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Business Analysis Manager

Cisco

Skills

Required

  • Chain Operations
  • end-to-end planning processes
  • supply chain financials
  • product life-cycle management
  • supply chain modeling

Preferred

  • Margin
  • Revenue Forecasting
  • interlock

About 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.

Responsibilities

  • You’ll Do Margin & Revenue Forecasting: Manage corporate revenue planning and interlock processes across Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain Finance, and Corporate Finance.
  • Develop complex scenario-based models to project bookings, backlog, build, ship, and Factory Shipped revenue to derive accurate margin profiles.
  • Perform deep-dive analyses to identify key business drivers, trends, and patterns.
  • Translate complex datasets into actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making and business value cases.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to rationalize systems, tools, and data architecture.
  • Drive automation and process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of corporate business planning.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, providing technical expertise to interpret market challenges, mitigate risks, and optimize tactical and strategic plans.
  • Lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Define business requirements, model data flows, and negotiate alignment across internal and external stakeholders to ensure operational excellence.
  • Provide guidance and direction to team members, fostering a culture of analytical rigor and continuous improvement.
  • You’ll Work With You will partner across Supply Chain, Finance, and Operations, engaging with stakeholders ranging from early-career talent to executive leadership.
  • Success in this role requires the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics, actively listen to partner requirements, and influence outcomes that align with Cisco’s strategic goals.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of experience, or Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience in Supply Chain Operations, Finance, or a related field.
  • Proven expertise in end-to-end planning processes, supply chain financials, product life-cycle management, and supply chain modeling.
  • Exceptional analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to solve ambiguous, data-intensive problems.
  • Strong track record of leading cross-functional teams, managing commitments, and holding partners accountable to shared goals.
  • Proficiency in building robust, user-friendly scenario planning models that connect operational actions to strategic business outcomes.

Preferred

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to convey complex insights to high-level stakeholders.
  • Why Cisco?