Materials Planner

1X is a Palo Alto-based AI and robotics company developing general-purpose humanoid robots, led by its NEO home robot.

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Maintainer signals as of 9/25/2026

Palo Alto, United States
About 1X

1X develops humanoid robots that live and learn alongside people. Its flagship product, NEO, is a home robot designed to autonomously help with household tasks, supported by the company’s embodied-AI systems.

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About the Role

You will translate build schedules into time-phased supply plans for assigned commodities. You will maintain MRP data, manage inventory health, improve supplier delivery, execute engineering-change cut-ins, and provide clear-to-build and shortage views for manufacturing.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of materials, production, or supply planning experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Hands-on experience running MRP in an ERP system
  • Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills
  • Working knowledge of BOM structures, lead-time management, and inventory control

Responsibilities

  • Own time-phased material plans for assigned commodities
  • Maintain accurate BOM, lead-time, lot-size, safety-stock, and on-hand MRP data
  • Manage inventory turns and excess or obsolete inventory exposure
  • Improve supplier on-time, in-full delivery through forecasts, purchase orders, and expedite actions
  • Execute engineering-change phase-in and phase-out plans
  • Provide weekly clear-to-build and shortage views

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
  • Commuter benefits
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Onsite snacks and catered lunches