NPI Supply Chain Manager for AI Hardware Prototyping

graphcore; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Graphcore, a UK-based leader in AI compute, seeks a Supply Chain Planning Manager – NPI to own material planning for lab equipment, engineering components, and prototypes. You will collaborate with Engineering, R&D and Operations to implement robust supply chain processes.

The role emphasizes demand forecasting, inventory control, supplier management, and proactive risk mitigation to keep groundbreaking AI projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in supply chain management, preferably within the high-tech industry.
• Strong understanding of demand forecasting, inventory management, and supply chain planning.
• Proficiency with Excel (including VBA), data modeling, automation, and ERP systems.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Superset.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Hardware product-related sourcing experience is strictly required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts and material plans for lab equipment, engineering components, prototype parts, and consumables.
• Work closely with Engineering, R&D, and Operations teams to guarantee smooth implementation of supply chain processes.
• Partner with Procurement to ensure timely sourcing and delivery of materials and components.
• Monitor material readiness, inventory levels, and supplier commitments to prevent disruptions in projects and lab operations.
• Analyze material shortages, excess inventory, and supply risks; implement mitigation plans to prevent schedule impacts.
• Translate project roadmaps, build schedules, and engineering changes into actionable material plans.
• Perform scenario analysis to determine impact of supplier lead times and demand fluctuations.
• Support NPI, engineering builds, and prototype development by ensuring timely availability of materials and equipment.

Skills

Excel VBA

Data modeling

Automation

ERP systems

Power BI

Tableau

Superset

Analytical

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Superset

Job description

Graphcore, a UK-based leader in AI compute, seeks a Supply Chain Planning Manager – NPI to own material planning for lab equipment, engineering components, and prototypes. You will collaborate with Engineering, R&D and Operations to implement robust supply chain processes.

The role emphasizes demand forecasting, inventory control, supplier management, and proactive risk mitigation to keep groundbreaking AI projects on schedule.