Materials Planner

The role

You will own the material plan to keep NEO production running. You will translate build schedules into time-phased supply plans for commodities to prevent shortages and excess inventory.

What you will do

• Own the material plan that keeps NEO production running
• Translate build schedule into a reliable, time-phased supply plan
• Maintain accurate MRP data including BOMs, lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, and on-hand balances
• Hold inventory turns and excess/obsolete exposure within targets
• Improve supplier on-time, in-full delivery through forecasts, POs, and expedite actions
• Execute ECO cut-ins with a clear phase-in/phase-out plan
• Provide a weekly clear-to-build and shortage view

Required qualifications

• 3-5 years of materials planning, production planning, or supply planning experience in a manufacturing environment (hardware, electronics, automotive, aerospace, or similar)
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Hands-on experience running MRP in an ERP system (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
• Advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, lookups, building planning models)
• Working knowledge of BOM structures, lead-time management, and inventory control fundamentals

Nice to have

• Experience supporting an NPI-to-production ramp at a hardware startup or high-growth company
• Experience planning electromechanical components such as motors, actuators, PCBAs, batteries, and machined or injection-molded parts
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP)
• Experience with global suppliers, including Asia-based supply chains and long-lead components
• Familiarity with PLM systems (e.g., Arena, Duro) and engineering change processes
• Exposure to SQL, Python, or BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker) for planning analytics

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
• Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
• Onsite snacks and catered lunches

About the company

1X is building humanoid robots that work in any space humans exist. They are developing NEO, a general purpose robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world.