Material Supply Planner

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With its A.I.

-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

The Material Supply Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective supply of materials needed to support customer demand and inventory targets. This role works closely with procurement, suppliers, engineering, and logistics teams to maintain optimal material availability while minimizing shortages, excess, and obsolescence. The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to work independently, exercises sound judgment and understands the downstream impact of planning decisions.

The Production Control team manages project-based planning and material execution for complex, customer-specific automation systems. This group oversees material coordination, supply execution, and logistics alignment to ensure materials and equipment are available when and where needed to support installation and commissioning. Production Control works closely with other Supply Chain teams, including Sourcing, Procurement, and Supplier partners, to align demand, supply, and execution across large-scale customer projects.

• 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.

• 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.

• Up to 10% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.

• The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.

About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution…