Sr. Supply Chain Product Manager

Our Mission

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

Who We Are

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

We believe collaboration thrives in person. That’s why most of our teams work from the office full time, with flexibility when it’s needed. This model supports real-time problem-solving, stronger relationships, and the kind of precision that drives great outcomes.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a highly motivated and strategically-minded Senior Supply Chain Product Manager to join our fast-growing World-Wide Operations team. This is a high-visibility, individual contributor role for a professional who thrives on product ownership and high-stakes execution. You will be the primary lead for ensuring E2E supply continuity for sustaining products and production revenue, acting as the strategic "connective tissue" between internal stakeholders and our EMS partner. We are looking for a "take-charge" leader who can navigate complexity, leverage emerging AI technologies, and drive results with minimal supervision. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Supply Chain Product Management and is based at our headquarters in Santa Clara, CA.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the E2E supply continuity of assigned product portfolios, ensuring the manufacturing engine is tuned to meet the Planning team's gross plan without friction.

• Orchestrate EMS partner/CM communication and deliverables, optimizing the partnership to ensure key product metrics and revenue targets are exceeded.

• Act as the primary liaison between internal teams (Engineering, Quality, TechOps) and EMS partners, leading the resolution of complex product issues, including re-spins, qualifications, and quality excursions.

• Partner with the SCMM team on materials CTB (Clear-to-Build) frameworks, identifying long-range risks and designing sophisticated mitigation plans to prevent supply gaps.

• Transform manual data collection into automated, real-time reporting architectures and lead the implementation of AI-driven insights and predictive analytics to identify supply bottlenecks, optimize production throughput, and improve commit accuracy.

• Own and monitor Supply Chain KPIs (Commit Accuracy, Attainment QTD), presenting executive summaries and strategic recovery plans during Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) using automated dashboards.

• Serve as a primary consultant on crucial projects that impact assigned products, analyzing data and making critical, independent decisions that align with the company’s strategic objectives.

• Identify operational gaps and implement industry best practices and automation to improve overall supply chain scalability.

• Lead the product transition from NPI to Sustaining, ensuring a flawless Transfer of Information (TOI) and setting the foundation for long-term manufacturing success.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 8-10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Product Management, Program Management, or Operations/Manufacturing.

• Demonstrated experience in automating complex reports and utilizing AI/Machine Learning frameworks to optimize supply execution, identify fulfillment risks, or resolve manufacturing bottlenecks.

• Proven track record of managing and influencing Contract Manufacturing/EMS providers for high-complexity, custom-designed hardware.

• Demonstrated ability to influence others and facilitate agreements among diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

• A "take-charge" attitude with the ability to work with limited direction and handle high-pressure scenarios with common sense and sound business judgment.

• Strong knowledge of SAP, Arena, and advanced Tableau (or similar BI tools) for reporting automation and translating complex data into actionable operational strategies.

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex supply chain concepts to various levels of leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Contract Manufacturing Management (Technical problem solving, KPIs, Commits, Capacity)

• Product Scope (Hardware Sustaining lifecycle management and NPI)

• AI, Process and Reporting Automation (Analytics)

• Leadership and able to take charge

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$114,000.00 - $186,000.00/yr

Our Commitment

We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at  accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.