Xbox Games Supply Strategist

** Overview*
* Microsoft is looking for a motivated & inspiring leader to join the Xbox Supply Chain team, responsible for driving end to end supply chain strategy & performance to enable achievement of the financial & overall category targets for Xbox Games.

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** Xbox Games Supply Strategist
** will coordinate the launch of physical Xbox games across all platforms, lead development & oversee execution of global supply positioning strategies across all stages of the product lifecycle, ensure that inventory is positioned to deliver working capital/cost/service goals, and oversee the sales & channel execution of those games.  You'll work closely with Product Marketing, Finance & various groups within Supply Chain to establish & manage supply and sales plan of record.  

Every day will bring a new challenge, and you'll be continually looking for ways to drive business profitability by planning and executing a predictable, reliable & low-cost supply chain.

The ideal candidate must combine exceptional analytical capabilities, have deep supply chain knowledge & a proven track record of improving business performance by driving cross-functional alignment & exerting influence in a matrixed organization.

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.

** Responsibilities*
* + Communicates with functional stakeholders including Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, Sales, Manufacturing, Engineering, and New Product Introductions (NPI) to create alignment in the overall Sales & Operations Plan and Financial plans. Coordinates with each group individually and synthesizes their needs considering a variety of demands and constraints to drive action efforts across teams that align with business objectives. May contribute to the long-range, integrated operating product plan.

+ Facilitates Sales & Operations meetings for GM - level of all related groups (e.g., Finance, Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) to present relevant analyses, keep everyone informed, facilitate group needs to other members, and drive cross functional decisions as needed. Assists in addressing any requests from stakeholders, issues, or escalations that arise during alignment process of each group. Follows up on action items and conducts additional analyses as necessary.

+ Gathers analyses, reports, and process knowledge to create synthesized set of plans related to operations as directed by senior leadership. Provides insights for the phase in/phase out process of a product or service by orchestrating ramp up/down procedures. Leverages supply and demand analyses to facilitate addressing fulfillment gaps with appropriate stakeholders under guidance from senior leadership.

+ Begins to identify margin increasing improvements to the Integrated Business Plan (IBP) process and advises senior leadership about implementation. Notifies senior leaders of potential improvements to efficiency of the IBP and to incorporate customer needs into the IBP under advisement.

** Qualifications*
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* Required Qualifications:

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* + Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Operations, Finance, or related field AND 6+ years experience in data science/analytics, engineering, industrial engineering, supply chain, operations, or project management with a supply chain or operations field.

+ OR equivalent experience.

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* Preferred Qualifications:

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* + Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data…