NPI & Manufacturing Demand Planner

Graphcore; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in AI is seeking a NPI & Manufacturing Demand Planner to manage demand planning for engineering builds. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in demand/material planning and strong analytical skills. The role involves collaboration with multiple departments to ensure on-time build execution and material availability. Competitive salary and flexible working conditions are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Generous annual leave policy

Pension (matched up to 5%)

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• 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).
• Experience in the semiconductor, high-tech, or electronics industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand plans for engineering builds.
• Partner with Engineering and Program Managers for requirement verification.
• Analyze demand, supply gaps, and material coverage.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Prioritization skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field

Tools

Master-level Excel skills

Job description

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.

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.

We are looking for a NPI & Manufacturing Demand Planner to lead demand planning for engineering builds across EVT, DVT, and PVT stages. This role reports to the Supply Chain Manager and works closely with Engineering, Program Management, Procurement, and Manufacturing to ensure builds are executed on time with full material availability.

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
• Analyze 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

• 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 analyze demand, supply risks, and material coverage in dynamic environments
• Strong problem‑solving and prioritization skills under tight deadlines
• Experience in the semiconductor, high‑tech, or electronics industry
• Master-level Excel skills (pivot tables, advanced formulas, VBA macros, Power Query, dashboard creation)

Benefits

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.