Strategic Logistics Planner: Distribution & Site Readiness

Symbotic; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic seeks a Logistics Specialist – Distribution Planning and Execution to support warehouse-centric planning for automation deployments and after-sales operations. You will translate supply signals into actionable material flow plans across warehouse networks and ensure site readiness aligns with installation milestones.

Responsibilities include coordinating with warehouses, optimizing inventory and release timing, and partnering with Transportation to align shipments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, inventory planning, warehouse operations, or related roles.
• Experience with multi-site coordination and project-based execution.
• Experience using ERP, WMS, or planning tools for tracking inventory and execution.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of site distribution plans to align warehouse positioning with installation schedules.
• Execute and maintain warehouse mix plans (SKU, quantity, timing) based on supply, inventory, and project demand.
• Identify gaps in buildable material availability and adjust plans to improve site readiness.
• Apply logistics engineering principles to improve material flow, inventory positioning, and delivery sequencing.
• Coordinate with warehouses on staging, kitting, and outbound readiness for site deliveries.
• Track site material readiness and sequencing of releases to align with installation milestones.
• Partner with Transportation to ensure shipments align with planned release timing and priorities.
• Resolve execution issues related to material shortages, imbalances, or flow inefficiencies.
• Maintain reporting on site readiness, material availability, and warehouse output performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in distribution planning and warehouse flow efficiency.

Skills

ERP systems

WMS

Planning tools

Inventory planning

Multi-site coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

WMS software

Planning tools

Job description

Symbotic seeks a Logistics Specialist – Distribution Planning and Execution to support warehouse-centric planning for automation deployments and after-sales operations. You will translate supply signals into actionable material flow plans across warehouse networks and ensure site readiness aligns with installation milestones.

Responsibilities include coordinating with warehouses, optimizing inventory and release timing, and partnering with Transportation to align shipments.