Staff NPI Buyer/Planner at Illumina

San Diego, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotechnology, GenomicsIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of eight years planning experience with multiple product lines in a multi-site manufacturing environment, or equivalent experience in lieu of degree
Proficient with MRP, DRP and MPS systems, especially SAP and Rapid Response
Strong analytical skills and the ability to structure and perform data analysis
Ability to distill complex issues into simple effective messages for management
Intermediate to advanced level skills with Microsoft Office suite
Strong project management skills
Familiar with FDS, GMP, SOX regulatory and compliance requirements preferred
Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills
APICS certification preferred

Responsibilities

Create prototype and pilot manufacturing build plan for new sequencing-related instrument and/or consumable products based on ramp forecasts, perform capacity planning, review supply and demand through ES&OP process, and report on supply availability and plan versus actual metrics
Review, resolve and escalate issues that impact new products global supply
Support new product launches by project managing completion of supply chain and cross-functional activities that must occur to ensure movement on new initial builds of inventory for launch and sustaining availability
Establish and implement Operations strategy on development project teams by working cross functionally with R&D Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain
Implement master data setup in SAP through engineering change orders for all manufactured and purchased parts to support pilot and production builds
Ensure SAP data integrity of master data elements which drive production and MRP (safety stock, cycle times, BOM accuracy, effectivity dates)
Troubleshoot SAP transactional records to resolve inventory discrepancies
Establish and manage offline material planning process of procurement and inventory management to support on time prototype and pilot builds of complex development products
Identify and develop best practices including generating processes, template creation, RACI matrices and training
Monitor supply chain key performance indicators, publish performance reports, perform root cause analysis, implement action plans, and strive for continuous improvement (plan vs actual, internal demand, process flow, expiry, shortages, etc)
Provide training support for new personnel
Provide planning system knowledge support for site and affiliates

Skills

NPI

Supply Chain Planning

Capacity Planning

BOM Management

Vendor Management

Project Management

Forecasting

ES&OP

Sourcing

Materials Planning

Illumina

Supports genomics startups through funding and resources

About Illumina

Illumina focuses on fostering innovation in the genomics industry by supporting startups through its Illumina Accelerator program. This program helps entrepreneurs create, launch, and grow genomics-focused companies by providing funding and resources. The accelerator operates in two main locations: the San Francisco Bay Area and Cambridge, UK. Illumina Accelerator has successfully invested in 68 genomics startups, which have collectively raised over $1 billion in venture capital. What sets Illumina apart from its competitors is its strong partnership with leading venture capital investors and its dedicated focus on the genomics sector. The goal of Illumina is to build a thriving ecosystem for genomics innovation, enabling new companies to emerge and advance the field.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters

1998Year Founded

$27.2MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Venture Capital, BiotechnologyIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees

Risks

Over-reliance on NVIDIA's AI technology may limit flexibility in AI solution adoption.

Standardizing proteomics data across platforms could challenge Illumina's data reliability.

Single-flow-cell NovaSeq X System might cannibalize sales of higher-end models.

Differentiation

Illumina leads in genomic sequencing with advanced AI integration and multiomic data analysis.

The company offers innovative array-based solutions for DNA, RNA, and protein analysis.

Illumina's global expansion includes a new Global Capability Center in Bengaluru.

Upsides

Collaboration with NVIDIA enhances drug discovery and clinical development through AI integration.

Pilot proteomics program with UK Biobank aims to generate crucial reference datasets.

Single-cell sequencing kits make high-throughput sequencing accessible to smaller labs.

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