning models to support business growth and capacity investment decisions. Your day-to-day involves translating technical roadmaps into supply chain requirements, collaborating with cross-functional partners, and using statistical forecasting tools to evaluate different scenarios. Preferred qualifications include experience in cloud infrastructure supply chains, proficiency with planning systems and spreadsheet-based modeling, and the ability to influence across organizational boundaries. This role demands expertise in data analysis, scenario modeling, and continuous improvement within a highly matrixed environment, directly impacting Microsoft's cloud business success.

What you'll do

  • Own long-range demand planning for cloud infrastructure portfolios.
  • Synthesize demand signals from various teams to build robust scenarios.
  • Translate strategic business changes into forward-looking demand outlooks.
  • Build and maintain forecasting models using historical data and assumptions.
  • Drive alignment forums with cross-functional partners on planning assumptions.
  • Develop scenario analysis to support prioritization and investment decisions.
  • Monitor forecast quality, explain changes over time, and improve processes.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of supply chain or demand planning experience
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering)
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure and data science
  • Proficiency in statistical forecasting and scenario modeling
  • Ability to translate technical roadmaps into supply chain strategies
  • Experience building management dashboards and KPI reports
  • Strong problem-solving skills and continuous improvement mindset

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