Materials Program Manager

Path Robotics•Columbus, OH

About The Position

Path Robotics is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Materials Program Manager to drive material planning, inventory readiness, and supply chain execution as the company scales its robotic systems. The role owns demand forecasting, Bill of Materials (BOM) management, material procurement planning, and inventory optimization to ensure materials are available when and where needed. The Materials Program Manager partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Fleet Operations to improve material visibility, reduce shortages, and support production and customer deployments. The successful candidate will turn complex data into actionable decisions in a fast-paced environment. The position may support work under U.S. Government contracts and requires compliance with applicable federal regulations, including FAR and DFARS where applicable. It may involve access to export-controlled information subject to ITAR and/or EAR, and handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Candidates must be able to comply with applicable U.S. export control regulations, which may include meeting the definition of a “U.S. Person” where required. Employment may be contingent upon a background check consistent with applicable requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 5 years of experience in materials planning, supply chain, inventory management, or manufacturing operations.
Strong understanding of MRP, demand forecasting, BOM management, and inventory planning.
Advanced Excel skills, including analyzing, organizing, and presenting complex data sets.
Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.
Ability to translate complex supply chain data into actionable insights and business recommendations.
Strong problem-solving skills and exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
Ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
Comfort operating independently and driving results in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Ability to comply with applicable U.S. export control regulations, which may include meeting the definition of a “U.S. Person” where required.

Nice To Haves

NetSuite experience.
Experience in robotics, advanced manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, or industrial automation.
Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
Experience managing complex, configurable BOMs and engineering change processes.
Knowledge of international logistics, customs clearance, and tariff management.
Experience developing inventory optimization strategies and material readiness reporting.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain material demand forecasts for production builds, fleet consumption, data collection initiatives, and other business needs.
Translate demand forecasts into accurate Material Requirements Planning (MRP) inputs for purchasing and production readiness.
Align long-term demand forecasts with suppliers to improve material availability and capacity planning.
Own and maintain standardized and production work order BOMs within the ERP/MRP system.
Partner with Engineering and cross-functional teams on design changes, customer-specific configurations, component substitutions, and material requirements.
Maintain accurate BOM cost and tariff roll-ups for financial planning and procurement decisions.
Track BOM changes and discrepancies through the product lifecycle, from initial release through work order closure.
Generate material purchasing requirements, coordinate financial reviews, and track purchase order approvals.
Identify material shortages, analyze root causes, and partner with Supply Chain and Engineering to resolve them.
Develop and manage safety stock and buffer inventory strategies to support production continuity.
Monitor inventory levels, excess and obsolete materials, and scrap to optimize inventory health.
Support fleet operations by forecasting spare parts and consumables, tracking consumption, and ensuring timely material availability.
Develop and improve material readiness dashboards, clear-to-build (CTB) reports, shortage trackers, and procurement reporting.
Maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy across forecasts, BOMs, inventory, safety stock, work orders, and sales orders.
Analyze material availability, inventory trends, and supply chain performance to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
Partner with cross-functional teams to improve planning processes, reporting tools, and operational efficiency.
Comply with applicable federal regulations and company and federal data protection and confidentiality standards when work involves government contracts, export-controlled information, or CUI.