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Overview The Cloud Operations + Innovation (CO+I) organization is the engine that powers Microsoft's cloud services. The DC Demand Planning Team is looking for a talented Group Demand Planner to join our team. This role is responsible for driving best practices in data analysis and demand forecasting to support executive decisions and facilitate strategic recommendations through deep partnerships throughout all of Microsoft.   This role will be responsible for analyzing future data center demands leveraging a variety of statistical and data analyses to balance customer and engineering requirements in order to optimize demand plans for supply execution. In addition, to identifying potential optimizations, this role will be responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, and finance teams to evaluate and recommend potential solutions, delivering robust analysis and recommendations to partners and executives. This role requires strong technical depth, operational rigor, and the ability to influence across organizational boundaries without direct authority.Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day. Responsibilities Owns regional data center demand optimization planning and strategy. Operates independently across highly complex, cross-organizational initiatives, translating demand signals into executable supply and infrastructure plans.<ul><li>Support data center demand planning for new region expansions and launches. </li><li>Manage total DC demand across geographies, owning the optimization of the demand plan in order to balance key infrastructure dependencies </li><li>Deliver demand planning analysis and recommendations in S&OP rhythms</li><li>Identify, evaluate, and implement planning improvements drawing on statistical methods, demand planning principles, S&OP best practices, and emerging software technology capabilities.</li><li>Manage key relationships across a cross functional set of stakeholders to ensure we collaboratively improve, adapt, and adopt our processes and support software systems to support business requirements.</li></ul> Embody our <a href="https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.microsoft.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fculture&data=04%7C01%7Closmit%40microsoft.com%7C27f2181d96804234953708d8f3b22d06%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C637527293867872556%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=QnmEU%2BvawaPM5eEUL1FxWPmhizgKnDLFj6dlUTOWRB0%3D&reserved=0">culture</a> and <a href="https://nam06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fabout%2Fcorporate-values&data=04%7C01%7Closmit%40microsoft.com%7C27f2181d96804234953708d8f3b22d06%7C72f988bf86f141af91ab2d7cd011db47%7C1%7C0%7C637527293867882502%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=p3lkWaIXzH3t9t1hS9bOfKhtDFWPj6gi8zZU94LWRso%3D&reserved=0">values</a>. Qualifications Required/Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics, or related field AND 3+ years demand/supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing, or related experience OR Master's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Supply Chain Analytics, or related field AND 1+ years supply planning, operations, supply chain, indirect supply planning, technology-related supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing, or related experience OR equivalent experience.</li><li>Proven experience leading complex, cross‑team technical programs.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage execution in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership</li></ul>Additional or Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Passionate about Cloud Computing and willing to dive into in-depth technical discussions.</li><li>Project Management experience managing the implementation of a medium to large Supply Chain Systems projects, including forecasting, demand planning, supply planning, purchasing / sourcing</li><li>Experience in Demand planning and/or Supply chain management and good understanding of different supply chain models and being able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.</li><li>Technical certifications relevant to data analysis/BI </li></ul>Background Check Requirements: Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings: <ul><li>Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.</li></ul>#COICareers | #EPCCareers | #DCDCareers Demand Planning M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $116,900 - $203,600 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $148,400 - $222,600 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: <a href="https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay">https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay</a> This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. <hr> Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. 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