Description
Based in San Jose, CA, this role is part of a globally distributed organisation responsible for enabling supply continuity and long-range capacity readiness.
As Director, Global Capacity Planning & Strategy, you will build and implement the long-term capacity strategy that supports Cisco's Silicon One business around the world.
Your Impact At Cisco, capacity is much more than manufacturing capability. It is a strategic advantage that enables growth, strengthens customer commitments, and helps bring innovative Silicon One technologies to market.
Working across foundries, advanced packaging providers, substrate suppliers, assembly, test, and other key manufacturing partners, you will help ensure that our supply network evolves alongside customer demand, technology roadmaps, and business priorities.
Reporting into Silicon Manufacturing Operations, you will partner across Cisco and our external ecosystem to anticipate opportunities, navigate constraints, and enable confident business decisions.
Global Capacity Strategy & Supplier Partnerships You will collaborate with strategic manufacturing partners across the semiconductor ecosystem to develop capacity strategies that support Cisco's long-term ambitions.
You will translate business plans, product roadmaps, and customer demand signals into clear capacity requirements and guide long-range reservation, allocation, and investment decisions.
Risk Management & Decision Support You will lead scenario modeling and risk analysis across wafer fabrication, advanced packaging, substrates, assembly, and test operations.
By identifying potential constraints early and evaluating alternatives, you will help the business respond quickly to technology transitions, demand shifts, supply disruptions, and growth opportunities.
AI & Digital Planning Transformation You will help accelerate Cisco's adoption of AI-enabled planning by combining human expertise with intelligent digital capabilities.
Through automation, predictive analytics, real-time insights, and scenario-based decision support, you will modernize planning processes and enhance how decisions are made across the organisation.
Global Leadership & Team Development You will lead and inspire a distributed team spanning regions, cultures, and time zones.
By creating an inclusive environment where different perspectives are valued, you will help individuals grow, contribute, and achieve their full potential.
Meet the Team You'll partner closely with Business Units, Product Operations, Demand & Supply Planning, Procurement, Finance, Manufacturing Operations, NPI/Ramp Planning, Test Engineering, Test Operations, and Engineering Leadership.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 15+ years of semiconductor manufacturing, supply chain, planning, or operations experience.
- 8+ years of experience leading global teams and cross-functional organisations.
- Experience working within highly outsourced semiconductor manufacturing environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Deep understanding of foundry, OSAT, advanced packaging, and substrate ecosystems.
- Expertise in capacity planning, supply planning, semiconductor manufacturing, supplier engagement, and integrated business planning.
- Experience advancing AI, automation, digital transformation, or sophisticated analytics capabilities.
- Strong executive communication skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and build positive relationships across the semiconductor ecosystem.
- MBA or advanced technical degree preferred.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Basic life insurance
- Paid time away (vacation, holidays, sick time)
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Salary Range: $224,200.00 - $283,600.00 per year (U.S. and/or Canada locations)