Microsoft Corporation
SAP Supply Chain Planning Software Engineering Manager
Microsoft Corporation, Austin, Texas, United States, 78703
Microsoft's Cloud business is expanding, and the Cloud Supply Chain (CSCP) organization is responsible for enabling the infrastructure underlying this growth including AI! CSCP's vision is to empower customers to achieve more by delivering Cloud Capacity Differentiated at Scale. Our mission is to deliver capacity for all cloud services predictably through intelligent systems driven by continuous learning and a world class organization. The CSCP Organization is responsible for traditional supply chain functions such as Plan, Source, Make, Deliver, but also manages supportability (spares), decommissioning and disposition of Data center assets worldwide. We deliver the core infrastructure and foundational technologies for Microsoft's over 200 online businesses including Bing, MSN, Office 365, Xbox Live, Skype, OneDrive and the Microsoft Azure platform for external customers. Our infrastructure is comprised of a large global portfolio of more than 200 datacenters supporting services for more than 1 billion customers in over 90 countries worldwide.
We are looking for a
**SAP Supply Chain Planning Software Engineering Manager**
for the Plan engineering team to join our organization to develop Supply Chain platform solutions that power Cloud and Devices supply chains for Microsoft. We are building solutions that transform our supply chains and gives Microsoft the ability to succeed in an ever-changing business environment. The team plays a critical role in enabling our business to scale through a digital and effective supply chain strategy leveraging the industry leading solutions. You will partner with business operations, product management, architects, engineers, and teams across the organization to lead the supply chain planning solution development and innovate in the areas of customer experience, sustainability, generative artificial intelligence (AI), automation of our processes and systems, data driven solutions, while continuously improving operational excellence (security, resiliency, scalability, costs). Successful candidates will have passion for people, engineering, and experience with SAP supply chain planning solutions. They should be able to combine their people and engineering skills with enthusiasm, ingenuity, results-orientation, and ability in working with the rest of the team.
Relocation assistance is available within the US.
**Responsibilities**
+ Lead & manage high performing team of SAP functional software engineers.
+ Provide coaching and leadership to team, including development of goals, objectives, and performance success criteria.
+ Aligns team's commitments with organizational strategic directions
+ Lead engineering of solution design of our integrated business planning processes (specifically SAP IBP S&OP, SAP IBP Demand Planning, SAP IBP Inventory, SAP IBP Response and Supply, Integration) ensuring they are always positioned to drive high-quality, reliable, systems enablement.
+ Champion modern engineering practices (Agile, Live Site, Telemetry, backlog grooming, etc.) and help evolve customer experience and value
+ Execute flawlessly - Big Bet project releases, Product Launches and other moments of truth
+ Drive service improvements through focus on automation and technical debt reduction.
+ Partner with peers on system performance, capacity management and scalability to ensure sustained service stability, SLAs and Business KPIs
+ Own SOX and Security Compliance for all relevant services
+ Partner with Solution Owners, Business stakeholders, Enterprise Architecture, SWE, SE in analyzing requirements, analyzing impacts, proposing designs, fleshing these out to detailed designs, and finally driving the designs to completion through feature Team.
+ Engage with business process units and work closely with upstream and downstream application owners to effectively build a 'trusted advisor' relationship with these teams through consistent on-time, on-budget delivery
+ Build cross-team coordination and a community with other engineers relating to challenges & opportunities in the areas of integration, quality, reliability, engineering efficiency, and customer experience.
+ Drive initiatives across team and organizational boundaries to rive clarity and alignment.
+ Research and stay updated with the latest industry best practices, SAP best practices, SAP product capabilities, and experiment with cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation.
+ Help solve large business problems at scale with technology. You will be responsible for end-to-end deliverables with a high degree of visibility.
+ Embody our Culture
(https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture)
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
+ OR equivalent experience.
+ 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, preferably in designing Integrated Business Planning processes (IBP) using SAP IBP, SAP IBP Sales & Operations Planning, SAP IBP Response & Supply, SAP IBP Demand Planning (DP), SAP Inventory Optimization, and Integration.
+ 5 + years of expereince in People Management, Solution OR Enterprise Architecture
+ 5 + years of experience in coordinating program development of computer software applications/systems/services from design through product release
**Other 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:
+ Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Prior experience with SAP HANA solutions, including S/4 HANA a plus.
+ Software engineering experience in Microsoft technologies viz., Azure Services
+ Understanding of Cloud Computing concepts and platforms
+ Experience using structured design and modeling techniques.
+ Experience with Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, E2E Test Automation, Telemetry
+ Familiarity with automation tools - Worksoft Certify, Power Apps Platform, Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI).
+ 5 years of experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Performance Optimization
Software Engineering M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 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 $180,400 - $294,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 20, 2024.
\#cscpjobs
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .
We are looking for a
**SAP Supply Chain Planning Software Engineering Manager**
for the Plan engineering team to join our organization to develop Supply Chain platform solutions that power Cloud and Devices supply chains for Microsoft. We are building solutions that transform our supply chains and gives Microsoft the ability to succeed in an ever-changing business environment. The team plays a critical role in enabling our business to scale through a digital and effective supply chain strategy leveraging the industry leading solutions. You will partner with business operations, product management, architects, engineers, and teams across the organization to lead the supply chain planning solution development and innovate in the areas of customer experience, sustainability, generative artificial intelligence (AI), automation of our processes and systems, data driven solutions, while continuously improving operational excellence (security, resiliency, scalability, costs). Successful candidates will have passion for people, engineering, and experience with SAP supply chain planning solutions. They should be able to combine their people and engineering skills with enthusiasm, ingenuity, results-orientation, and ability in working with the rest of the team.
Relocation assistance is available within the US.
**Responsibilities**
+ Lead & manage high performing team of SAP functional software engineers.
+ Provide coaching and leadership to team, including development of goals, objectives, and performance success criteria.
+ Aligns team's commitments with organizational strategic directions
+ Lead engineering of solution design of our integrated business planning processes (specifically SAP IBP S&OP, SAP IBP Demand Planning, SAP IBP Inventory, SAP IBP Response and Supply, Integration) ensuring they are always positioned to drive high-quality, reliable, systems enablement.
+ Champion modern engineering practices (Agile, Live Site, Telemetry, backlog grooming, etc.) and help evolve customer experience and value
+ Execute flawlessly - Big Bet project releases, Product Launches and other moments of truth
+ Drive service improvements through focus on automation and technical debt reduction.
+ Partner with peers on system performance, capacity management and scalability to ensure sustained service stability, SLAs and Business KPIs
+ Own SOX and Security Compliance for all relevant services
+ Partner with Solution Owners, Business stakeholders, Enterprise Architecture, SWE, SE in analyzing requirements, analyzing impacts, proposing designs, fleshing these out to detailed designs, and finally driving the designs to completion through feature Team.
+ Engage with business process units and work closely with upstream and downstream application owners to effectively build a 'trusted advisor' relationship with these teams through consistent on-time, on-budget delivery
+ Build cross-team coordination and a community with other engineers relating to challenges & opportunities in the areas of integration, quality, reliability, engineering efficiency, and customer experience.
+ Drive initiatives across team and organizational boundaries to rive clarity and alignment.
+ Research and stay updated with the latest industry best practices, SAP best practices, SAP product capabilities, and experiment with cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation.
+ Help solve large business problems at scale with technology. You will be responsible for end-to-end deliverables with a high degree of visibility.
+ Embody our Culture
(https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/about/corporate-values) and Values (https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/culture)
**Qualifications**
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
+ OR equivalent experience.
+ 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, preferably in designing Integrated Business Planning processes (IBP) using SAP IBP, SAP IBP Sales & Operations Planning, SAP IBP Response & Supply, SAP IBP Demand Planning (DP), SAP Inventory Optimization, and Integration.
+ 5 + years of expereince in People Management, Solution OR Enterprise Architecture
+ 5 + years of experience in coordinating program development of computer software applications/systems/services from design through product release
**Other 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:
+ Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Prior experience with SAP HANA solutions, including S/4 HANA a plus.
+ Software engineering experience in Microsoft technologies viz., Azure Services
+ Understanding of Cloud Computing concepts and platforms
+ Experience using structured design and modeling techniques.
+ Experience with Test Driven Development, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, E2E Test Automation, Telemetry
+ Familiarity with automation tools - Worksoft Certify, Power Apps Platform, Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI).
+ 5 years of experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Performance Optimization
Software Engineering M5 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $137,600 - $267,000 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 $180,400 - $294,000 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until November 20, 2024.
\#cscpjobs
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, 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. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations (https://careers.microsoft.com/v2/global/en/accessibility.html) .