Global Supply Chain Leader: Sourcing, Planning & Operations

Quantum; Centennial, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum is seeking a senior supply chain leader to drive global sourcing, supply planning, and supplier management across our hardware-focused operations. You will partner with contract manufacturers to optimize quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction while leading cost-reduction initiatives and data-driven decisions.

The role emphasizes improving forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and working capital, with a focus on risk mitigation and governance across multiple functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain, manufacturing, sourcing, or operations.
• Experience managing global suppliers and contract manufacturing partners.
• Proven success driving operational improvements, cost reductions, and supply chain performance.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead global sourcing, supply planning, supplier management, logistics, and inventory optimization activities.
• Partner with contract manufacturers to ensure achievement of quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Drive supply chain and operational improvements that increase efficiency, scalability, and business performance.
• Develop and execute cost reduction initiatives through supplier negotiations, value engineering, and data-driven decision making.
• Improve forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and working capital effectiveness.
• Monitor and mitigate supply chain risks, including component availability, single-source dependencies, and logistics disruptions.
• Develop operational metrics, KPI dashboards, and governance processes to drive accountability and performance.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Product Management, Finance, Service, Quality, and Sales to achieve company objectives.
• Build and develop high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional leadership

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Quantum is seeking a senior supply chain leader to drive global sourcing, supply planning, and supplier management across our hardware-focused operations. You will partner with contract manufacturers to optimize quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction while leading cost-reduction initiatives and data-driven decisions.

The role emphasizes improving forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and working capital, with a focus on risk mitigation and governance across multiple functions.