Director – Planning @ Groq

At Groq. We believe in an AI economy powered by human agency. We envision a world where AI is accessible to all, a world that demands processing power that is better, faster, and more affordable than is available today. AI applications are currently constrained by the limitations of the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), a technology originally developed for the gaming market and soon to become the weakest link in the AI economy.

Enter Groq’s LPU™ Inference Engine. Specifically engineered for the demands of large language models (LLMs), the Language Processing Unit outpaces the GPU in speed, power, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The quickest way to understand the opportunity is to watch the following talk – groq.link/scspdemo.

Why join Groq? AI will change humanity forever, and we believe preservation of human agency and self determination is only possible if AI is made affordably and universally accessible. Groq’s LPUs will power AI from an early stage, and you will get to leave your fingerprint on civilization.

Sr. Mgr./Director, Planning - AI Rack Hardware and Supply Chain

About this role:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team, focusing on AI rack hardware and supply chain planning. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the planning and management of our AI rack hardware and supply chain, from chip to rack, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, experience in the high tech industry, and excellent leadership skills.

Responsibilities & outcomes:

Develop and implement comprehensive supply chain strategies that align with the company’s goals and objectives.
Based on those supply chain strategies, develop and implement a monthly (end to end) build plan that will closely and proactively align with Groq’s demand requirements and our supply base. Build plan shall regularly highlight shortages and “Point of Failures”, and proactively address those with the Supply chain and Procurement teams.
Define and implement a regular dashboard of Planning KPIs and metrics, monitoring and analyzing Build plan to actuals and highlighting exceptions and mitigations plans.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, manufacturing, and sales, to ensure comprehensive Planning strategies and execution.
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and collaboration within the supply chain team.

Ideal candidates have/are:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
At least 15 years of experience in supply chain management, with a focus on AI hardware and rack-level supply chain planning.
Proven leadership experience, with a track record of managing high-performing Planning teams.
Familiarity with chip-to-rack supply chain management, including manufacturing and logistics.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Location: Groq is a geo-agnostic company, meaning you work where you are. Exceptional candidates will thrive in asynchronous partnerships and remote collaboration methods. Some roles may require being located near our primary sites, as indicated in the job description.

At Groq: Our goal is to hire and promote an exceptional workforce as diverse as the global populations we serve. Groq is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our organization. We value and celebrate diversity in thought, beliefs, talent, expression, and backgrounds. We know that our individual differences make us better.

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