Director, Supply Chain Operations, Google Distributed Cloud

Company: Google Inc.
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: September 19, 2024

Job Description:

Director, Supply Chain Operations, Google Distributed CloudApplyNote: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: Sunnyvale, CA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA.Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
• 15 years of experience within Supply Chain or Procurement or 13 years of experience with an advanced degree
• Experience with supply chain, business operations, procurement, and hardware products
• Experience in influencing senior executives, negotiations, and partner managementPreferred Qualifications:
  • 20 years of experience in Supply Chain or Procurement
  • Experience working with and leading diverse teams and a variety of stakeholders, and executing strategies to deliver exceptional solutions
  • Ability to identify opportunities and areas for improvement, and to operate in a fast-paced environment
  • Team player and the ability to exercise good judgment in a rapidly changing and sometimes stressful environment
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with multiple teams simultaneouslyAbout the JobGoogle Distributed Cloud (GDC) is Google's fully managed edge hardware and software product for enterprises and public sector to innovate with AI, keep data secure and independent, and modernize with Kubernetes based consistent and open developer experience from edge to cloud.As Director, Supply Chain and Operations for GDC, you will work closely across the GDC Engineering and Product Management teams to drive New Product Introduction (NPI) of GDC hardware products. You will work with Go-To Market teams and sales teams to perform global demand planning and forecasting of the product. You will lead a team of cross-functional members consisting of PM, PgM and TPM to drive NPI, Capacity planning, Demand forecasting, Sourcing, Procurement, Delivery logistics, and Day 2 life cycle management of GDC products to all customers globally. This role partners very closely with Global Procurement Organization (GPO) and Cloud Supply Chain Operations (CSCO).Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.Responsibilities
    • Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) programs for new GDC infrastructure hardware products like compute, network, storage, security.
    • Lead capacity planning and demand forecasting of GDC SKUs across all customers globally by partnering with Go-To-Market, PM, and Sales.
    • Lead sourcing of GDC product components and manage partnerships with hardware vendors, system integrators and global logistics firms, ensuring continuity of supply.
    • Drive procurement and delivery of customer forecasts to all customers globally. Manage operations of forecast to delivery as well as Day 2 operations.
    • Manage the day-to-day functioning of the GDC Supply chain organization, hire and develop the best, drive the vision and strategy of the team, publish roadmaps, and manage all stakeholders.Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law.Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.
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