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Regional Planning Manager

Cisco
USA-RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jul 2026
💰 $186,700/yr($106,200/yr$186,700/yr)

About the role

The application window is expected to close on: 07/27/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

Cisco’s Global Planning organization is the heartbeat of our operations, driving the strategic alignment of demand, supply, and finance to optimize procurement, production, and fulfillment. We ensure reliable product delivery for our customers and improve value for Cisco in any market environment. Within this organization, our Sales Planning team serves as the vital bridge to our customers. We engage directly with strategic accounts to capture forecasts, understand technology roadmaps, and gauge market sentiment. By orchestrating across internal and external partners, we deliver optimal business outcomes and fuel sustainable growth for Cisco.


Your Impact

As a Regional Planning Manager, you will drive a world-class supply chain experience for Cisco’s largest and most strategic customers by establishing governance frameworks, metrics, and standards for planning and fulfillment process optimization. You will cultivate deep relationships with customer leadership and translate complex strategy into execution by capturing long-horizon forecasts and technology transition roadmaps. By using advanced analytics and business process modeling, you will provide critical data inputs that empower our demand and supply planning teams to implement end-to-end supply chain strategies. You will partner with senior leaders across Sales, Finance, and Operations to align operational strategy with business planning, while building organizational capability through collaborative leadership and coaching. Ultimately, you will shape process improvement strategies, prioritize initiatives, and embed best practices across regions to ensure scalable and consistent execution.


Minimum Qualifications

  •  Minimum of 7 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, or Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), with a preference for customer-facing roles with Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.

  • Demonstrated experience with Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) and product lifecycle management processes.

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience orchestrating planning across multiple functions (e.g., Business Units, Sales, Finance), supported by strong executive presence and partner management skills.

  • Proven experience in supply chain project and program management, including inventory management, sourcing strategies, and supply chain financials.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or MBA is strongly preferred.

  • Proven track record of managing multiple complex programs, navigating ambiguity, and driving consensus through high-level conflict resolution.

  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a global, cross-functional environment that values diverse perspectives and promotes inclusive teamwork.

  • Advanced proficiency in AI, supply chain management tools (e.g., Kinaxis), and complex data analysis.

Why Cisco? 

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. 

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. 

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $106,200.00 to $134,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

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