Program Manager, Supply Chain and Inventory
Job Summary
As a Program Manager at Google, you'll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects related to supply chain and inventory management. Responsibilities include developing and implementing inventory control strategies, presenting recommendations to leadership, optimizing safety stock, and utilizing advanced analytics (statistical modeling, SQL) to evaluate supply chain performance. You will collaborate with teams to resolve issues, drive process improvements, and implement new capabilities. The role requires strong project management skills, experience in supply chain management and advanced analytics, and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams. This position is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Must Have
- Bachelor's degree in CS/Statistics or equivalent
- 2+ years project management experience
- Supply Chain Management expertise
- Advanced analytics skills (statistical modeling, SQL)
- Inventory control strategy development
- Stakeholder communication & collaboration
Good to Have
- MBA or related Master's degree
- Experience in data modeling, forecasting, business insights
- Knowledge of project management tools
Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science/ statistics or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience managing projects.
- Experience in Supply Chain Management, Program Management and advanced analytics.
Preferred qualifications:
- MBA or Master's degree in Business Process Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or in a related field.
- Experience in data modeling, trend analysis, statistics, forecasting, or business insights.
- Knowledge of the tools and elements of project management.
- Ability to be an influential member of an integrated team composed of both technical and non-technical members.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
About the job
A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement inventory control strategies to minimize costs and optimize inventory levels while meeting customer service targets.
- Present inventory recommendations to leadership, drive decision-making, and ensure clear communication with stakeholders across the supply chain.
- Own safety stock optimization, inventory projections, metrics, and reporting for leadership reviews, including leading forums to discuss inventory initiatives and performance.
- Utilize advanced analytics (statistical modeling, SQL, etc.) to evaluate the supply chain's ability to meet demand and provide data insights.
- Collaborate with teams to resolve supply chain issues, drive process improvements, and implement new capabilities.