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About Zscaler
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation to ensure our customers can be more agile efficient resilient and secure. As an AI-forward enterprise we are constantly pushing the envelope leveraging the world’s largest security data lake to power our cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform. This innovation protects our customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users devices and applications in any location.
Here impact in your role matters more than title and trust is built on results. We say impact over activity. We seek innovators who actively use AI to amplify their impact and who thrive in an environment where we leverage intelligent systems to stay ahead of evolving threats. We believe in transparency and value constructive honest debate—we’re focused on getting to the best ideas faster. We build high-performing teams that can make an impact quickly and with high quality. To do this we are building a culture of execution centered on customer obsession collaboration ownership and accountability.
We value high-impact high-accountability with a sense of urgency where you’re enabled to do your best work and embrace your potential. If you’re driven by purpose thrive on solving complex challenges and want to be part of the team that’s helping to secure the AI age we invite you to bring your talents to Zscaler and help shape the future of cybersecurity.
We are looking for a Sr. Supply Chain Operations Manager to join our Cloud Ops team. This is a Hybrid role based onsite in San Jose three days a week reporting to the Senior Director ZTE Supply Chain and Logistics. We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Operations Manager to join our fast-paced dynamic global data center team. You will be responsible for supplier selection and relationship management across various categories including integrators VARs and OEMs while overseeing and managing inventory at both supplier and data center locations across global regions.
What you’ll do (Role Expectations)
- Drive global supplier relationship management to ensure operational excellence and strategic partnership health
- Lead sourcing initiatives across critical categories including integrators VARs and OEMs
- Execute cost optimization strategies to maximize value and efficiency across the supply chain
- Manage comprehensive planning and forecasting cycles to support global data center demands
- Provide rigorous inventory oversight at supplier and data center locations to ensure global availability
Who You Are (Success Profile)
- You act like an owner. Your passion for the mission fuels your bias for action. You operate with integrity because you genuinely care about the outcome. You adapt to what’s needed navigating seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
- You are a problem-solver. You seek out challenges because you are energized by finding solutions knowing that solving the hard problems delivers the biggest impact.
- You are a high-trust collaborator. You are ambitious for the team not just yourself. You embrace our challenge culture by giving and receiving ongoing feedback—knowing that candor delivered with clarity and respect is the truest form of teamwork and the fastest way to earn trust.
- You operate with urgency. You understand that in a high-growth environment speed and quality are not mutually exclusive. You have a relentless focus on execution and a bias for action delivering high-impact results quickly to win for the customer and the team.
- You are data-driven. You use data and analytics to find the truth measure what matters and guide informed decisions. You value evidence over assumptions replacing "I think" with "I know" to drive better outcomes.
What We’re Looking for (Minimum Qualifications)
- Significant hands-on experience managing global supply chain operations
- Proven track record in strategic supplier management and partnership development
- Demonstrated expertise in forecasting and planning within complex organizational structures
- Direct experience in inventory sizing and multi-location inventory management
- Strong background in driving and measuring supplier performance management
What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)
- A history of flawless operational execution in high-growth fast-paced environments
- Advanced influencing skills with a proven ability to drive results across organizational boundaries
- High degree of technical savvy regarding supply chain systems and data center infrastructure
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At Zscaler we are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve and the customers we work with. We foster an inclusive environment that values all backgrounds and perspectives emphasizing collaboration and belonging. Join us in our mission to make doing business seamless and secure.
Our Benefits program is one of the most important ways we support our employees. Zscaler proudly offers comprehensive and inclusive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families throughout their life stages including:
- Various health plans
- Time off plans for vacation and sick time
- Parental leave options
- Retirement options
- Education reimbursement
- In-office perks and more!
Learn more about Zscaler’s Future of Work strategy hybrid working model and benefits here.
By applying for this role you adhere to applicable laws regulations and Zscaler policies including those related to security and privacy standards and guidelines.
Zscaler is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We strive to create a workplace where employees are treated with respect and have the chance to succeed. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions) age national origin sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. See more information by clicking on the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal link.
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What We Do
Zscaler accelerates digital transformation so our customers can be more agile efficient resilient and secure. Our cloud native Zero Trust Exchange platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users devices and applications in any location.
Why Work With Us
Our impact comes from how we work—every day in every decision as one team. Our values and leadership principles are more than words; they're our operating system. They fuel a culture of execution where trust transparency and accountability help us deliver meaningful results for our customers colleagues and our company. www.zscaler.com/culture
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