Job Description
Microsoft is looking for a strategic and analytical leader to join the Xbox Supply Chain team within the Microsoft Devices Operations (MDO) organization. Our team is responsible for driving end-to-end supply chain strategies and performance to enable the business to meet its objectives for Xbox physical products.
Senior Games Software Supply Strategist will lead development and oversee execution of global supply positioning strategies across all stages of the product lifecycle, ensuring that inventory is positioned to deliver working capital, cost, and service goals. You will be working closely with Games Studios, Product Marketing, Finance, and various functions within Supply Chain to establish and manage the supply plan of record. Each day will bring new challenges, and you will be continually looking for ways to drive business profitability by planning and executing a predictable, reliable, and low-cost supply chain.
The Games Supply Strategist balances demand volatility inherent in entertainment media with cost-efficient production and distribution, ensuring titles are available at retail for launch windows while minimizing excess inventory and obsolescence risk. This is a high-impact individual contributor role where decisions directly affect title launch success, working capital, and player experience across millions of units annually
The ideal candidate must possess exceptional analytical capabilities, deep supply chain knowledge, and a proven track record of improving business performance by driving cross-functional alignment and influencing diverse stakeholders.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end supply strategy for Xbox physical game media across all global markets and retail channels.
Drive demand-supply alignment for new title launches in partnership with Xbox Game Studios and third-party publishers.
Monitor inventory health and aged stock exposure; lead disposition actions for underperforming titles.
Develop and maintain demand forecasting models that account for digital-vs-physical mix shift trends.
Coordinate cross-functionally with logistics, finance, and channel teams to optimize supply/order execution and cost-to-serve.
Manage S&OP cycles with games-specific supply inputs, risks, and capacity constraints.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase agility as the physical media portfolio evolves.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Operations, Finance, or related field AND 6+ years experience in data science/analytics, engineering, industrial engineering, supply chain, operations, or project management with a supply chain or operations field
- OR equivalent experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Operations, Finance, or related field AND 6+ years experience in data science/analytics, engineering, or project management with a supply chain or operations field
- OR Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Operations, or related field AND 8+ years experience in data science/analytics, engineering, or project management with a supply chain or operations field
- OR equivalent experience.
- Experience in supply and demand management.
- Ability to collaborate across diverse stakeholders, including cross-functional teams and partners.
- Demonstrated analytical and process improvement skills
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Integrated Business Planning IC4 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $97,600.00 - $188,400.00 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 $125,000.00 - $206,400.00 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
This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. 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 with religious accommodations and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.