Global Sourcing Director - Supply and Demand Planning

Graphcore • Milpitas, CA

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About The Position

Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute, developing hardware, software, and systems infrastructure to unlock the next generation of AI breakthroughs and power the widespread adoption of AI solutions across every industry. As part of the SoftBank Group, Graphcore is a member of an elite family of companies responsible for some of the world’s most transformative technologies. The company's teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds, bringing a broad range of skills and perspectives, fostering a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability in logistics management, sourcing, or demand planning related to AI infrastructure or high-scale technology environments.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
• Strong expertise with forecasting, ERP systems, and supply planning tools such as SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, or Blue Yonder.
• Advanced analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex operational data to executive leadership.
• Experience leading cross-functional operational planning and process improvement initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills paired with the capacity to balance multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or MS complemented by comparable experience in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Python, or R for reporting and forecasting automation.
• Background in consumer electronics, AI infrastructure, or data center hardware environments.
• Professional certifications such as APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or PMP.
• Experience working in global sourcing and supply chain organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute end-to-end demand and supply plans across global product lines and inventory channels.
• Own the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and align supply plans with financial and business objectives.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Engineering teams to support operational and product planning.
• Identify supply risks, demand fluctuations, and operational constraints, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) transitions, minimizing excess and obsolete inventory exposure.
• Define, track, and report key performance indicators including forecast accuracy, inventory metrics, and delivery performance.
• Lead business process optimization initiatives to improve supply chain scalability, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Partner with suppliers and external stakeholders to ensure supply continuity and sourcing effectiveness.
• Provide leadership and mentorship across sourcing and planning functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior