Capacity Planning Engineer

About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. We realize people do not fit into neat boxes. We are looking for curious and empathetic individuals who are committed to developing themselves and learning new skills, and we are ready to help you do that. We cannot complete our mission without building a diverse and inclusive team. We hire the best people based on an evaluation of their potential and support them throughout their time at Cloudflare. Come join us Location: Lisbon, Portugal Contract Type This role is offered as a Fixed-Term Contract for one year. Role We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Capacity Planning Engineer to join our Infrastructure Capacity Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for aligning Cloudflare’s supply planning strategy with infrastructure capacity needs. You will ensure the right amount of compute, networking, and storage resources are available at the right time and in the right locations to support Cloudflare’s global infrastructure expansion. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the scaling of Cloudflare's infrastructure and services. You will collaborate cross-functionally with teams from Supply Chain, Network Engineering, Infrastructure Operations, Finance, and Procurement to drive operational excellence, reduce costs, and ensure that Cloudflare continues to deliver performance at scale. Key Responsibilities Manage supply plans to keep inventory optimized, shorten lead times, and make sure suppliers can support Cloudflare's growth. Handle capacity planning to ensure hardware is deployed efficiently, meeting performance, cost, and time goals. Work with procurement to develop sourcing strategies that lower supply chain risks and align with our business goals and budget. Team up with Infrastructure Operations and Data Center teams to speed up deployment timelines and ensure critical infrastructure is delivered on time. Build and maintain models to predict infrastructure needs based on business growth and traffic trends. Help scale the team's capabilities by bringing in new tools and methods to improve the planning and deployment process. Identify and solve risks related to supply chain issues or capacity shortages to ensure continuous scaling. Provide clear, data-based insights and recommendations to senior members and leadership to improve planning and resource use. Qualifications 2+ years of experience in supply planning, capacity planning, demand planning, or a related field. Strong analytical skills with experience in supply planning, optimizing supply chains, and running scenario models in complex settings. Proficiency in data tools like Excel and SQL, and experience with planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar). Excellent teamwork and communication skills to work effectively with teams across different departments and global locations. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, and constantly look for ways to improve processes. Clear written and verbal communication skills to explain complex ideas simply to all levels of the organization. What Makes Cloudflare Special? We’re not just a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company. We’re a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company with a soul. Fundamental to our mission to help build a better Internet is protecting the free and open Internet. Project Galileo Since 2014, we've equipped more than 2,400 journalism and civil society organizations in 111 countries with powerful tools to defend themselves against attacks that would otherwise censor their work, technology already used by Cloudflare’s enterprise customers—at no cost. 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