Director, Custom Silicon NPI Planning

Microsoft

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $130,900–$277,200 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Closes: Dec 19, 2026
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Director, Custom Silicon NPI Planning

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The Supply Planning IC6 position within Alibaba Cloud’s Cloud Sourcing, Security and Sustainability (CS3) organization involves leading strategic initiatives to optimize supply chain operations. This senior-level role focuses on managing complex supply plans, driving automation and inventory scaling, and ensuring robust risk management through audits and process improvements. The incumbent will leverage advanced analytics tools and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop forward-looking strategies for raw material procurement and product lifecycle management. Key responsibilities include forecasting demand variability, collaborating with finance and technology partners, and launching high-risk supply chain initiatives. Ideal candidates possess a degree in engineering, industrial engineering, or supply chain management along with extensive experience in supply planning and semiconductor industry operations. Proficiency in quantitative analysis, systems tools, and cross-functional collaboration is essential for success in this role.

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Python SQL SAP Oracle Salesforce Excel PowerBI JIRA Git CI/CD AWS Azure Google Cloud Platform Kubernetes Docker Terraform Prometheus Grafana DevOps Agile Scrum

What you'll do

Oversees automation and scaling of systems for inventory management.
Defines and drives process changes to improve supply chain efficiency.
Determines raw materials buffers to absorb demand fluctuations.
Drives collaboration on complex supply plans with cross-functional teams.
Addresses obsolescence by providing solutions for reworking or refurbishing goods.
Launches new products and supply chain strategies, managing high-risk initiatives.
Leads strategy for transferring materials out of the factory based on uncertainty.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field and at least 8 years of relevant supply chain experience.
Master’s Degree in a related field and at least 6 years of experience in supply planning, operations, or technology-related supply chain roles.
Extensive experience with material requirement planning systems and tools, quantitative analysis, and cross-functional enterprise environments.
Proven leadership in driving complex supply plans and collaborating across functions like finance and technology teams.
Experience in semiconductor industry preferred, including strategic decision-making for raw materials and inventory management.
Expertise in automation, system scaling, and process improvements to optimize supply chain operations.

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