Materials Program Manager
Path Robotics develops physical-AI robotic welding systems for manufacturing.
Funding history
About Path Robotics
Path Robotics builds autonomous welding cells and mobile welding systems powered by its Obsidian AI model, which uses real-time sensing and adaptation to weld variable industrial parts.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will own demand forecasting, BOM management, procurement planning, and inventory optimization for production, fleet operations, and customer deployments. You will maintain accurate ERP/MRP data, manage material shortages and safety-stock strategies, coordinate purchase requirements and approvals, and create material-readiness and procurement reports. You will partner across engineering, manufacturing, finance, supply chain, and fleet operations to improve material visibility and operational efficiency.
Requirements
- 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
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems
- Ability to translate complex supply chain data into actionable insights and business recommendations
- Problem-solving skills and attention to detail and data accuracy
- Ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Supply Chain
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Ability to comply with applicable U.S. export control regulations where required
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain material demand forecasts across production, fleet consumption, data collection, and other business needs
- Translate forecasts into MRP inputs for purchasing and production readiness
- Align long-term demand forecasts with suppliers
- Own and maintain standardized and production work-order BOMs in ERP/MRP systems
- Manage design changes, customer-specific configurations, component substitutions, and material requirements
- Maintain BOM cost and tariff roll-ups
- Track BOM changes and discrepancies throughout the product lifecycle
- Generate material purchasing requirements and track purchase-order approvals
- Identify shortages, analyze root causes, and drive resolution with Supply Chain and Engineering
- Develop and manage safety-stock and buffer-inventory strategies
- Monitor inventory levels, excess and obsolete materials, and scrap
- Forecast spare parts and consumables for fleet operations
- Develop material-readiness dashboards, clear-to-build reports, shortage trackers, and procurement reporting
- Maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy
- Analyze material availability, inventory trends, and supply-chain performance
- Improve planning processes, reporting tools, and operational efficiency