Senior Manager, Project Planning

Symbotic

. Lead, guide, and develop a team of Project Planners .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $135,000 - $185,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, project planning, and material management, with a strong focus on process improvement and operational excellence. Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex supply risks, and effectively communicate with executive stakeholders.

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Supply Chain ManagementProject PlanningLeadership ExperienceAdvanced ExcelSAP Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Material Planning PrinciplesInventory ManagementProcess ImprovementData-Driven Analytical Problem-SolvingKPI DevelopmentProgram Execution EfficiencyComplex Supply Risk ManagementAdvanced ModelingMacros/VBANegotiation Skills

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsTeam LeadershipStrategic ThinkingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ERP ToolsProject Tracking ToolsMicrosoft ExcelPivot TablesCharts

Certifications & Qualifications

APICSCPIMCSCPPMP

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain PlanningLogisticsProcurementCapital-Intensive ProjectsExecutive Leadership

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMPVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, guide, and develop a team of Project Planners
Lead project escalations and serve as the ultimate point of escalation for complex project material shortages
Coordinate Procurement, Engineering, and Logistics parties to deliver to site needs
Drive the evolution of project tracking tools and KPIs
Summarize project performance, anticipated shortfalls, and mitigation strategies for VP and C-level stakeholders
Identify, assess, and manage supply risks across multiple concurrent projects
Act as a strategic liaison across site-level teams and Executive Leadership to align on material strategies and resolve bottlenecks
Architect and implement scalable processes for program execution improvement
Drive operational excellence, standardization, and efficiency across the supply chain planning organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 8 years of experience in supply chain, project planning, or material management
At least 3+ years in a leadership or people management role
Demonstrated success in leading process improvement initiatives and driving program execution efficiency
Proven ability to influence and negotiate with cross-functional stakeholders across all levels of a matrixed organization
Strong track record of managing complex supply risks across a portfolio of large-scale, capital-intensive projects
Advanced presentation and communication skills, with comfort providing strategic updates to Director/VP/Executive-level stakeholders
Deep understanding of material planning principles, inventory management, and end-to-end supply chain processes
Advanced Excel experience, including Pivot tables/charts, advanced modeling, and Macros/VBA
Data-driven analytical problem-solving skills
Proficiency in SAP and other advanced supply chain management/ERP tools
Valid driver's license
Ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company HQ
Master’s degree or MBA is highly preferred
Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CPIM, CSCP) or project management (PMP) is a strong plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
401K
PTO
Business travel expenses reimbursed based on program guidelines
Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements