Material Planning Manager, Power Electronics
About The Position
About Figure Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general-purpose humanoid designed to perform corporate tasks that address labor shortages and eliminate work that is undesirable or unsafe. Our mission sits at the intersection of advanced AI, robotics, and real-world manufacturing, and we are building the operational backbone to scale production of our humanoid platform. Role Overview As a Materials Planning Manager, you will own the end-to-end materials planning function that ensures uninterrupted production of Figure’s humanoid systems. You will serve as the critical link between demand planning and physical production, applying MRP principles to drive inventory accuracy, manage shortages, and support aggressive build schedules. This role blends deep analytical work with hands-on execution and cross-functional leadership. You will work closely with Manufacturing, NPI, Global Supply Management, Logistics, and Warehousing to maintain clear-to-build readiness in a fast-moving, hardware-centric environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field
- 5–7 years of experience in materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing or complex hardware environments
- Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP or Oracle preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, demand modeling)
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Partner with Warehousing, Logistics, and Global Supply Management to: Track supplier delivery performance Resolve shipping, receiving, and inventory discrepancies Support executive-level presentations with clear, data-driven insights
- Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the planning cycle
- Propose and implement process improvements to improve planning accuracy, service levels, and scalability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
