Global Sourcing Director - Supply and Demand Planning

Graphcore is one of the world’s leading innovators in Artificial Intelligence compute!
It is developing hardware software and systems infrastructure that will 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. Together they share a bold vision: to enable Artificial Super Intelligence and ensure its benefits are accessible to everyone.
Graphcore’s teams are drawn from diverse backgrounds and bring a broad range of skills and perspectives. A melting pot of AI research specialists silicon designers software engineers and systems architects Graphcore enjoys a culture of continuous learning and constant innovation.

We are seeking a Global Sourcing Director to lead supply and demand planning across Graphcore’s global operations. This role will sit at the intersection of Finance Sales Marketing Engineering and Operations to translate market demand into actionable supply chain strategies. You will drive forecasting sourcing inventory optimization and operational scalability to support the rapid growth of next-generation AI infrastructure platforms.

The Supply Chain and Operations team is responsible for enabling Graphcore’s global product delivery and operational excellence. The team collaborates cross-functionally to manage sourcing forecasting inventory and supplier engagement to ensure reliable execution across the business.

• 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.

Essential:

• 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.  

Desirable:

• 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.

What We Do

At Graphcore we’re building the future of AI compute. We’re a team of semiconductor software and AI experts with deep experience in creating the complete AI compute stack - from silicon and software to infrastructure at datacenter scale. As part of the SoftBank Group backed by significant long-term investment we are delivering key technology into the fast-growing SoftBank AI ecosystem. To meet the vast and exciting AI opportunity Graphcore is expanding its teams around the world. We are bringing together the brightest minds to solve the toughest problems in a place where everyone has the opportunity to make an impact on the company our products and the future of artificial intelligence.

Why Work With Us

Our team is at the forefront of the machine intelligence revolution enabling innovators from all industries to build AI-native products to expand human potential. What we do at Graphcore really makes a difference.

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