The Component Supply Chain end to end Business Architect plays a crucial role in aligning business strategy with technology solutions across all supply chain domains.
support a group of Business Architects and Business Analysts who analyze business processes, identify areas for improvement, and design optimized workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity.
work with business leaders to align strategic business goals and work with your team to enable transformation.
work with peers in Program Management, Data & Analytics to deliver capabilities as one integrated team across core Cisco supply chain functions.
Defining the transformation roadmap for Component Supply Chain by aligning across business leaders to prioritize transformation scope.
Designing and implementing end-to-end supply chain transformations by crafting strategies that optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and drive business value across the silicon and optics supply chains.
Using data to inform decisions by applying advanced analytics to uncover insights, predict trends, and optimize supply chain performance.
Contributing to the evolution of Cisco's component supply chain, ensuring we remain at the cutting edge of innovation in an AI driven world.
Translate business strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
Mentor and coach team members to build skills in business architecture methodologies and tools.
Define, communicate, and maintain business capability models, business process flows, and transformation roadmaps.
Partner with business owners to prioritize business capabilities and transformation initiatives that drive value and competitive advantage.
Establish governance and metrics to supervise progress and impact of business architecture activities.
Facilitate workshops and design thinking sessions to identify business challenges and develop innovative solutions.
Support continuous improvement by finding opportunities to optimize business processes and capabilities.

Requirements

15 + years semiconductor experience with hands on experience in at least three of the following domains (Sourcing, Planning, Manufacturing, Fulfillment, Forward & Reverse Logistics, Quality, Inventory Management, Order Management, Product Lifecyle Management)
5+ years of experience in business architecture, business transformation or related field driving large transformation programs
Leading systems implementations and/or integrations
Experience in business process design, flow optimization and automation
Solid understanding of semiconductor supply chain, supply chain dynamics, and industry-specific technologies
Experience working with Foundry, OSAT, EMS, and 3PL partners to enable and scale the supply chain
Expert proficiency in communication and facilitation at a working and executive level along with experience in Project Management, Waterfall, & Agile Methodologies
Experience working in and transforming Oracle EBS or Oracle Cloud ERP.
BS Degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management
Experience in developing and deploying Generative AI, Agentic AI, and/or ML tools
Experience implementing "Control Towers" that provide real-time data across the entire ecosystem
Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and Total Quality Management (TQM) principles
Experience using Six Sigma methods to tackle problems and optimize business processes.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
grants of Cisco restricted stock units

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

business architecturebusiness transformationbusiness process designflow optimizationautomationOracle EBSOracle Cloud ERPGenerative AIAgentic AImachine learning

Soft Skills

communicationfacilitationmentoringcoachingstrategic alignmentworkshop facilitationdesign thinkingcontinuous improvementleadershipcollaboration