Global Sourcing Director - Supply and Demand Planning
Core
Lead global supply and demand planning, forecasting, and inventory optimization for next-generation AI infrastructure platforms.
Role type
Senior IC Global Sourcing Director (Supply Chain)
Builds
Global supply chain strategies, inventory plans, and operational scalability for AI hardware platforms.
Domain
AI Infrastructure / Semiconductor Hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Demand planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), forecasting, inventory optimization, supply risk management, New Product Introduction (NPI) transitions, business process optimization, supplier partnership management, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
MBA or MS in Operations Research/Industrial Engineering, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, Python, R, experience in consumer electronics or data center hardware, APICS (CPIM/CSCP) or PMP certification
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder
Responsibilities
Develop and execute end-to-end demand and supply plans; Own the S&OP process; Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Engineering; Identify supply risks and develop mitigation strategies; Drive NPI transitions; Define and report KPIs; Lead business process optimization; Partner with suppliers; Provide leadership and mentorship
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC