Senior Supply Chain Manager

Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting‑edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place. Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real‑world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real‑time problem‑solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes. Job Summary Your Impact Product Lifecycle Stewardship: Drive the E2E supply continuity of assigned product portfolios, ensuring the manufacturing engine is tuned to meet the Planning team’s gross plan without friction. Strategic Partner Management: Orchestrate EMS partner/CM communication and deliverables. You aren’t just monitoring execution; you are optimizing the partnership to ensure key product metrics and revenue targets are exceeded. Cross‑Functional Command: Act as the primary liaison between internal teams (Engineering, Quality, TechOps) and EMS partners. You will lead the resolution of complex product issues, including re‑spins, qualifications, and quality excursions. Proactive Risk Mitigation: Partner with the SCMM team on materials CTB (Clear‑to‑Build) frameworks. You will identify long‑range risks and design sophisticated mitigation plans to prevent supply gaps. Reporting Automation & AI Utilization: Transform manual data collection into automated, real‑time reporting architectures. You will lead the implementation of AI‑driven insights and predictive analytics to identify supply bottlenecks, optimize production throughput, and improve commit accuracy. KPI Governance & Narrative: Own and monitor Supply Chain KPIs (Commit Accuracy, Attainment QTD). You will be responsible for presenting executive summaries and strategic recovery plans during Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR), utilizing automated dashboards to drive data‑backed narratives. High‑Level Advisory: Serve as a primary consultant on crucial projects that impact assigned products. You must have the ability to analyze data and make critical, independent decisions that align with the company’s strategic objectives. Process Evolution: Identify operational gaps and implement industry best practices and automation. You will drive the implementation of solutions that fill process gaps and improve overall supply chain scalability. NPI to Sustaining Leadership: Lead the product transition from NPI to Sustaining. You will ensure a flawless Transfer of Information (TOI) and set the foundation for long‑term manufacturing success. Qualifications Your Experience Tenure: Bachelor’s degree required; 8‑10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Product Management, Program Management, or Operations/Manufacturing. AI & Automation Proficiency: Demonstrated experience in automating complex reports and utilizing AI/Machine Learning frameworks to optimize supply execution, identify fulfillment risks, or resolve manufacturing bottlenecks. EMS Expertise: Proven track record of managing and influencing Contract Manufacturing/EMS providers for high‑complexity, custom‑designed hardware. Strategic Influence: Demonstrated ability to influence others and facilitate agreements among diverse stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment. Independent Drive: A “take‑charge” attitude with the ability to work with limited direction and handle high‑pressure scenarios with common sense and sound business judgment. Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of SAP, Arena, and advanced Tableau (or similar BI tools) for reporting automation. You should be comfortable translating complex data into actionable operational strategies. Communication: Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex supply chain concepts to various levels of leadership. Preferred Skills Contract Manufacturing Management (Technical problem solving, KPIs, Commits, Capacity) Product Scope (Hardware Sustaining lifecycle management and NPI) AI, Process and Reporting Automation (Analytics) Leadership and able to take charge Compensation Disclosure The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non‑sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here ( . $114,000.00 - $186,000.00/yr Our Commitment We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io . Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr