Job Description
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking a strategic and execution-focused Senior Director of Supply Chain Planning to lead supply planning operations supporting OCI hardware infrastructure, manufacturing, and global data center deployment initiatives. This leader will drive end-to-end supply planning strategy, balancing supply and demand across a rapidly scaling cloud infrastructure business while mitigating risk, optimizing inventory, and enabling deployment priorities worldwide.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in supply chain planning, demand and supply balancing, manufacturing operations, inventory optimization, and Oracle Cloud Supply Chain Planning solutions. This role requires strong cross-functional leadership across Demand Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Line Management, Commodity Planning, Procurement, and Data Center Operations teams.
Responsibilities
Supply Planning & Execution
Partner with Demand Planning teams to align supply plans with forecasted demand and business priorities.
Identify and proactively manage supply gaps and constraints across products, suppliers, and contract manufacturers.
Drive allocation decisions between products and contract manufacturers when shared components are constrained.
Develop and execute demand shaping strategies to optimize supply utilization and customer fulfillment.
Collaborate with Data Center deployment teams to understand global site deployment priorities and align supply readiness accordingly.
Lead safety stock strategy development in partnership with Demand Planning to ensure optimal inventory positioning and service levels.
Manage and optimize inventory levels to prevent shortages while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory exposure.
Drive mitigation plans for excess and obsolete inventory in collaboration with Demand Planning and Engineering teams.
Risk Mitigation & Supply Continuity
Lead supply continuity and risk mitigation strategies including second sourcing initiatives and supplier diversification.
Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Commodity Planning, and Product Line Management to mitigate supply chain disruptions.
Monitor component availability, supplier capacity, and manufacturing risks to proactively address constraints.
Develop scalable contingency plans supporting OCI's rapidly growing infrastructure footprint.
Oracle Cloud SCM & Planning Systems Leadership
Provide leadership and strategic direction for Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain Planning (SCP) capabilities including Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and S&OP processes.
Drive continuous improvement and optimization of planning systems, workflows, and business processes.
Support configuration, implementation, and enhancement of Oracle Cloud SCM planning modules.
Partner with IT and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for automation, process improvements, and enhanced planning visibility.
Oversee supply chain KPI development, reporting, and operational analytics including service levels, inventory health, productivity, forecast accuracy, and supply continuity metrics.
Support data integration, transformation, and planning data quality initiatives across enterprise systems.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Serve as a senior operational leader driving alignment across Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Finance, and Data Center Operations.
Build and mentor high-performing planning teams in a fast-paced, highly complex cloud infrastructure environment.
Influence executive stakeholders through data-driven decision-making, operational insights, and strategic planning recommendations.
Lead large-scale planning transformation initiatives supporting OCI business growth and scalability.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience
10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, demand/supply management, manufacturing operations, or cloud infrastructure supply chain environments.
Proven experience leading global supply planning organizations within high-growth technology or infrastructure businesses.
Experience managing complex hardware supply chains, contract manufacturing, and constrained component environments.
Strong experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain Planning applications including:
Supply Planning
Demand Planning
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
Global Order Promising (GOP)
ASCP or equivalent planning solutions
Experience supporting large-scale cloud infrastructure, server, networking, or data center operations preferred.
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional operational initiatives and executive-level stakeholder engagement.
Technical & Functional Skills
Deep understanding of manufacturing, inventory management, procurement, and supply chain operations.
Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
Experience with Oracle Cloud technologies, Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC), SQL, data modeling, and enterprise planning systems.
Knowledge of KPI development, supply chain analytics, and operational performance management.
Experience with cloud operations, infrastructure planning, or technical supply chain environments preferred.
Leadership Attributes
Strategic thinker with strong operational execution capabilities.
Exceptional collaboration and communication skills.
Ability to lead through ambiguity in a rapidly evolving environment.
Proven ability to influence across global organizations and executive leadership teams.
Strong people leadership, coaching, and organizational development experience.
Preferred Certifications
Oracle Certified Implementation Consultant - Supply Chain Planning (Preferred)
Oracle Cloud SCM Certifications (Preferred)
Disclaimer:
Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $120,100 to $251,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
Short term disability and long term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
11 paid holidays
Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Financial planning and group legal
Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
Career Level - IC5
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