Project Planner

About the role

Symbotic is seeking a Supply Chain Project Planner to join our team. This role is crucial for ensuring the timely availability of materials for ongoing projects and enhancing project reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project material plans; driving Supplier Follow Up team to ensure materials are available at project sites for installation.
• Serve as single point of contact for project material escalations; coordinate involved parties to deliver to site needs.
• Manage project through key planning milestones; ensuring all items required for project are ordered and deliveries on track to progress on key Symbotic timelines.
• Maintain Project Tracking tools, ensuring validity of data and driving improved reporting on project performance through use of Excel.
• Create material allocation reports to ensure all materials are on order for new projects.
• Effectively summarize project performance and anticipated shortfalls to Executive level stakeholders; must have a demonstrated ability to tailor communication to specific stakeholder needs.
• Drive project progress through developing improved KPIs and project performance signals to catch shortfalls prior to site impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project planning; material planning experience is critical.
• Experience in supply chain project management or process improvement initiatives.
• Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CPIM) is a plus.
• Advanced Excel experience is a must - (Pivot tables/charts, LOOKUP, Macros & VBA).
• Demonstrated comfort providing information and updates to Director/VP level stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of material planning principles and inventory management.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain processes.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and implement efficient processes.
• Proficiency in SAP and other supply chain management tools.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to planning.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Up to 20% of travel may be required.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.
• The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.

Skills

• Project Planning
• Material Planning
• Supply Chain Management
• Excel Proficiency
• Process Improvement
• Communication and Collaboration

Benefits

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

Pay

The base range for this position in the posted location is $87,000.00 - $119,900.00. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.

Schedule

Up to 20% of travel may be required.