NPI & Manufacturing Demand Planner

About Us

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. 

Job Summary

Our team is at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution, enabling innovators from all industries and sectors to expand human potential with technology. The availability of specialised artificial intelligence compute will be a decisive factor in AI’s rate of progress. Graphcore allows innovators to go further, faster. What we do, really makes a difference. 

We are looking for a NPI & Manufacturing Demand Planner to lead demand planning for engineering builds across EVT, DVT and PVT stage who will report to the Supply Chain Manager. The NPI & Manufacturing Demand Planner will be a critical partner collaborating Engineering,Program Management, Procurement, and Manufacturing, ensuring builds are executed on time and with full material availability.

The Team

The role will be part of the Supply Chain team at Graphcore. The Graphcore Supply Chain team is part of the Operations group and has members in Bristol and Taiwan. The team is responsible for developing and managing a robust manufacturing subcontract supply chain for Graphcore.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Develop and maintain demand plan for engineering builds and material requirements at NPI stage
• Partner with Engineering and Program Managers to verify engineering requirements and ensure accuracy and quality of the demand plan
• Analyse demand, supply gaps, and material coverage across all build phases 
• Collaborate with procurement team to ensure long-lead and critical materials are secured on time
• Deliver material readiness reports to stakeholders, highlighting shortages, risks, and required actions
• Drive process improvements and automation in demand and material planning workflows

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• > 5 years of experience in demand/material planning or NPI operations in high-tech hardware, semiconductors, or electronics.
• Strong knowledge of engineering build cycles (EVT, DVT, PVT)
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Proven ability to analyse demand, supply risks, and material coverage in dynamic environments
• Strong problem-solving and prioritization skills under tight deadlines

Desirable

• Experience in the semiconductor, high-tech, or electronics industry
• Good communication skills 
• Master-level Excel skills (pivot tables, advanced formulas, VBA macros, Power Query, dashboard creation)
• Strong knowledge of engineering build cycles (EVT, DVT, PVT)

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working, a generous annual leave policy, private medical insurance and health cash plan, a dental plan, pension (matched up to 5%), life assurance and income protection. We have a generous parental leave policy and an employee assistance programme (which includes health, mental wellbeing, and bereavement support). We offer a range of healthy food and snacks at our central Bristol office and have our own barista bar! 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.

Sponsorship

Applicants for this position must hold the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately at this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or support for visa applications.