Director, Supply Chain Data and AI Strategy

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Director, Supply Chain Data and AI Strategy

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+ Location:San Jose, California, US
+ Alternate LocationAnywhere in U.S.
+ Area of InterestSupply Chain
+ Compensation Range230100 USD - 325300 USD
+ Job TypeProfessional
+ Technology InterestBig Data, Analytics
+ Job Id1448335

Application Deadline is being extended and is expected to close Oct.

25, 2025

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

**Meet the Team**

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 redefining the way we work to be one step ahead of the constantly evolving world around us.

The supply chain data team sets the multi-functional data strategy and drives innovative programs that will further accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence.

**Your Impact**

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 execute programs to ensure our success.

This leader will also foster industry and academic relationships, continually seeking to build a pipeline of talent and solutions that utilize the latest technologies.

**Responsibilities**

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.

This leader will direct a dynamic team from strategy to execution.

The data strategy leader and team will lead data governance, AI/ML use case prioritization and multi-functional resource allocation.

Additionally, this leader directs the solution design, model development, and implementation of methods, processes, and systems to extract insights and intelligence from large, complex data sets.

+ 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.
+ Influences decision-making with the executive leadership team.
+ Builds and delivers the data analytics curriculum for all the supply chain.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Minimum 12+ years related experience with at least 4 years of supervisory experience.
+ BS and/or MS or equivalent experience in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
+ Successful history of managing interdisciplinary teams and complex programs involving data.
+ Working knowledge of data science techniques, big data, AI, and machine learning.
+ Understand and have experience leading data governance.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Strong leadership with a talent for building and motivating teams.
+ Maintain superb communication skills across all levels of the organization.
+ Solve complex problems effectively with advanced analytical thinking.
+ Manage projects proficiently, from resource allocation to execution.
+ Stay informed about new developments in data science and technology.

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond.

We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds.

These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Simply put – we power the future.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions.

Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless.

We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale.

Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

**Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:**

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits.

For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses.

Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training.

Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location.

The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees haveaccess (https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/careers/we-are-cisco/benefits-and-perks.html) to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday.

Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period.

Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations.

All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter.

Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours.

Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind.

All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues.

We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components.

For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target.

Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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