Manager, Logistics - Distribution Planning & Execution

symbotic; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Manager, Logistics - Distribution Planning and Execution to lead site distribution planning, warehousing readiness, and material release sequencing for complex automation deployments. This role directs a team and partners with Supply Chain to ensure timely, staged materials for installation sites.

Strong cross-functional leadership is essential. You will coordinate with Transportation and Inventory Operations, drive risk mitigation, and report on readiness and output to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, distribution planning, or warehouse roles.
• 2+ years of management experience within Operations, Logistics and/or warehouse environment.
• Working knowledge of inventory control and warehouse operations, material staging, kitting, and distribution processes, and transportation planning dependencies.
• Experience using ERP, WMS, or planning tools to manage inventory flow and execution.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional processes without direct ownership of all execution teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage site distribution planning activities to support installation schedules.
• Translate inbound supply and inventory signals into warehouse positioning plans (SKU mix, quantity, timing).
• Partner with Inventory Operations to stage, kit, and convert to buildable outputs.
• Coordinate with warehouse teams to align staging priorities and outbound readiness.
• Define and manage warehouse release strategies to sites aligned with milestones.
• Collaborate with Transportation to align shipment timing and routing with release plans.
• Identify supply chain risks and drive resolution or escalation as needed.
• Provide reporting on site readiness, material availability, and warehouse output.
• Drive continuous improvement of distribution planning processes for scalable execution.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP/WMS proficiency

Inventory planning

Project coordination

Multitasking

Influence across functions

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

Planning tools

Job description

Who we are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What we need

Symbotic is seeking a Manager, Logistics - Distribution Planning and Execution to own distribution planning and execution in support of successful deployment of complex automation systems. This role is responsible for ensuring materials are positioned, staged, kitted, and released through our warehouse network in alignment with project milestones and site readiness requirements. This role collaborates with upstream supply chain stakeholders to ensure that warehouses are fed with the right mix of materials and release plans to enable efficient, sequenced delivery to installation sites. The Manager, Logistics leads a team and is accountable for aligning warehouse inputs and outputs with operational priorities, installation schedules, and customer project timelines.

What we do

At Symbotic, the Production Control team manages project-based planning and material execution for complex, customer-specific automation systems. This group oversees material coordination, supply execution, and logistics alignment to ensure materials and equipment are available when and where needed to support installation and commissioning. Production Control works closely with other Supply Chain teams, including Sourcing, Procurement, and Supplier partners, to align demand, supply, and execution across large-scale customer projects.

What you’ll do

• Own and manage site distribution planning activities to ensure warehouse networks are positioned to support installation schedules and site readiness requirements.

• Translate inbound supply, supplier constraints, and inventory signals into actionable warehouse positioning plans (SKU mix, quantity, and timing).

• Partner with Inventory Operations to ensure materials received and stored can be effectively staged, kitted, and converted into buildable outputs.

• Coordinate and partner with warehouse teams to align staging priorities, kitting requirements, and outbound readiness.

• Define and manage warehouse release strategies to sites, ensuring deliveries are properly sequenced and aligned with installation milestones.

• Collaborate with Transportation teams to align shipment timing, mode selection, and routing with warehouse release plans.

• Identify supply chain risks and constraints including material shortages, incomplete mixes, inventory imbalances across warehouses, and misalignment with site schedules, and drive resolution or elevate as needed.

• Provide structured reporting on site readiness, buildable material availability, and warehouse output performance to stakeholders and leadership.

• Drive continuous improvement of distribution planning processes to ensure scalable, reliable execution across warehouse networks and project sites.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, distribution planning, or warehouse-related roles.

• Minimum 2 years of management experience within Operations, Logistics and/or warehouse environment.

• Working knowledge of inventory control and warehouse operations, material staging, kitting, and distribution processes, and transportation planning dependencies.

• Experience using ERP, WMS, or planning tools to manage inventory flow and execution.

• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional processes without direct ownership of all execution teams.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions.

• Ability to balance structured planning with real-time operational execution in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Our Environment

• Up to 20% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.

• The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.

About Symbotic

Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.

We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

The base range for this position in the posted location is $108,000.00 - $148,500.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.