Materials Program Manager

Path Robotics, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Path Robotics, Inc. is seeking a highly analytical Materials Program Manager to drive material planning, BOM management, and inventory optimization for our robotic systems.

You will forecast demand, own BOM configurations, and coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure material readiness. The successful candidate will bring 5+ years in materials planning, strong MRP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and experience with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field (Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business).
• 5+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain, inventory management, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of MRP, demand forecasting, BOM management, and inventory planning.
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis capabilities.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems; NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to translate complex supply chain data into actionable insights and business recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Demand Planning & Forecasting: Develop and maintain material demand forecasts across production builds and fleet consumption.
• Translate forecasts into accurate MRP inputs to support purchasing and production readiness.
• Align long-term forecasts with suppliers to improve availability and capacity planning.
• BOM & Configuration Management: Own standardized production BOMs in ERP/MRP; manage design changes and configurations.
• Maintain BOM cost and tariff roll-ups to support procurement decisions; track changes through lifecycle.
• Material Planning & Inventory Management: Generate purchasing requirements, track POs, and identify shortages.
• Develop safety stock and buffer strategies to support production continuity.
• Monitor inventory levels, excess/obsolete materials, and scrap for optimal stock levels.
• Forecast spare parts consumption to support fleet operations.
• Reporting & Process Improvement: Create material readiness dashboards, CTB reports, shortage trackers, and procurement reporting.
• Maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy across forecasts, BOMs, inventory, and orders.
• Analyze material availability and supply chain performance to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve planning processes and tools.

Skills

Material planning

Demand forecasting

MRP management

Inventory planning

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / Operations / Engineering / Business

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

At Path Robotics, we’re building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt, learn, and perform in the real world closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries. We go beyond traditional methods, combining perception, reasoning, and control to deliver field-ready AI that is risk-aware, reliable, and continuously improving through real-world use.

Big, hard problems are our everyday work, and our team of intelligent, humble, and driven people make the impossible possible together.

We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Materials Program Manager to drive material planning, inventory readiness, and supply chain execution as we scale our robotic systems.

In this role, you'll own demand forecasting, Bill of Materials (BOM) management, material procurement planning, and inventory optimization to ensure materials are available when and where they're needed. You'll partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Fleet Operations to improve material visibility, reduce shortages, and support production and customer deployments.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex supply chain challenges, and knows how to turn data into actionable decisions.

What You’ll Do

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Develop and maintain material demand forecasts across production builds, fleet consumption, data collection initiatives, and other business needs.
• Translate demand forecasts into accurate Material Requirements Planning (MRP) inputs to support purchasing and production readiness.
• Align long-term demand forecasts with suppliers to improve material availability and capacity planning.

BOM & Configuration Management

• Own and maintain standardized and production work order BOMs within the ERP/MRP system.
• Partner with Engineering and cross-functional teams to manage design changes, customer-specific configurations, component substitutions, and material requirements.
• Maintain accurate BOM cost and tariff roll-ups to support financial planning and procurement decisions.
• Track BOM changes and discrepancies throughout the product lifecycle, from initial release through work order closure.

Material Planning & Inventory Management

• Generate material purchasing requirements, coordinate financial reviews, and track purchase order approvals.
• Identify material shortages, analyze root causes, and partner with Supply Chain and Engineering to drive resolution.
• Develop and manage safety stock and buffer inventory strategies to support production continuity.
• Monitor inventory levels, excess and obsolete materials, and scrap to optimize inventory health.
• Support fleet operations by forecasting spare parts and consumables, tracking consumption, and ensuring timely material availability.

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Develop and improve material readiness dashboards, clear-to-build (CTB) reports, shortage trackers, and procurement reporting.
• Maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy across forecasts, BOMs, inventory, safety stock, work orders, and sales orders.
• Analyze material availability, inventory trends, and supply chain performance to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve planning processes, reporting tools, and operational efficiency.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in materials planning, supply chain, inventory management, or manufacturing operations.
• Strong understanding of MRP, demand forecasting, BOM management, and inventory planning.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to analyze, organize, and present complex data sets.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems; NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to translate complex supply chain data into actionable insights and business recommendations.
• Strong problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
• Comfortable operating independently and driving results in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience in robotics, advanced manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, or industrial automation.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience managing complex, configurable BOMs and engineering change processes.
• Knowledge of international logistics, customs clearance, and tariff management.
• Experience developing inventory optimization strategies and material readiness reporting.

Who We Are

At Path Robotics we love coming to work to solve interesting and tough challenges but also because our ideas are welcomed and valued. We encourage unique thinking and are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or any part of the hiring process, please contact [e-mail] . We are committed to providing equal access and will work with qualified individuals to ensure a fair and accessible hiring experience. We will respond to your request within 48 hours.

Regulatory and Compliance Requirements
This position may support work performed under U.S. Government contracts and requires compliance with applicable federal regulations, including FAR and DFARS where applicable. The role may involve access to export-controlled information subject to ITAR and/or EAR. Candidates must be able to comply with U.S. export control regulations, which may include meeting the definition of a “U.S. Person” where required. This position may also involve handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and requires adherence to company and federal data protection and confidentiality standards. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check consistent with applicable requirements.

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