Why You’ll Love Cisco

Everything is converging on the Internet, making networked connections more relevant than ever before in our lives. Our employees’ revolutionary ideas impact everything imaginable from entertainment, retail, healthcare, and education, to public and private sectors, smart cities, smart cars, and everyday devices in our homes. Here, that means you’ll take creative ideas from the drawing board to powerful solutions that have real-world impact. You’ll work with Cisco leaders, partner with experienced mentors, and develop incredible relationships with colleagues who share your interest in connecting the unconnected. You’ll be part of a team that cares about its customers, enjoys having fun, and will part in changing the lives of those in our local communities. Come prepared to be inspired.

Business Analyst – Inventory Optimization

We are seeking a skilled and analytical Inventory Optimization Business Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing Supply chain data, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to optimize inventory levels and enhance overall operational efficiency. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical abilities, a Broader supply chain knowledge, and a deep understanding of inventory management processes.

High-level responsibilities:

• The global process owner for Inventory Optimization initiatives and process across the Supply Chain providing actionable insights on Inventory projections and Excess. Proactively address excess inventory by utilizing industry best practices such as advance planning and inventory segmentation to provide prescriptive insights to OPT and regional Operations teams.
• Help develop, implement, and manage Proactive inventory Management process. Reporting both process progress and ending results across a broad Cisco and Manufacturing Partner audience.
• Ability to work on descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, generate comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate insights, recommendations, and strategies for inventory optimization.
• Participate in the design and implementation of inventory management systems, contributing to process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Work both globally and cross-functionally with Manufacturing Operations, Finance, CM partners, and Supply Chain Operations teams.

Qualification:

• Holds BS/Engineering or equivalent Degree, plus 4+ Supply Chain experience. APICS Certification is a plus. MBA is an added advantage.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis, using tools such as Excel, SQL, and data visualization software.
• Familiarity with inventory management software and systems; experience with ERP systems is advantageous.
• Ability to communicate complex topics to a wide audience.
• Must be self-motivated. Requires strong detail-oriented program management and influencing skills to work in a broad Global environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of ERP systems, BOM structure, inventory management systems, and processes
• Understanding of Supply-demand relationships, Lean inventory, and manufacturing process.

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

U.S. employees have access 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, plus a day off for their birthday. Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community. Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.

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.