Manufacturing Operations Supply Project Manager (Guadalajara)

Meet the Team

This role is in Cisco Supply Chain - General Manufacturing Operation - Central Manufacturing Operations - Procurement & Hub Ops. Team leads Cisco Material Purchasing & enablement of all Inbound Models. Team handles all inbound component Hub types across the globe. Primary responsibility is to lead supply continuity for all Cisco Manufacturing (PCBA and DF sites) with efficient hub inventory and inventory based on cost.

Team collaborates closely with "Network Design & Management team" and Logistics team to build and maintain Hub strategy and footprint. Team also works with Service 14 on inventory policies and Service 15 for required system & process capabilities to coordinate and perform the Hub Operations.

Overall, you will work with multiple internal (Supply Chain, Finance, IT) and external (Suppliers, Contract Manufacturers and Hub Partner) interested parties.

Your Impact

• Validate buy requests as per policy guidelines
• Master data setup and CPN enablement.
• Develop Purchase Orders and support Open PO management.
• Resolve any EDI/B2B failure message issue or system issues with IT/Central team.
• Work cross‑functional team to run track and expedite shipments, payments as needed.
• Handle RTV from Hub to return/exchange defective parts & arrange replacement/credit back.
• Handling Sales Orders & Outbounds from hub to CMs.
• Supporting inventory analysis of aging & excess inventories for ways to mitigate the risks.
• Support Scrap & Value Recovery Process.
• Inventory Reconciliation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Engineering background. 5‑8 years of Supply Chain experience preferably in Technology industry.
• Must have Procurement, Materials and Partner (Supplier, Customer) management experience.
• Background in Oracle or other planning/ERP systems.
• Good problem solving and analytical skills.
• English proficient. Good communication and ability to collaborate with various interested parties.

Preferred Qualifications

• Courses in Operations/Supply Chain management field will be added advantage.
• Data Analysis.
• Python Scripting.
• Tool expertise - Kinaxis, CG1, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Buying/Selling Portals, Tableau.

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.