Logistics Specialist - Distribution Planning and Execution

About the role

Symbotic is seeking a Logistics Specialist – Distribution Planning and Execution to support warehouse-centric distribution planning and execution for complex automation system deployments and after-sales operations.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of site distribution plans to align warehouse positioning with installation schedules and site readiness.
• Execute and maintain warehouse mix plans (SKU, quantity, timing) based on supply, inventory, and project demand.
• Identify gaps in buildable material availability and recommend adjustments to improve site readiness.
• Apply logistics engineering principles to improve material flow, inventory positioning, and delivery sequencing.
• Cook up with warehouses on staging, kitting, and outbound readiness for site deliveries.
• Track site material readiness and support sequencing of warehouse releases to align with installation milestones.
• Partner with Transportation to ensure shipments align with planned release timing and priorities.
• Resolve execution issues related to material shortages, imbalances, or flow inefficiencies.
• Maintain reporting on site readiness, material availability, and warehouse output performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in distribution planning and warehouse flow efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain, logistics, inventory planning, warehouse operations, or related roles.
• Experience working in environments involving multi-site coordination, inventory flow, or project-based execution.
• Working knowledge of inventory and warehouse processes, material staging, kitting, or fulfillment operations.
• Basic transportation and delivery coordination concepts.
• Experience using ERP, WMS, or planning tools for tracking inventory and execution.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to translate data into actionable plans.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to operate with structure while adapting to changing project timelines and supply constraints.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
• Up to 10% of travel may be required.

Skills

• Logistics engineering principles.
• ERP, WMS, or planning tools for tracking inventory and execution.
• Inventory and warehouse processes, material staging, kitting, or fulfillment operations.
• Transportation and delivery coordination concepts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.

Pay

The base range for this position in the posted location is $71,000.00 - $97,900.00. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations. Up to 10% of travel may be required.