Robotics, Industrial Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Manufacturing

Materials Program Manager

Columbus, OHOnsiteFull TimePosted 7 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Materials Program Manager
demand forecasting
BOM management
material procurement planning
inventory optimization
MRP
ERP/MRP systems
Excel
data accuracy
supply chain challenges

Nice to have

NetSuite
Tableau
Power BI
robotics
advanced manufacturing
automotive

Role summary

Path Robotics is seeking a Materials Program Manager to scale their robotic systems by driving material planning, inventory readiness, and supply chain execution. This role involves owning demand forecasting, BOM management, material procurement planning, and inventory optimization. You will partner with cross-functional teams to improve material visibility, reduce shortages, and support production. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and skilled in turning data into actionable supply chain decisions. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience are required, with strong understanding of MRP, forecasting, and inventory planning. Experience with ERP/MRP systems is essential, and NetSuite is strongly preferred.

Build the Path Forward

At Path Robotics, we’re building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt, learn, and perform in the real world closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries. We go beyond traditional methods, combining perception, reasoning, and control to deliver field-ready AI that is risk-aware, reliable, and continuously improving through real-world use.

Big, hard problems are our everyday work, and our team of intelligent, humble, and driven people make the impossible possible together.

We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Materials Program Manager to drive material planning, inventory readiness, and supply chain execution as we scale our robotic systems.

In this role, you'll own demand forecasting, Bill of Materials (BOM) management, material procurement planning, and inventory optimization to ensure materials are available when and where they're needed. You'll partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Fleet Operations to improve material visibility, reduce shortages, and support production and customer deployments.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex supply chain challenges, and knows how to turn data into actionable decisions.

What You'll Do

Forecasts

Align internal forecast demand to load into MRP. This includes builds, fleet consumption, data collection efforts, and other activities.

Align long term forecasts to share with external suppliers across each commodity type

BOM configuration management

Manage the standardized BOMs loaded in MRP. Align with engineering and cross functional teams on all standardized BOM design changes.

Manage released work order BOMs loaded in MRP. Align with engineering and cross functional teams on unique customer specific needs, vintage parts reuse, new parts validation needs, FIFO processes, and other requirements that affect the released work order BOM.

Own all BOM cost and tariff cost roll ups

Track all changes and infractions across our BOM lifecycle, from initial standard BOM, custom BOM release, to work order closure

Material Management

Generate material buy lists, drive financial review, and track overall PO approvals.

Identify and communicate shortage status to cross functional teams. Analyze the root cause of the shortage, and support resolution with GSMs, Engineering, and other cross functional teams.

Lead buffer stock strategy and execution.

Drive adequate levels of inventory in the warehouse, including excess parts management and scrap.

Support fleet material needs. This includes tracking the deliveries fleet consumables and failure spares deliveries, fleet specific buffer stock strategies, and tracking fleet spare consumptions.

Tools development

Create and Improve custom tools for material readiness reporting, such as CTBs, expediting reports, build program-level readiness view, and more.

Manage MRP accuracy.. This includes the data integrity and timeliness of items such as forecast demand rosters, BOMs, safety stock, inventory, fleet consumption, work order closures, sales order closures...

Who You Are

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, including the ability to analyze, organize, and present complex data sets.

Experience working with ERP/MRP systems; NetSuite experience strongly preferred.

Ability to translate complex supply chain data into actionable insights and business recommendations.

Strong problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and data accuracy.

Ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.

Comfortable operating independently and driving results in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Nice to Have

Experience in robotics, advanced manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, or industrial automation.

Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.

Experience managing complex, configurable BOMs and engineering change processes.

Knowledge of international logistics, customs clearance, and tariff management.

Experience developing inventory optimization strategies and material readiness reporting.

Who We Are

At Path Robotics we love coming to work to solve interesting and tough challenges but also because our ideas are welcomed and valued. We encourage unique thinking and are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or any part of the hiring process, please contact HR@path-robotics.com. We are committed to providing equal access and will work with qualified individuals to ensure a fair and accessible hiring experience. We will respond to your request within 48 hours.

Regulatory and Compliance RequirementsThis position may support work performed under U.S. Government contracts and requires compliance with applicable federal regulations, including FAR and DFARS where applicable. The role may involve access to export-controlled information subject to ITAR and/or EAR. Candidates must be able to comply with U.S. export control regulations, which may include meeting the definition of a “U.S. Person” where required. This position may also involve handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and requires adherence to company and federal data protection and confidentiality standards. Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check consistent with applicable requirements.

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