Figure · 16 hours ago
Materials Planning Manager, Mechanicals
San Jose
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $225K/yr
5+ years expFigure is an AI Robotics company developing a general-purpose humanoid designed to perform corporate tasks that address labor shortages and eliminate undesirable work. As a Materials Planning Manager, you will own the end-to-end materials planning function, ensuring uninterrupted production and collaborating with various departments to maintain material readiness in a fast-paced environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)HardwareIndustrial AutomationRobotics
Responsibilities
Own demand planning at the module level, translating build plans into executable material requirements. Maintain and govern the master demand file, ensuring accuracy between planned vs. actual builds. Analyze manufacturing yield rates and consumption trends to refine demand signals
Monitor inventory levels, turns, and consumption rates to prevent stockouts and excess inventory. Drive inventory optimization strategies aligned with production ramps and engineering changes. Serve as Part Request Approval owner, ensuring alignment with demand and inventory strategy
Own daily Clear-to-Build (CTB) reporting. Partner closely with Manufacturing to ensure material readiness for the production floor. Proactively identify and resolve material constraints impacting build schedules
Oversee materials management activities including PO releases, ETA tracking, and inventory accuracy/reconciliation. Support tactical purchasing to mitigate shortages and expedite critical components
Partner with Warehousing, Logistics, and Global Supply Management to track supplier delivery performance and 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 increase planning accuracy, service levels, and scalability
Qualification
Required
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 a high-volume manufacturing or complex hardware environment
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 and ability to identify trends in part consumption
Proven adaptability in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management
Experience in robotics or other high-tech, fast-paced hardware industries
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for Manufacturing and NPI teams
Company
Figure
Figure is an AI robotics company that develops autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.85BKey Investors
Parkway Venture CapitalIntel CapitalBrett Adcock
2025-09-16Series C· $1B
2024-02-24Series B· $675M
2023-07-17Series Unknown· $9M
Leadership Team
Brett Adcock
Founder
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