Graphcore
AI compute
MaterialPlanningManager
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“Material Planning Manager at Graphcore. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Drive demand forecasting, production planning, 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”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring timely finished goods delivery; reaching our top-tier standards; enabling us to successfully implement innovative solutions and compete at the highest levels in the AI industry
Industry & Context.
analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Over 5 years in supply chain management, Understanding of material planning processes, familiarity with EE component suppliers and OEM/ODM partners, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions, Proficiency in Excel (including VBA), data modelling, 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, communication and reporting skills
Nice to Have
Proven communication skills
What You'll Do.
Drive demand forecasting
and material requirements for PCBA production through collaboration with cross-functional teams
and monitor delivery to ensure material readiness adheres to established production schedules and delivery commitments
Analyse 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
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaboration with cross-functional teams; collaboration with contracted manufacturing partners; collaborate closely to build and oversee a manufacturing subcontract supply chain
Communication Scope
communication and reporting skills; Proven communication skills
Full Job Description
About Graphcore 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. Job Summary Join our ambitious team as a Material Planning Manager in Hsinchu, East District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan Province Taiwan. This outstanding opportunity allows you to be part of a company that is shaping the future of AI. Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, you will hold a meaningful role in our supply chain operations, ensuring flawless execution with our contracted manufacturing partners. The Team Join the Supply Chain group at Graphcore as an essential contributor within our Operations division. Our team spans Bristol and Taiwan, where we collaborate closely to build and oversee a strong manufacturing subcontract supply chain. Your efforts will play a vital role in reaching our top-tier standards. Responsibilities and Duties Drive demand forecasting, production planning, 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. Analyse 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.
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