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Meet the team:

This role is in Cisco Supply Chain -> Global Manufacturing Operation -> Central Manufacturing Operations -> Procurement & Hub Ops. Team is responsible for Cisco Material Purchasing & enablement of all Inbound Models.

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

Team collaborates closely with Network Design & Management team and Logistics team to design and maintain Hub strategy and footprint. Team also works with Service 14 on inventory policies and Service 15 for required system & process capabilities to manage and execute the Hub Operations.

Your Impact:

Primary responsibility will be to enable and operate Cisco Strategic Hubs with focus on Buying components from Suppliers and Contract Manufacturing Partners (CMs), Selling Components to CMs and Inventory Management.

Procurement (Oracle)

• Validate buy requests as per policy guidelines

• Supporting requesters on New Buy Alignment & Approval Process.

• Master data setup and CPN enablement.

• Create Purchase Orders and support Open PO management.

• Resolve any EDI/B2B failure message issue.

• Work with component suppliers & CMs 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 on system issues.

• Managing Sales Orders & Outbounds from hub to CMs.

Inventory Management

• Supporting inventory analysis of aging & excess inventories for ways to mitigate the risks.

• Support Scrap & Value Recovery Process

• Inventory Reconciliation.

• Reports & MIS.

Support System & Process Enhancements

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

Minimum Qualification:

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

• 2-3.5 years of Supply Chain experience preferably in Technology industry

• Must have Procurement, Materials and Partner (Supplier, Customer) management experience

• Working knowledge of Oracle or other planning/ERP systems

• Good problem solving and analytical skills

• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.