Manufacturing Operations Product Program Manager

Cisco

Manufacturing Operations Product Program Manager managing Cisco’s Operating Plan across manufacturing network. Collaborating with Demand Planning and Business Units to align critical business drivers.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRTP • California, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $119,100 - $151,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the orchestration of Cisco’s Operating Plan across manufacturing network
Connect Demand Planning with Business Units to align critical business drivers
Assist Product Planning and Fulfillment (PPF) teams with the Buffer process
Develop and track full-stack buffer levels
Drive inventory sizing and manage aging Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory
Own planning strategies for product lifecycle management and product transitions
Perform key analytics to support business sensing and market share trends
Facilitate critical OPT and BU planning meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of proven experience in end-to-end supply chain operations, including manufacturing and product lifecycle management
Demonstrated ability to manage a complex, high-impact portfolio exceeding $1B in annual revenue
Strong experience in demand and buffer planning, including development and management of full-stack buffer strategies
Expertise in inventory management and excess & obsolete (E&O) processes, including inventory sizing, scrap analysis, and execution of product transitions
Proven experience in supply chain operations, program management, or business planning within a high-tech or manufacturing environment
Background in scenario planning and strategic planning
Experience in business sensing and market share analysis
Familiarity with developing and executing PID segmentation strategies
Proven ability to lead cross-functional planning forums
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Broad understanding of customers, markets, product portfolios, and macroeconomic dynamics
Effective thought leadership and relationship-building skills
Confidence and executive presence to influence business partners at all levels
MBA or advanced degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 determined by Cisco
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 and each January 1st thereafter
additional paid time away for critical issues
10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses for non-sales roles

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Hard Skills & Tools

Supply Chain OperationsBuffer Strategy DevelopmentInventory SizingExcess & Obsolete (E&O) ManagementMarket Share AnalysisScenario PlanningStrategic PlanningProgram ManagementProduct Transition ExecutionAnalytical Problem-Solving

Soft Skills

Thought LeadershipRelationship-BuildingExecutive PresenceInfluencing SkillsEffective Communication

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree Preferred