Senior NPI Materials Planner for Robotics Prototyping

Humanoid; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

30+ days off

Private healthcare

Pension

Free breakfast & snacks

Job summary

Humanoid is hiring a Senior NPI Materials Planner to own material readiness for prototype and early production builds. You will translate demand into a prioritized material and purchasing plan, flag supply gaps early, and collaborate with Demand, Production, Engineering and Procurement across London, Boston and Vancouver.

You will drive strategic and operational material planning, manage lead times and stock, and work to ensure multiple sites align on schedules, with weekly reviews and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in supply planning within complex manufacturing (robotics/AI/tech).
• Hands‑on with prototype/early build environments and changing BOMs.
• Strong understanding of production and demand planning to translate forecasts into material requirements.
• Experience supporting Procurement on long‑lead, single‑source and multi‑tier supply bases.
• Experience planning across multiple sites/regions and cross-border logistics, including customs.
• Degree in related field; CPIM/CSCP and Lean/Six Sigma desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own material readiness for prototype to production builds; align with Buyers and Engineering.
• Run regular MRP planning and manage exceptions to create clear purchase requirements.
• Maintain a rolling, prioritized material plan with need dates pegged to builds.
• Communicate material availability and configurations (BOM revisions, substitutions) for each planned build.
• Collaborate with Demand, Production Planner and Procurement to harmonize plans and capacity.
• Lead and mentor junior planners as the team grows.

Skills

Supply planning

MRP knowledge

ERP experience

Excel/Sheets

BI tools

Data analysis

Education

Degree in Supply Chain or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Looker

PLM tools

Job description

Humanoid is hiring a Senior NPI Materials Planner to own material readiness for prototype and early production builds. You will translate demand into a prioritized material and purchasing plan, flag supply gaps early, and collaborate with Demand, Production, Engineering and Procurement across London, Boston and Vancouver.

You will drive strategic and operational material planning, manage lead times and stock, and work to ensure multiple sites align on schedules, with weekly reviews and