Staff NPI Buyer / Planner

Staff NPI Buyer / Planner

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity? At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients. Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Position Summary :

Plans, schedules, and monitors the movement of materials to support New Product Introduction (NPI) by aligning sourcing activities with engineering and production timelines. Ensures timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials while maintaining accurate BOMs and part data in enterprise systems. Resolves supply discrepancies, enforces material standards, and drives early supplier engagement to meet program milestones. Monitors vendor performance and schedule compliance, recommending alternative sources when needed to ensure supply chain readiness and competitiveness throughout the NPI lifecycle.

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

Requirements :

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

The estimated base salary range for the Staff NPI Buyer / Planner role based in the United States of America is : $105,600 - $158,400. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual's qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health / dental / vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off. We are a company deeply rooted in belonging, promoting an inclusive environment where employees feel valued and empowered to contribute to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always prioritized openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and offer opportunities to engage in social responsibility. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. Illumina conducts background checks on applicants for whom a conditional offer of employment has been made. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws. Background check results may potentially result in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. The background check process and any decisions made as a result shall be made in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Illumina prohibits the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in the application and interview process. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit : https : / / www.dol.gov / ofccp / regs / compliance / posters / pdf / eeopost.pdf. The position will be posted until a final candidate is selected or the requisition has a sufficient number of qualified applicants.