Material Planning Manager, Human Data Collect
Key Skills for This Role
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Responsibilities
- Materials & Demand Planning
- Own module-level demand planning, translating build plans into executable material requirements.
- Maintain and govern the master demand file, ensuring accuracy between planned and actual builds.
- Analyze manufacturing yield rates and consumption trends to refine demand signals.
- Develop and manage part allocation plans for constrained supply scenarios.
- Own part change cutovers to ensure clean transitions without production impact.
- Inventory Management & Optimization
- Monitor inventory levels, turns, and consumption rates to prevent stockouts and excess inventory.
- Drive inventory optimization strategies aligned with production ramps and engineering changes.
- Own the Part Request Approval process, ensuring alignment with demand and inventory strategy.
- Clear-to-Build (CTB) Ownership
- Own daily Clear-to-Build (CTB) reporting.
- Partner closely with Manufacturing to ensure material readiness on the production floor.
- Proactively identify and resolve material constraints impacting build schedules.
- Oversee materials management activities including: PO releases, ETA tracking, inventory accuracy and reconciliation.
- Support tactical purchasing to mitigate shortages and expedite critical components.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Warehousing, Logistics, and Global Supply Management to resolve shipping, receiving, and inventory discrepancies.
- Support executive-level presentations with clear, data-driven insights.
- Process Improvement
- Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the planning cycle.
- Propose and implement process improvements to improve planning accuracy, service levels, and scalability.
Requirements:
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- Master’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management preferred.
- Experience
- 5–7 years of experience in materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing or complex hardware environments.
- Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP or Oracle preferred).
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, demand modeling).
- Core Competencies
- Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to identify trends in part consumption and manufacturing performance.
- Proven adaptability in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for Manufacturing and NPI teams.
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 to $200,000 per year.
- The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management preferred.
- Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP or Oracle preferred).
About Figure
Develops general-purpose humanoid robots.
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