Buyer & Inventory Manager

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  • Location:
    Bangalore, India
  • Area of Interest
    Supply Chain
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    *None
  • Job Id
    1421840

Why You'll Love Cisco

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Who we are:

This role is in Supply Chain -> Global Manufacturing Operations -> Central Material Procurement.

Hub team is responsible for Strategy and Operations of Cisco’s inbound component fulfillment models.

Team manages all inbound component Hub types across the globe. Primary responsibility is to manage supply continuity for all PCBA and DF sites with optimal hub inventory and inventory driven cost.

Team collaborates closely with Network Design & Management team and Global Logistics team to design and maintain Hub strategy and footprint. Team also works with Service 14 on inventory and manage required system capabilities to manage and execute the Hub Operations.

Job responsibilities:

Primary responsibility will be to enable and operate Cisco Buy/Sell program with focus on Buying from components suppliers and Inventory projection

Procurement (Oracle)

  • Master data setup and CPN enablement for buy items
  • Create Purchase Orders and ongoing PO management
  • Resolve any EDI/B2B failure message issue
  • Work with component suppliers to manage, track and expedite shipments as needed
  • Work with Cisco Finance and Suppliers to manage account payable (AP) issues
  • Handle RTV from Hub to return/exchange defective parts & arrange replacement/credit back
  • Trouble shoot with IT/Central team when issues occur and for system/process enhancements

Inventory Projection (Kinaxis)

  • Work with Planner and Finance on Hub inventory projections for next few quarters
  • Control inventory within budget by flagging excess/shortage to Cisco Planner and ensuring meeting WOS target
  • Ability to deep dive into inventory data for gap analysis

Overall, person will work with multiple internal (Supply Chain, Finance, IT) and external (Suppliers, Contract Manufacturers and Hub Partner) stakeholders

Location: Preferred location is Bangalore (India) candidate must be flexible to work extended hours to support teams in US and Asia

Educational requirements:

Candidates with Engineering background preferred; courses in Operations/Supply Chain management field will be added advantage

Experience requirements:

  • Minimum 7- 10 years of Supply Chain experience preferably in Technology industry
  • Must have Procurement, Materials and Partner (Supplier, Customer) management experience
  • Working knowledge of Oracle, Kinaxis or other planning/ERP systems
  • Good problem solving and analytical skills
  • Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders

Why Cisco?

#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you!

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G, or otherwise.

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.

So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings. Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.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.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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