Manufacturing Operations Project Manager

Cisco

Cisco supply project manager optimizing manufacturing operations and fulfillment for Next Generation Firewall products. Coordinating materials planning, inventory, allocations, and regional supply-chain teams.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeGuadalajara • North Carolina, Texas • 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills in Demand Planning and Sales & Operations Planning, with deep supply chain knowledge and expertise in optimizing product lead times and fulfillment metrics. Proficient in coordinating materials pipelines and supporting product operations through effective inventory management and process optimization.

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Demand PlanningSales & Operations PlanningSupply Chain KnowledgeMRP/ERP SystemsAnalytical Support

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Hard Skills

Materials PlanningFulfillment MetricsInventory ManagementProcess OptimizationE&O Forecasting

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationSelf-MotivatedFocus on ExecutionBusiness Planning Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePointKinaxisOracle

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing ProcessesSupply Planning ProcessesAging InventoryScrap ManagementE&O Process

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish effective materials pipelines
Optimize product lead times
Collaborate with regional teams to align build plans with business needs
Focus on fulfillment metrics, including LTA and OTB
Serve as the main contact for the business unit, Regional S&OP, and Sales regarding order escalations and allocations
Support Product Operations through key deal enablement, process optimization, and supply-demand balancing across product life cycle stages
Assist the Product Supply Chain Planning team with inventory metrics and key control points for E&O forecasting, cost, and scrap decisions
Coordinate the Aging Inventory, Scrap, and E&O process across the Security space
Provide analytical support and ensure alignment with business unit stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS or a minimum of 10 years of experience
Strong analytical skills in Demand Planning and Sales & Operations Planning
Deep supply chain knowledge
Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
English language proficiency
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures (preferred)
Excellent communication and business planning skills (preferred)
Self-motivated with a focus on execution (preferred)
Understanding of supply planning processes and tools (preferred)
Experience with MRP/ERP systems, including Kinaxis or Oracle (preferred)
Experience in materials planning and fulfillment (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Opportunities to grow and build
Worldwide network of doers and experts
Collaborative team environment
Work with teams across marketing, operations, supplier management, finance, and regional operations