Quantum

Dir Supply Chain

Quantum • $125K — $150K *
Centennial, CO 80015In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

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 meet quality, delivery, cost, and customer satisfaction goals.
  • Drive supply chain and operational improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.
  • Develop cost reduction initiatives via supplier negotiations and data-driven strategies.
  • Enhance forecast accuracy and inventory performance while optimizing working capital.
  • Monitor supply chain risks, including component availability and logistics disruptions.
  • Create operational metrics and KPI dashboards to support performance accountability.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and resources.
  • Support for continuous improvement and skill development.
  • Flexible work arrangements to accommodate diverse needs.
Full Job Description
Key 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.


Qualifications

Required

  • 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.


Preferred

  • Experience within enterprise hardware, data storage, networking, telecommunications, or related technology industries.
  • Experience with cost-management disciplines such as should-cost analysis, value engineering, or total cost of ownership methodologies.
  • Experience leading operational transformation, automation, or digital supply chain initiatives.
  • Familiarity with ERP, planning, procurement, or supply chain management systems.


Leadership Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

  • Strong ownership mentality and bias for action.
  • Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution.
  • Sound business judgment and data-driven decision making.
  • Ability to influence and drive alignment across diverse teams and partners.
  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
  • Commitment to developing people, improving processes, and delivering measurable results.


About Quantum

Quantum Corporation is a data storage company headquartered in San Jose, California. The company provides solutions for storing and managing digital data, including backup and recovery, archive, and data management. Quantum Corporation operates in two business segments: Scale-out Storage and Data Protection and Scale-out Storage and Data Management. The company's products are used by businesses and organizations in a variety of industries, including media and entertainment, healthcare, and government. Quantum Corporation was founded in 1980 and has grown to become a leading provider of data storage solutions.
Learn more about Quantum
Size
905 employees
Market Cap
$105.2 million
Industry
Information Technology
Net Income
-$21.8 million
Founded
1980
5 Year Trend
-5.4%
Revenue
$345.3 million
NASDAQ
QMCO
* Ladders Estimates

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