E2E Business Architect

Role Overview

• The Component Supply Chain end to end Business Architect plays a crucial role in aligning business strategy with technology solutions across all supply chain domains.
• support a group of Business Architects and Business Analysts who analyze business processes, identify areas for improvement, and design optimized workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity.
• work with business leaders to align strategic business goals and work with your team to enable transformation.
• work with peers in Program Management, Data & Analytics to deliver capabilities as one integrated team across core Cisco supply chain functions.
• Defining the transformation roadmap for Component Supply Chain by aligning across business leaders to prioritize transformation scope.
• Designing and implementing end-to-end supply chain transformations by crafting strategies that optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and drive business value across the silicon and optics supply chains.
• Using data to inform decisions by applying advanced analytics to uncover insights, predict trends, and optimize supply chain performance.
• Contributing to the evolution of Cisco's component supply chain, ensuring we remain at the cutting edge of innovation in an AI driven world.
• Translate business strategy into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Mentor and coach team members to build skills in business architecture methodologies and tools.
• Define, communicate, and maintain business capability models, business process flows, and transformation roadmaps.
• Partner with business owners to prioritize business capabilities and transformation initiatives that drive value and competitive advantage.
• Establish governance and metrics to supervise progress and impact of business architecture activities.
• Facilitate workshops and design thinking sessions to identify business challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Support continuous improvement by finding opportunities to optimize business processes and capabilities.

Requirements

• 15 + years semiconductor experience with hands on experience in at least three of the following domains (Sourcing, Planning, Manufacturing, Fulfillment, Forward & Reverse Logistics, Quality, Inventory Management, Order Management, Product Lifecyle Management)
• 5+ years of experience in business architecture, business transformation or related field driving large transformation programs
• Leading systems implementations and/or integrations
• Experience in business process design, flow optimization and automation
• Solid understanding of semiconductor supply chain, supply chain dynamics, and industry-specific technologies
• Experience working with Foundry, OSAT, EMS, and 3PL partners to enable and scale the supply chain
• Expert proficiency in communication and facilitation at a working and executive level along with experience in Project Management, Waterfall, & Agile Methodologies
• Experience working in and transforming Oracle EBS or Oracle Cloud ERP.
• BS Degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management
• Experience in developing and deploying Generative AI, Agentic AI, and/or ML tools
• Experience implementing "Control Towers" that provide real-time data across the entire ecosystem
• Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and Total Quality Management (TQM) principles
• Experience using Six Sigma methods to tackle problems and optimize business processes.

Tech Stack

• Cloud
• ERP
• Oracle

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
• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year
• 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
• paid year-end holiday shutdown
• 4 paid days off for personal wellness
• Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
• annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
• grants of Cisco restricted stock units