Material Planning Manager

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. 

Become a Material Planning Manager at Graphcore Ltd. within our Supply Chain team, central to manufacturing operations. This is an outstanding chance to impact the artificial intelligence revolution from our Taipei, Taiwan base. You will coordinate closely with teams in Bristol and Taiwan to maintain seamless supply chain performance and promote global success for our technology. 

Responsibilities

• Drive demand forecasting and material requirements for PCBA production through collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Plan, schedule, and monitor delivery to ensure material readiness adheres to established production schedules and delivery commitments.
• Analyze material readiness, identify and resolve supply and demand imbalances, ensuring timely finished goods delivery.
• Perform scenario analysis to evaluate the impact of production capacity, material availability, demand fluctuations, and cost factors.
• Prepare periodic material-related reports for the management team, accompanied by insightful analysis and proposed resolutions.
• Develop benchmark metrics and generate reports to monitor and evaluate supply chain performance and critical metrics.

Requirements

• More than 5 years of experience in supply chain management, ideally in the high-tech sector.
• Familiarity with material planning processes and experience working alongside EE component suppliers and OEM/ODM partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in Excel (including VBA), data modeling, automation, ERP systems, and data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Superset.
• Proficiency in English and Chinese is highly preferred due to the location and potential interaction with local suppliers and OEM partners.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Differentiators

• Demonstrated expertise in the high-tech sector.
• Outstanding analytical skills.
• Strong collaboration with international teams.
• Proficiency in advanced data visualization and automation tools.

We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we’re committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.