Business Architect- Supply Chain

The application window is expected to close on: 02/05/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. The application window is expected to close on 02/23/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. This role is remote. Meet the Team Component Central Operations (CCO) supports Cisco’s Silicon and Optical supply chains driving business transformation that delivers scalable, profitable growth. Our team's mission is to drive strategic alignment and operational excellence across the organization. We achieve this by applying our expertise in program management, data and analytics, and business architecture. We work in a fast-paced environment collaborating across global teams to enable strategic business outcomes. Your Impact Designing and implementing end-to-end supply chain transformations: Crafting strategies that optimize processes, enhance efficiency, and drive business value. Using data to inform decisions: Applying sophisticated analytics to uncover insights, predict trends, and optimize supply chain performance. Driving multi-functional alignment: Collaborating with diverse teams to ensure flawless execution and achieve strategic objectives. Shaping the future of technology: Contributing to the evolution of Cisco's supply chain, ensuring we remain at the groundbreaking of innovation. Work with senior leadership to develop and refine the strategic roadmap for our optics manufacturing business unit. Identify, map and analyze the key business capabilities required to implement the strategic roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals. Design, document, and optimize business processes related to optical module builds, from design through to final product delivery. Implement industry standards to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve time-to-market for silicon products Collaborate with IT teams to ensure that technology infrastructure and applications support business process and strategic goals Ensure effective data management practices, including data integrity, quality, and accessibility, to support decision-making processes Work closely with R&D, Manufacturing Engineering, Marketing, and Business Operations teams to ensure alignment and integration of business processes Collaborate with external partners and suppliers to optimize supply chain processes and ensure seamless integration with operations Develop and supervise key performance indicators to measure the efficiency of the business process and initiatives Find opportunities for continuous improvement and lead initiatives to drive operational excellence. Deploy and support B2B messaging solutions to automate Oracle manufacturing and inventory transactions. Minimum Qualifications +10 years of semiconductor manufacturing experience is required. 5+ years of experience in business architecture, business transformation or related field. Solid understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes, supply chain dynamics, and industry-specific technologies Documented experience in leading systems implementations and/or integrations. Experience using and supporting multiple ERP modules: manufacturing, inventory, fulfillment, BOMs, Routes, work orders, procurement, master data Experience in enabling and supporting B2B manufacturing, procurement, and inventory transactions with partners, OSATs, and 3PLs. Expert proficiency in communication and facilitation at a working and executive leve. Willingness to travel as needed to support business objectives and collaboration with partners and suppliers Preferred Qualifications Experience with Project Management, Waterfall, & Agile Methodologies. Optical module manufacturing experience. SiOps 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 y ... (truncated, view full listing at source)