Materials Planning Manager
US$120,000 – US$200,000 / yr base salary
Posted 16 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Material Planning Manager, Human Data Collect”
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- Expected experience
- 5–7 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$120,000 – US$200,000 / yr |
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Field of studyBusiness, Engineering, Supply Chain Management (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Field of studyEngineering, Supply Chain Management
Study levelMaster's
Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.
As a Materials Planning Manager, you will own the end-to-end materials planning function that ensures uninterrupted production of Figure’s humanoid systems. You will serve as the critical link between demand planning and physical production, applying MRP principles to drive inventory accuracy, manage shortages, and support aggressive build schedules. This role blends deep analytical work with hands-on execution and cross-functional leadership. You will work closely with Manufacturing, NPI, Global Supply Management, Logistics, and Warehousing to maintain clear-to-build readiness in a fast-moving, hardware-centric environment.
Responsibilities
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Materials & Demand Planning
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Own module-level demand planning, translating build plans into executable material requirements.
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Maintain and govern the master demand file, ensuring accuracy between planned and actual builds.
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Analyze manufacturing yield rates and consumption trends to refine demand signals.
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Develop and manage part allocation plans for constrained supply scenarios.
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Own part change cutovers to ensure clean transitions without production impact.
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Inventory Management & Optimization
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Monitor inventory levels, turns, and consumption rates to prevent stockouts and excess inventory.
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Drive inventory optimization strategies aligned with production ramps and engineering changes.
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Own the Part Request Approval process, ensuring alignment with demand and inventory strategy.
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Clear-to-Build (CTB) Ownership
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Own daily Clear-to-Build (CTB) reporting.
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Partner closely with Manufacturing to ensure material readiness on the production floor.
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Proactively identify and resolve material constraints impacting build schedules.
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Oversee materials management activities including: PO releases, ETA tracking, inventory accuracy and reconciliation.
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Support tactical purchasing to mitigate shortages and expedite critical components.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration