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You will work cross-functionally with Supply Chain Operation teams to drive supply continuity, collaborative planning, and navigate complex technology lifecycles.\nYour Impact:\nStrategic Supply Planning: Design and execute end-to-end global supply plans for related commodities, including integrated co-planning initiatives with key suppliers.\n\nInventory & Fulfillment Excellence: Partner with global hub operations to optimize inbound fulfillment modes. Own the inventory decision-making process, ensuring all actions align with Cisco’s \"Weeks of Supply\" (WOS) strategy and financial goals.\n\nShortage Mitigation & Agility: Proactively identify and resolve component shortages through agile communication and rapid problem-solving with regional partners and global suppliers.\n\nE&O Management: Utilize advanced analytical and collaborative techniques to manage and mitigate Excess & Obsolescence (E&O) risks while maximizing total revenue potential.\n\nSupplier & Commodity Strategy: Cultivate strong partnerships with Global Supplier Management (SuCM) and external vendors to ensure commodity-specific strategies are aligned with Cisco’s business requirements.\n\nNPI & Technology Transitions: Lead the commodity supply response to volatile industry transitions. 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