Regional Planning Manager

Regional Planning Manager

Cisco's Global Planning organization is the heartbeat of our operations, driving the strategic alignment of demand, supply, and finance to optimize procurement, production, and fulfillment. We ensure reliable product delivery for our customers and maximize value for Cisco in any market environment. Within this organization, our Sales Planning team serves as the vital bridge to our customers. We engage directly with strategic accounts to capture forecasts, understand technology roadmaps, and gauge market sentiment.

By orchestrating across internal and external stakeholders, we deliver optimal business outcomes and fuel sustainable growth for Cisco.

As a Regional Planning Manager, you will drive a world-class supply chain experience for Cisco's largest and most strategic customers by establishing governance frameworks, metrics, and standards for planning and fulfillment process optimization. You will cultivate deep relationships with customer leadership and translate complex strategy into execution by capturing long-horizon forecasts and technology transition roadmaps. By leveraging advanced analytics and business process modeling, you will provide critical data inputs that empower our demand and supply planning teams to execute end-to-end supply chain strategies.

You will partner with senior leaders across Sales, Finance, and Operations to align operational strategy with business planning, while building organizational capability through collaborative leadership and coaching. Ultimately, you will shape process improvement strategies, prioritize initiatives, and embed best practices across regions to ensure scalable and consistent execution.

• Planning Expertise:
  Minimum of 7 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, or Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), with a preference for customer-facing roles with Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Demonstrated experience with Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) and product lifecycle management processes.
• Cross-Functional Leadership:
  Minimum of 3 years of experience orchestrating planning across multiple functions (e.g., Business Units, Sales, Finance), supported by strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills.
• Project & Financial Management:
  Proven experience in supply chain project and program management, including inventory management, sourcing strategies, and supply chain financials.
• Strategic Supply Chain Acumen:
  Project & Financial Management:
  Proven experience in supply chain project and program management, including inventory management, sourcing strategies, and supply chain financials.

• Advanced
  
  Education:
  
  Master's degree or MBA is strongly preferred.
• Leadership & Conflict Resolution:
  Proven track record of managing multiple complex programs, navigating ambiguity, and driving consensus through high-level conflict resolution.
• Global
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Demonstrated ability to thrive in a global, cross-functional environment that values diverse perspectives and promotes inclusive teamwork.
• Technical Expertise:
  Advanced proficiency in AI, supply chain management tools (e.g., Kinaxis), and complex data analysis.

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