Material Planning Manager

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. 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. Candidate Profile Essential: Over 5 years in supply chain management, preferably within the high-tech industry. Understanding of material planning processes and familiarity with 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 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. Strong communication and reporting skills. Desirable: Proven communication skills. Embrace this opportunity to work in a rapidly evolving environment where your input can lead to outstanding outcomes. Your role will be pivotal in enabling us to successfully implement innovative solutions and compete at the highest levels in the AI industry. Make a difference with Graphcore! 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. 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