Senior Advanced Planner (Core Automation)

Exol

10d•$84,750 - $124,300•Remote

About The Position

Symbotic is seeking a Senior Advanced Planner to join its Advanced Planning team within Supply Chain. The role develops and executes advanced material planning activities across a portfolio of customer projects, driving procurement readiness, identifying supply and cost risks, and supporting the transition from planning to purchasing execution. The Advanced Planning team connects project strategy with procurement execution by translating customer requirements, project schedules, and product releases into actionable purchasing plans. The position collaborates with Engineering, NPI, Procurement, and Program Management to define material requirements, understand budgets, and prepare projects for execution. Up to 20% travel may be required, including travel to client locations and company headquarters.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of related experience or equivalent work experience.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
5+ years of hands-on experience with ERP systems.
Strong understanding of material planning, procurement, demand management, and supply chain principles, including translating project requirements, BOMs, SOWs, or similar inputs into executable material and purchasing plans.
Strong analytical skills, including experience developing forecasts, analyzing material requirements, and identifying supply, schedule, or cost risks.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP, MRP, or other planning systems.
Strong attention to detail and written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment.
Valid driver's license and ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company headquarters.
May need to use a personal credit card for business travel expenses during onboarding or as otherwise needed; eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Review customer SOWs, sales forecasts, project requirements, and schedules to develop quarterly purchasing plans and material spend forecasts.
Manage material demand through the advanced procurement process, ensuring requirements align with project milestones and purchasing timelines.
Partner with NPI, Engineering, Procurement, and Program Management to align product releases, project milestones, material requirements, and execution timelines.
Ensure planning inputs are complete and accurate before Procurement handoff, including buy lists, quantities, pricing, material requirements, and required dates.
Identify long-lead, high-risk, and schedule-critical material requirements and drive actions to mitigate potential project impacts.
Monitor changes to project scope, schedules, material requirements, and pricing to assess impacts to purchasing plans and spend forecasts.
Drive cross-functional resolution of planning gaps that could affect procurement timing or project execution.
Support continuous improvement and standardization of advanced planning, forecasting, and procurement-readiness processes.