Zipline · 4 days ago
Material Planning Manager
South San Francisco, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$118K/yr - $259K/yr
1+ years expZipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move, aiming to solve the world's most urgent access challenges through innovative logistics solutions. The Material Planning Manager will lead the material planning and data integrity for aircraft platforms, ensuring alignment between design, production needs, and supplier commitments.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Own and maintain the end-to-end material availability strategy, including accurate translation of production schedules and forecasts into supplier requirements, inventory positioning, and risk mitigation plans
Lead ownership and governance of critical master data (BOMs, item attributes, lead times, planning parameters, and engineering change impacts) to ensure MRP and planning systems reflect the current design and production reality
Develop, communicate, and manage forward-looking forecasts and commitments to suppliers, aligning them with Zipline's aggressive ramp plans, design evolution, and program milestones
Drive the engineering change integration process for materials—assessing supply planning impacts, updating planning data, and minimizing disruptions to supply continuity and production flow
Plan, organize, direct, and execute material readiness activities across Design Engineering, Manufacturing, NPI, and Supply Chain teams to support prototype-to-volume transitions and ongoing rate increases
Monitor and resolve material constraints through rigorous exception management, expediting, market share reallocation, and cross-functional escalation, while maintaining tight control over inventory health
Perform deep data analysis to identify trends, variances, and risks in demand, supply, and inventory; use insights to refine planning logic, reduce shortages/excess, and improve forecast accuracy over time
Collaborate with Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Industrialization to align supplier capabilities, capacities, and performance with Zipline's evolving needs; define and track inventory and planning metrics for the business
Drive continuous improvement in material planning processes through structured problem-solving, statistical analysis, inventory modeling, and performance dashboards to support cost, service, and scalability objectives
Qualification
Required
1-10+ years of experience in a fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing, supply chain or data analytics environment in roles such as Material Planning Manager, Supply Planning Lead, Technical Program Manager, or data analytics/data science positions
Successfully owned material planning and data integrity for complex, scaling products—ideally high-reliability systems like aircraft, robotics, or automotive platforms—through prototype, NPI, and volume production phases
Highly proficient with MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and have deep experience managing and governing master data, BOMs, routings, and planning parameters in dynamic engineering environments
Proven track record of leading change integration processes, translating engineering updates into supply chain actions with minimal disruption
Excel at turning large datasets into actionable insights—using analytics to improve forecast accuracy, reduce inventory risks, and resolve material constraints under tight timelines
Strong program management skills, with experience driving cross-functional initiatives, managing dependencies, and delivering against aggressive schedules in unstructured, high-stakes settings
Worked within established supply chain and demand planning frameworks, applying metrics and processes to elevate forecast performance and material availability
Thrive when making tough prioritization calls and trade-offs amid uncertainty, limited resources, and rapidly evolving requirements
Preferred
Advanced degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Data Analytics, Mathematics or related field, with experience scaling high-tech, aerospace, automotive or robotics manufacturing
Demonstrated first-principles problem-solving with tools like root cause analysis, scenario planning, statistical forecasting, or advanced analytics to deliver measurable improvements
Experience in regulated or high-reliability industries with gated development processes and material/program readiness milestones
Strong leadership presence with a history of collaborating with and developing high-performing planning teams in growth-stage companies
Benefits
Equity compensation
Discretionary annual or performance bonuses
Sales incentives
Benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off
Company
Zipline
For far too long, retail brands have struggled with disconnects between headquarters and frontline teams.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Melissa Wong
CEO & Co-Founder
Deri McCrea
Chief Customer Officer
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