Principal Supply Chain Program Manager -Excess & Obsolete (E&O) Inventory Management (Santa Clara)

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is seeking an experienced Principal Supply Chain Program Manager to lead the strategy, governance, and execution of the Excess & Obsolete (E&O) Inventory Management Program within the Supply Chain Operations organization.Reporting to the Senior Director of Supply Chain Operations, this individual contributor will serve as the subject matter expert responsible for minimizing inventory exposure across OCI's rapidly expanding global infrastructure supply chain. The role focuses on identifying inventory risks early, developing mitigation strategies, improving inventory health, and partnering across Supply Planning, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Data Center Operations to optimize inventory investment while supporting business growth.This role requires deep expertise in supply planning, inventory management, lifecycle planning, and data analytics. The successful candidate will combine strong business judgment with analytical rigor to develop scalable processes, actionable insights, and cross-functional strategies that reduce excess inventory, prevent obsolescence, and improve overall supply chain efficiency.Only Oracle brings together the data, infrastructure, applications, and expertise to power everything from industry innovations to life-saving care. And with AI embedded across our products and services, we help customers turn that promise into a better future for all. Discover your potential at a company leading the way in AI and cloud solutions that impact billions of lives.True innovation starts when everyone is empowered to contribute. That’s why we’re committed to growing a workforce that promotes opportunities for all with competitive benefits that support our people with flexible medical, life insurance, and retirement options. 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Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.Disclaimer:Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations onlyUS: Hiring Range in USD from: $102,300 to $209,500 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion2. Short term disability and long term disability3. Life insurance and AD&D4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.9. 11 paid holidays10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.11. Paid parental leave12. Adoption assistance13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan14. Financial planning and group legal15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insuranceThe role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.Career Level - IC4Excess & Obsolete (E&O) Program ManagementOwn the end-to-end E&O inventory management program across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's global supply chain.Develop strategies to proactively identify, monitor, and reduce excess and obsolete inventory exposure.Establish governance, reporting, and operational processes supporting enterprise-wide E&O management.Partner with planning organizations to integrate E&O considerations into supply planning and purchasing decisions.Drive continuous improvements that reduce inventory write-offs while maintaining supply continuity.Inventory Risk ManagementAnalyze inventory trends to identify aging inventory, excess purchases, demand shifts, and lifecycle risks.Develop mitigation strategies including inventory redeployment, supplier returns, alternate use opportunities, engineering changes, and disposition planning.Partner with Engineering and Product teams to evaluate component substitutions and reuse opportunities.Monitor inventory health across multiple product families and infrastructure programs.Support executive reviews by highlighting key inventory risks and recommended corrective actions.Analytics & ReportingDevelop executive dashboards, KPIs, and scorecards measuring inventory health, E&O exposure, inventory aging, excess inventory, and financial impact.Perform root cause analysis to identify drivers of excess inventory and recommend long-term corrective actions.Provide regular reporting and executive summaries to Supply Chain leadership and Finance.Build predictive analytics that identify future E&O risks before they materialize.Leverage data to improve inventory visibility and support informed business decisions.Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner closely with:Supply PlanningProcurementCommodity ManagementManufacturing OperationsEngineeringFinanceLogisticsData Center OperationsInfluence planning strategies that balance inventory investment, customer demand, and deployment schedules.Facilitate cross-functional reviews to resolve excess inventory and optimize material utilization.Serve as the primary point of contact for enterprise E&O initiatives.Process ImprovementDevelop standardized methodologies for inventory classification, aging analysis, and E&O reporting.Improve inventory governance through automation, data quality improvements, and standardized business processes.Identify opportunities to improve planning parameters, forecasting accuracy, and lifecycle management practices.Document best practices and operational procedures supporting inventory optimization.Financial StewardshipPartner with Finance to evaluate inventory reserves, write-off exposure, and financial reporting.Support quarterly inventory reviews and reserve assessments.Develop strategies that improve inventory turns while reducing excess inventory liabilities.Measure and communicate the financial impact of E&O reduction initiatives.Required QualificationsExperience8+ years of experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, materials planning, operations planning, or supply chain program management.Demonstrated experience managing excess and obsolete inventory programs or inventory optimization initiatives.Strong understanding of supply planning, procurement, demand planning, and inventory control processes.Experience leading cross-functional initiatives without direct management responsibility.Experience supporting large-scale technology, manufacturing, hardware, or cloud infrastructure supply chains preferred.Technical SkillsAdvanced proficiency in inventory analytics and supply chain reporting.Strong SQL and Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Tableau, Oracle Analytics Cloud, or similar visualization tools preferred.Experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud SCM, Oracle ERP, or comparable enterprise planning systems.Strong understanding of:Inventory lifecycle managementMaterial Requirements Planning (MRP)Supply planningDemand planningInventory optimizationInventory aging analysisForecasting methodologiesExperience using data analytics to drive operational decision-making.Professional SkillsExceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.Strong financial acumen with the ability to evaluate inventory investment and cost impacts.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Ability to influence stakeholders across planning, engineering, procurement, finance, and operations.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Self-directed with a continuous improvement mindset.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting hyperscale cloud infrastructure, data center operations, or hardware supply chains.Knowledge of inventory accounting, reserve methodologies, and inventory valuation principles.Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or operational excellence methodologies.Experience implementing inventory optimization tools or automation solutions.APICS CPIM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certification preferred.Experience developin