Director, Supply Chain Data and AI Strategy - Cisco Systems, Inc.

Cisco Supply Chain plays a critical role delivering profitable growth and strategic outcomes for Cisco’s customers, shareholders, and business units. Our highly engaged organization excels in a fast-paced environment, continually transforming the way we work to be one step ahead of the ever-changing world around us. The supply chain data team sets the multi-functional data strategy and drives robust and scalable programs that will further accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence.

Who You'll Work With

The Director of Supply Chain Data and AI Strategy will lead a team of data scientists, analysts, program managers and data engineers that work multi-functionally across supply chain operations and enterprise IT. This is a high visibility role that will engage and influence the supply chain executive leadership team to understand the opportunities, drive alignment and implement programs to ensure our success. This leader will also foster industry and academic relationships, continually seeking to build a pipeline of new talent and solutions that utilize the latest technologies.

What You'll Do

The Director of Supply Chain Data and AI Strategy is both a visionary and practical leader that will rely on their expertise in supply chain operations, business architecture, data, and advanced analytics to ensure the organization's data strategy is aligned to achievable business outcomes. The data strategy leader and team will lead data governance, AI/ML use case prioritization and multi-functional resource allocation. Additionally, this leader will advise the solution design, model development, and implementation of methods, processes, and systems to extract insights and intelligence from large, complex data sets.

Role and Responsibilities

• Leads the supply chain data strategy and advanced analytics center of excellence.
• Defines, implements, and operates data governance across supply chain.
• Collaborates with functional data analytics teams, driving alignment on priorities and effective resource allocation.
• Manages the intake, prioritization, and implementation of advanced analytics programs across the organization.
• Builds partnerships within and outside the organization, aligning technology needs and talent.
• Builds and delivers the data analytics curriculum for all the supply chain.

Minimum Qualifications

• 15+ years of related experience with at least 4 years of leadership experience.
• BS and/or MS or equivalent in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in leading data analytics initiatives and data governance.
• Knowledge of data science techniques, big data, AI, and machine learning.
• Passionate about new developments in data science and technology.
• Leadership skills with a talent for building and motivating teams.
• Maintain superb communication skills across all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• High level of personal integrity to handle confidential matters and show appropriate level of judgment.
• Ability to balance critical thinking with pragmatic operational execution and delivery, including the coordination of relevant resources.
• Develops associates to their fullest potential and provides opportunities that improve associates career growth.

Pay Range: USD 241400 - 335700

Why Cisco?

#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you!

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G, or otherwise.

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.

So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco