About the role

Supply chain operations leader optimizing global production, suppliers, and product lifecycles for Ciena’s high-performance networking solutions. Driving manufacturing readiness, supply assurance, and cross-functional execution.

Responsibilities

Lead extended operations teams across all product lifecycle phases, including research and development, new product introduction, sustaining operations, and end of life
Partner cross functionally with product engineering, capacity planning, test engineering, and other stakeholders to improve yield, cost, and supply assurance
Define and execute global supply chain strategies that deliver cost-optimized, reliable products aligned with business and customer commitments
Drive contract manufacturers to achieve output plans by resolving constraints related to capacity, yield, quality, and Clear to Build readiness
Establish and manage safety stock strategies and escalate material risks to Global Commodity Management partners to mitigate supply disruptions
Generate manufacturing plans and ensure supplier readiness to support new product ramps and sustained volume production
Measure supplier performance through key performance indicators and lead mitigation strategies to minimize customer impact

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field
5+ years of experience in operations or supply chain management within a global, multi-site environment
Demonstrated expertise in supply planning, manufacturing operations, and supplier management
Experience supporting new product introduction and collaborating with product engineering teams
Working knowledge of telecommunications technologies and hardware-based product lifecycles
Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional and virtual teams without direct authority
Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments
Experience working with outsourced manufacturing and global contract manufacturers
Exposure to cost modeling, inventory optimization, and material liability management
Experience navigating supply chain disruptions and complex global logistics
Comfort working across time zones and supporting off-hours collaboration when required

Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Participation in DCPP (Canada) with company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Vacation time
Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence in accordance with applicable laws
Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus