Business Architect – Supply Chain Planning

Cisco

Business Architect overseeing Supply Chain Planning initiatives at Cisco. Collaborating with IT to drive innovation and strategic alignment in supply chain solutions.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeSan Jose • California, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $146,100 - $190,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the re-writing of Cisco’s planning playbook
Establish a framework to guide operations for years to come
Lead the integration and deployment of agentic AI capabilities
Align strategic goals with architectural changes
Translate business strategy into capability requirements
Benchmark processes against industry best practices
Serve as the critical liaison between Business and IT

Requirements

What you’ll need

10–12 years of supply chain experience with expertise in at least two of the following areas: Supply Chain Planning, Scheduling, Backlog Management, S&OP, NPI, Inventory Management, Manufacturing Operations, Logistics, Customer Service, or Purchasing
5+ years of dedicated project/program management experience
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels, including senior leadership
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive consensus
Shown experience in modeling business processes using industry-standard tools and techniques.
Master’s Degree preferred
APICS or Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 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
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
additional paid time away for family emergencies
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

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Hard Skills & Tools

Supply Chain PlanningSchedulingBacklog ManagementS&OPInventory ManagementManufacturing OperationsLogisticsCustomer ServicePurchasingProject Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationConsensus Building

Certifications

APICS CertificationSix Sigma Green Belt