Material Planning Manager, ElectronicsNew

Figure; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure is seeking a Materials Planning Manager to own end-to-end planning, translating build plans into material requirements and ensuring uninterrupted production of humanoid systems.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, NPI, Global Supply Management, Logistics and Warehousing to maintain CTB readiness, manage inventory, and drive improvements in planning accuracy and service levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering or related field.
• Master's degree preferred in Engineering or SCM.
• 5-7 years in materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing or complex hardware environments.
• Proficiency with SAP or Oracle ERP/MRP; advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Own module-level demand planning and translate build plans into material requirements.
• Maintain master demand file ensuring accuracy between planned and actual builds.
• Analyze yield rates and consumption trends to refine demand signals.
• Develop and manage part allocation plans for constrained supply scenarios.
• Own part change cutovers to ensure clean transitions without production impact.
• Monitor inventory levels, turns, and consumption rates to prevent stockouts and excess inventory.
• Drive inventory optimization strategies aligned with production ramps and engineering changes.
• Own the Part Request Approval process, ensuring alignment with demand and inventory strategy.
• Partner with Warehousing, Logistics, and Global Supply Management to resolve shipping, receiving, and inventory discrepancies.
• Support executive-level presentations with clear, data-driven insights.
• Identify bottlenecks and propose process improvements to improve planning accuracy.

Skills

Strong analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Data-driven insights

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP or Oracle)

Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot)

Job description

About Figure

Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general-purpose humanoid designed to perform corporate tasks that address labor shortages and eliminate work that is undesirable or unsafe. Our mission sits at the intersection of advanced AI, robotics, and real-world manufacturing, and we are building the operational backbone to scale production of our humanoid platform.

Role Overview

As a Materials Planning Manager, you will own the end-to-end materials planning function that ensures uninterrupted production of Figure's humanoid systems. You will serve as the critical link between demand planning and physical production, applying MRP principles to drive inventory accuracy, manage shortages, and support aggressive build schedules. This role blends deep analytical work with hands-on execution and cross-functional leadership. You will work closely with Manufacturing, NPI, Global Supply Management, Logistics, and Warehousing to maintain clear-to-build readiness in a fast-moving, hardware-centric environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Materials & Demand Planning
  • Own module-level demand planning, translating build plans into executable material requirements.
  • Maintain and govern the master demand file, ensuring accuracy between planned and actual builds.
  • Analyze manufacturing yield rates and consumption trends to refine demand signals.
  • Develop and manage part allocation plans for constrained supply scenarios.
  • Own part change cutovers to ensure clean transitions without production impact.
• Inventory Management & Optimization
  • Monitor inventory levels, turns, and consumption rates to prevent stockouts and excess inventory.
  • Drive inventory optimization strategies aligned with production ramps and engineering changes.
  • Own the Part Request Approval process, ensuring alignment with demand and inventory strategy.
• Clear-to-Build (CTB) Ownership
  • Own daily Clear-to-Build (CTB) reporting
  • Partner closely with Manufacturing to ensure material readiness on the production floor.
  • Proactively identify and resolve material constraints impacting build schedules.
  • Oversee materials management activities including: PO releases, ETA tracking, inventory accuracy and reconciliation.
  • Support tactical purchasing to mitigate shortages and expedite critical components.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Warehousing, Logistics, and Global Supply Management to resolve shipping, receiving, and inventory discrepancies.
  • Support executive-level presentations with clear, data-driven insights.
• Process Improvement
  • Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the planning cycle.
  • Propose and implement process improvements to improve planning accuracy, service levels, and scalability.

Qualifications

• Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Master's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Experience
  • 5-7 years of experience in materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
  • Experience in high-volume manufacturing or complex hardware environments.
• Technical Skills
  • Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP or Oracle preferred).
  • Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, demand modeling).
• Core Competencies
  • Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to identify trends in part consumption and manufacturing performance.
  • Proven adaptability in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for Manufacturing and NPI teams.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $120,000 - $200,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.