Senior Advanced Planner

Symbotic develops AI-enabled robotic systems and software for end-to-end warehouse and supply-chain automation.

Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States
About Symbotic Inc.

Symbotic provides turnkey warehouse automation systems that use autonomous robots and AI-enhanced software to store, move, sort, and fulfill goods, including distribution and micro-fulfillment operations.

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About the Role

You will develop quarterly purchasing plans and material-spend forecasts for customer projects. You will manage material demand, prepare accurate planning inputs for Procurement, identify supply and schedule risks, monitor project changes, and coordinate resolutions to support purchasing readiness.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of related or equivalent work experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • 5+ years of hands-on ERP-system experience; SAP experience strongly preferred.
  • Understanding of material planning, procurement, demand management, and supply-chain principles.
  • Analytical experience developing forecasts, analyzing material requirements, and identifying supply, schedule, or cost risks.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency and experience with ERP, MRP, or other planning systems.
  • Written and verbal communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Develop quarterly purchasing plans and material spend forecasts.
  • Manage material demand through the advanced procurement process.
  • Align product releases, project milestones, material requirements, and execution timelines with cross-functional partners.
  • Ensure planning inputs are complete and accurate before Procurement handoff.
  • Identify high-risk and schedule-critical material requirements and mitigate project impacts.
  • Monitor project, material, and pricing changes and assess their effects on plans and forecasts.
  • Resolve planning gaps and improve advanced-planning and procurement-readiness processes.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401K
  • PTO