Material Supply Planner jobs in United States
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Symbotic · 10 hours ago

Material Supply Planner

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. The Material Supply Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of materials needed to support customer demand and inventory targets, working closely with procurement, suppliers, engineering, and logistics teams.

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Responsibilities

Monitor supply plans and adjust for changes in demand, capacity, or lead times
Work with procurement teams and suppliers to confirm availability, delivery dates, and shipment schedules
Maintain MRP material data to ensure optimal purchase requisition generation
Generate manual purchase requisitions as needed
Track and expedite critical materials to avoid production downtime
Communicate delays, risks, or shortages to internal stakeholders and support recovery planning
Coordinate supply planning activities with cross-functional project teams to ensure successful execution of new product launches, retrofit projects, and related initiatives
Maintain appropriate inventory levels by balancing service goals with inventory-holding costs
Analyze slow-moving, excess, and obsolete materials; recommend and support corrective actions
Monitor and analyze inventory movements, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures
Perform root-cause analysis for stockouts, inaccurate inventory, or planning variances
Maintain accurate material master data (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, planning parameters)
Use ERP/MRP systems to manage and execute material planning activities
Generate reports on material status, inventory health, supplier performance, and planning metrics
Identify opportunities to enhance planning processes, supplier performance, and inventory efficiency
Support supply chain projects such as sourcing transitions, new product introductions, and system upgrades
Collaborate with production teams and suppliers to optimize material flow, presentation, triggers, and visual/system processes

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementERP/MRP SystemsAnalytical SkillsSAPAPICS/ASCM CertificationExcel SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in supply planning, materials management, or purchasing
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (Preferably SAP)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP)
Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
401K
PTO
Other benefits

Company

Symbotic

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Symbotic is a provider of integrated supply network automation solutions for warehouses and distribution centers.

H1B Sponsorship

Symbotic has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (66)
2024 (45)
2023 (45)
2022 (24)
2021 (19)
2020 (17)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.36B
2025-12-04Post Ipo Secondary· $192.5M
2025-12-04Post Ipo Equity· $357.5M
2024-02-21Post Ipo Secondary· $202.5M

Leadership Team

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Carol Hibbard
Chief Financial Officer
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Tom Ernst
Chief Financial Officer
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