Business Analyst

Round 1: Technical Interview → Round 2: Business Case Study → Round 3: HR (based on company knowledge)

Cisco's work culture is collaborative, innovative, and customer-centric. The company provides a dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages growth and learning. Employees can expect opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and networking.

Cisco's interview process typically involves a combination of technical and business case studies. Candidates can expect to be asked questions on supply chain management, inventory management, analytics, and AI/ML. The company looks for candidates with strong analytical skills, business acumen, and communication skills.

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. 1–4 years of experience in supply chain management, with experience in high-tech or AI-driven environments preferred.

Cisco is a global technology company focused on networking, security, cloud, collaboration, observability, and AI-enabled infrastructure. The company's India operations include major engineering and technology teams in Bengaluru. Cisco's current India careers information describes the Bengaluru campus as a major technology location and highlights opportunities involving AI and collaboration across global teams. The Business Analyst position is part of Cisco's inventory management organization. The team is a globally distributed organization responsible for managing partner inventory and Cisco hub inventory. This makes the position different from a traditional IT Business Analyst role. The primary domain is supply chain and inventory management, while analytics, AI, automation, and business intelligence are used to improve operational decision-making. The Business Analyst will be part of Cisco's global inventory management team, supporting the management of partner inventory and Cisco hub inventory. The role combines supply chain knowledge with analytics and technology. You will help analyze inventory data, identify operational risks, track key performance indicators, and provide management with actionable insights. Artificial intelligence is a major component of the role. Candidates will be expected to leverage AI and advanced analytics to identify potential supply chain disruptions and support predictive decision-making. The role also involves identifying opportunities where AI/ML and automation can streamline supply chain workflows. This makes the position particularly relevant for professionals who have experience in supply chain management but also want to move toward data-driven and AI-enabled business analysis. Key Responsibilities: * Use AI and advanced analytics to improve supply chain processes. * Apply analytical techniques to identify and manage supply chain risks. * Support predictive models designed to anticipate potential disruptions. * Help develop contingency plans based on analytical findings. * Identify opportunities to improve supply chain efficiency through automation. * Support the integration of AI and machine learning into supply chain processes. * Lead or contribute to initiatives that digitize and streamline inventory workflows. * Define key performance indicators for inventory management. * Track supply chain and inventory KPIs on an ongoing basis. * Prepare reports and updates for management. * Analyze inventory performance and identify trends or anomalies. * Communicate insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders. * Work with large and complex datasets to support supply chain decisions. * Develop scenario analyses and simulations where appropriate. * Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in a global environment. * Support data-driven improvements to inventory planning and supply chain operations. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Candidates should have 1–4 years of experience in supply chain management, with experience in high-tech or AI-driven environments preferred. The role is therefore not a conventional fresher Business Analyst position. Candidates with practical supply chain experience who have developed strong analytical capabilities are more closely aligned with the stated requirements. Professionals who have worked with inventory management, demand planning, supply chain analytics, procurement analytics, or high-tech operations can consider this opportunity. The combination of supply chain, inventory management, analytics, automation, and AI provides a distinctive career path. Candidates can develop skills applicable to several future roles, including Supply Chain Business Analyst, Supply Chain Data Analyst, Supply Chain Analytics Consultant, Inventory Analyst, Supply Chain Planning Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, AI/ML Supply Chain Analyst, Supply Chain Analytics Manager, and Program Manager. Why Join Cisco? Cisco is investing heavily in AI and positioning AI as an important part of its technology and engineering strategy. Its India careers site highlights AI development, global collaboration, and continued learning opportunities for employees. For this particular role, the combination of supply chain, inventory management, analytics, automation, and AI provides a distinctive career path. Candidates can develop skills applicable to several future roles, including Supply Chain Business Analyst, Supply Chain Data Analyst, Supply Chain Analytics Consultant, Inventory Analyst, Supply Chain Planning Analyst, Business Intelligence Analyst, AI/ML Supply Chain Analyst, Supply Chain Analytics Manager, and Program Manager.