Global Supply Manager

Job Summary

Global Supply Management is a strategic organization responsible for enabling NetApp and customer success through disciplined supply planning and tactical execution.  As a member of the team, you will apply supply-planning expertise, utilize systems, and develop new tools—including AI-enabled analytics, automation, and reporting solutions—to support global material planning and supply pipelines. The role assures material availability and schedule fidelity, improves decision speed and visibility, and minimizes associated costs while ensuring solutions are accurate, scalable, secure, and aligned with business requirements. 

Essential Functions: 

• Apply supply-planning principles and data-driven insights to create, optimize, and communicate strategic supply plans 
• Utilize enterprise systems, business-intelligence platforms, and AI-enabled tools to manage supply, clearly communicate issues, automate repetitive tasks, and improve planning efficiency and data visibility 
• Apply practical knowledge of AI, analytics, and automation to develop tools, dashboards, and reporting that identify supply risks, improve forecast quality, and accelerate decision-making 
• Improve processes through systems-based automation and tools 
• Consumption, inventory, forecast, commit, and supply-performance reporting; use exception-based and predictive insights to identify imbalances and recommend corrective actions

Job Requirements

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex supply and analytical insights into clear business recommendations 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to assess data quality, recognize patterns, and convert insights into action 
• Quality orientation with attention to data accuracy, model and report validation, controls, traceability, and continuous improvement 
• Proficiency with MS Office and enterprise planning platforms such as SAP/Oracle, SAP IBP; experience with Tableau or Power BI and practical use of AI 
• General understanding of ERP/MRP and shop floor control systems, supply planning, inventory management, and production scheduling 
• Focus on continuous improvement 

Education & Experience

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience may be considered 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects is required 
• Demonstrated ability to utilize AI solutions to create reporting, generate dashboards and automate repetitive tasks