New 
Director of Demand Planning and S&OE
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Feb 24, 2025 | |
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OverviewAt Microsoft, our mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. The Microsoft Devices Supply Chain (MDSC) organization is critical to delivering on this mission and vision, maintaining responsibility for the end-to-end physical and digital supply chains for all of Microsoft's vast array of hardware and software products including Xbox, Games, Accessories, Surface, Surface Hub, HoloLens, PC Hardware, Windows, Office and more.Microsoft is looking for an analytical, innovative, and experienced Director of Demand Planning and S&OE to join the Xbox Supply Chain team, responsible for driving the Xbox Console and Accessory strategy and performance to achieve the financial and business targets for Xbox Hardware.As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
ResponsibilitiesIn alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. Lead a team of Demand Planners and S&OE Managers, responsible for driving optimal channel inventory to maximize revenue opportunities, ensure key customers and opportunities are supported across all of our customer segments while mitigating risks (excess, aged and stranded inventory)Partner closely and lead decision-making with Go-To-Market, Sales, and Finance cross-functional partners as well as internal Regional Channel, S&OP, Supply Strategists, and Planners to drive long-term sell through and sell in demand plans to achieve financial and operations targets.Oversee and direct product transition strategies ensuring that Microsoft is balancing customer and financial expectations with the product life cycle roadmaps.Drive results and be accountable for key performance metrics, including root cause investigation and leading cross-team efforts to drive necessary improvementsYou'll also be responsible for instituting and strategic process changes into our systems and processes, developing new reporting tools to improve supply chain visibility and accuracy, and driving implementation and adoption of new capabilities. Embody our Culture and Values | |