Principal Supply Chain Operations Advisor

Microsoft

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: —
Salary: $130,900–$277,200 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Mar 16, 2027

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $178k

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 · Principal Supply Chain Operations Advisor

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The Principal Supply Chain Operations Advisor joins the Cloud Supply Chain Global Operations team to drive end-to-end supply chain strategy, planning, and operations for global datacenter infrastructure. This role involves managing manufacturing and fulfillment capacity to support cloud expansion while designing strategies for new product operations to enhance scalability. The advisor serves as a strategic liaison between teams and senior leadership, establishing key performance indicators and fostering a culture of continuous process improvement. Essential skills include expertise in supply planning, sourcing, manufacturing, and Sales & Operations Planning. Candidates should possess experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis within cross-functional environments using material requirement planning systems. The role addresses the critical challenge of connecting demand, supply, and delivery to ensure reliable hardware availability for cloud services, specifically focusing on infrastructure supporting large-scale digital platforms and AI capabilities.

Skills

Supply Chain Management Sales & Operations Planning Material Requirement Planning Supply Chain Analytics Operations Management Manufacturing Fulfillment Process Improvement Hardware Manufacturing

What you'll do

Manage manufacturing and fulfillment capacity to support global cloud expansion.
Design and develop strategies for new product operations to enhance scalability.
Establish key performance indicators to improve operational efficiency and transparency.
Serve as a strategic advisor and liaison between teams and senior leadership.
Engage stakeholders to align on strategic objectives and influence critical decisions.
Provide status updates and recommend changes to influence high-level decision-making.
Lead and cultivate a culture of continuous process improvements.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field and 8+ years of relevant experience.
Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field and 6+ years of relevant experience.
Equivalent professional experience to the specified educational requirements.
Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud background checks every two years.
Experience in cloud hardware manufacturing and fulfillment (preferred).
Expertise in strategy development and performance management (preferred).
Skill in optimizing supply chain processes to achieve operational excellence (preferred).

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