Supply Chain Program Manager
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Location:San Jose, California, US
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Alternate LocationAustin, TX
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Area of InterestSupply Chain
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Compensation Range113600 USD - 141900 USD
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Job TypeProfessional
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Technology Interest*None
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Job Id1434523
The application window is expected to close on: 3/30/2025
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Meet the Team
This SCPM Cost Management role is highly visible and you will closely engage with key HW engineers in the Business Unit, Suppliers, GSM and SC finance to ensure Cost savings and Gross Margin performance expectations are met and aligned with BU strategy.
Your Impact
The Nexus switching product operations team is looking for a motivated and skilled Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) to drive the supply chain readiness, total cost management, and BOM resiliency on all HW programs from pre-concept to FCS.
The SCPM will be accountable for the assigned product portfolio’s total cost & margin management, cost reduction programs and risk mitigation for new products.
SCPM has to understand all elements of HW & SW product cost; validate the integrity of the costed BOM and forward costing; be able to clearly articulate the main cost drivers, cost reduction, and cost avoidance activities and support Standard & Gross Margin management those products through value engineering, Commodity Analysis and BOM optimization for all the Product groups for Data Center Switching.
The additional responsibility would be to prepare the supply chain and lead a ramp plan to ensure continuity of material supply and delivery between proto and early production for assigned HW products.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5 to 7+ years working experience in Supply Chain and Cost Management
- Experience leading continuity of material supply, delivery, and quality ensuring no shortages, delays, or quality issues from prototype to FCS
- Experience working cross functionally with engineering and manufacturing team members in an interactive global environment
- Experience understanding a product Bill of Material and costing
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in Product Operations as NPPM, SCPM, or PLPM or equivalent
- Influences sourcing and fulfillment strategies to achieve optimal product cost
- Deep understanding of all elements of product cost; validates the integrity of supplier quotes and forward costing; able to clearly articulate the main cost drivers, cost reduction and cost avoidance activities
- Ability to analyze supply chain issues, formulate solutions and proposals, and communicates plans and status in an executive manner
- Experience with cost avoidance, cost reduction and value engineering
- Experience in Manufacturing and process improvements to drive cost-down and lead-time improvements
- Knowledge of PLM processes, exposure to Agile PDM system is an advantage
- Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills
- Knowledge and application of industry innovations / trends and application to product or program
- Advanced presentation skills
#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.
Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.
We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!
Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!
The application window is expected to close on: 3/30/2025
Meet the Team
This SCPM Cost Management role is highly visible and you will closely engage with key HW engineers in the Business Unit, Suppliers, GSM and SC finance to ensure Cost savings and Gross Margin performance expectations are met and aligned with BU strategy.
Your Impact
The Nexus switching product operations team is looking for a motivated and skilled Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM) to drive the supply chain readiness, total cost management, and BOM resiliency on all HW programs from pre-concept to FCS.
The SCPM will be accountable for the assigned product portfolio’s total cost & margin management, cost reduction programs and risk mitigation for new products.
SCPM has to understand all elements of HW & SW product cost; validate the integrity of the costed BOM and forward costing; be able to clearly articulate the main cost drivers, cost reduction, and cost avoidance activities and support Standard & Gross Margin management those products through value engineering, Commodity Analysis and BOM optimization for all the Product groups for Data Center Switching.
The additional responsibility would be to prepare the supply chain and lead a ramp plan to ensure continuity of material supply and delivery between proto and early production for assigned HW products.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 5 to 7+ years working experience in Supply Chain and Cost Management
- Experience leading continuity of material supply, delivery, and quality ensuring no shortages, delays, or quality issues from prototype to FCS
- Experience working cross functionally with engineering and manufacturing team members in an interactive global environment
- Experience understanding a product Bill of Material and costing
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in Product Operations as NPPM, SCPM, or PLPM or equivalent
- Influences sourcing and fulfillment strategies to achieve optimal product cost
- Deep understanding of all elements of product cost; validates the integrity of supplier quotes and forward costing; able to clearly articulate the main cost drivers, cost reduction and cost avoidance activities
- Ability to analyze supply chain issues, formulate solutions and proposals, and communicates plans and status in an executive manner
- Experience with cost avoidance, cost reduction and value engineering
- Experience in Manufacturing and process improvements to drive cost-down and lead-time improvements
- Knowledge of PLM processes, exposure to Agile PDM system is an advantage
- Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills
- Knowledge and application of industry innovations / trends and application to product or program
- Advanced presentation skills
#WeAreCisco where every individual brings their unique skills and perspectives together to pursue our purpose of powering an inclusive future for all.
Our passion is connection—we celebrate our employees’ diverse set of backgrounds and focus on unlocking potential. Cisconians often experience one company, many careers where learning and development are encouraged and supported at every stage. Our technology, tools, and culture pioneered hybrid work trends, allowing all to not only give their best, but be their best.
We understand our outstanding opportunity to bring communities together and at the heart of that is our people. One-third of Cisconians collaborate in our 30 employee resource organizations, called Inclusive Communities, to connect, foster belonging, learn to be informed allies, and make a difference. Dedicated paid time off to volunteer—80 hours each year—allows us to give back to causes we are passionate about, and nearly 86% do!
Our purpose, driven by our people, is what makes us the worldwide leader in technology that powers the internet. Helping our customers reimagine their applications, secure their enterprise, transform their infrastructure, and meet their sustainability goals is what we do best. We ensure that every step we take is a step towards a more inclusive future for all. Take your next step and be you, with us!
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 (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter. Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.
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.
