--- title: 'Material Planning Manager, Human Data Collect at Figure' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/material-planning-manager-human-data-collect-figure-san-jose-fmkye3bhg81f' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-17' --- # Material Planning Manager, Human Data Collect at Figure - **Company:** Figure - **Location:** San Jose, CA - **Posted:** 2026-10-16 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/figureai/jobs/4722716006 ## Job description Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA. As a Materials Planning Manager, you will own the end-to-end materials planning function that ensures uninterrupted production of Figure’s humanoid systems. You will serve as the critical link between demand planning and physical production, applying MRP principles to drive inventory accuracy, manage shortages, and support aggressive build schedules. This role blends deep analytical work with hands-on execution and cross-functional leadership. You will work closely with Manufacturing, NPI, Global Supply Management, Logistics, and Warehousing to maintain clear-to-build readiness in a fast-moving, hardware-centric environment. ## Responsibilities - Materials & Demand Planning - Own module-level demand planning, translating build plans into executable material requirements. - Maintain and govern the master demand file, ensuring accuracy between planned and actual builds. - Analyze manufacturing yield rates and consumption trends to refine demand signals. - Develop and manage part allocation plans for constrained supply scenarios. - Own part change cutovers to ensure clean transitions without production impact. - Inventory Management & Optimization - Monitor inventory levels, turns, and consumption rates to prevent stockouts and excess inventory. - Drive inventory optimization strategies aligned with production ramps and engineering changes. - Own the Part Request Approval process, ensuring alignment with demand and inventory strategy. - Clear-to-Build (CTB) Ownership - Own daily Clear-to-Build (CTB) reporting. - Partner closely with Manufacturing to ensure material readiness on the production floor. - Proactively identify and resolve material constraints impacting build schedules. - Oversee materials management activities including: PO releases, ETA tracking, inventory accuracy and reconciliation. - Support tactical purchasing to mitigate shortages and expedite critical components. - Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner with Warehousing, Logistics, and Global Supply Management to resolve shipping, receiving, and inventory discrepancies. - Support executive-level presentations with clear, data-driven insights. - Process Improvement - Identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the planning cycle. - Propose and implement process improvements to improve planning accuracy, service levels, and scalability. Requirements: - Education - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field. - Master’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management preferred. - ## Experience - 5–7 years of experience in materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations. - Experience in high-volume manufacturing or complex hardware environments. - Technical Skills - Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP or Oracle preferred). - Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, demand modeling). - Core Competencies - Strong analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail. - Ability to identify trends in part consumption and manufacturing performance. - Proven adaptability in fast-paced, rapidly changing environments. - Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for Manufacturing and NPI teams. The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 to $200,000 per year. The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended. ## About Figure ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Figure is an AI robotics company building the world's first commercially viable autonomous general-purpose humanoid robot. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series C, $1.9B total funding) - **Headquarters**: San Jose, California, USA - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Brett Adcock ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: AI Robotics / Humanoid Robotics / Machinery Manufacturing - **Target customers**: Enterprise (manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, retail) and, in future iterations, consumer/home markets. - **Mission or purpose statement**: To bring a commercially viable general-purpose humanoid to market, making humans capable of more and addressing labor shortages. ## Products & Services - **Figure 03**: The latest generation humanoid robot, designed for the home and the world at scale. Features a softer look and feel, advanced hand dexterity, and an integrated battery in the torso. It is powered by the company's AI model, Helix. - **Helix / Helix 02**: Figure's in-house AI model for humanoid control. Helix 02 is described as their most powerful model to date, enabling the robot to perform complex tasks autonomously (e.g., using the whole body to do dishes end-to-end). - **F.02 Fleet**: The previous generation robot used in a real-world deployment with BMW, where it contributed to the production of 30,000 cars over 11 months, running 10 hours per day. - **BotQ**: Figure's manufacturing division, responsible for building the robots at scale. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company). Total funding is $1.9B. - **Key Metric**: Total Funding of $1,854,000,000. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parkway Venture Capital (led Series A and Series C), Intel Capital (led Venture Round), Brett Adcock (led Seed Round). Key partner: BMW (11-month deployment). - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 128.8% YoY to 442 employees. Active job postings increased 223.5% YoY. The company is actively scaling its manufacturing arm (BotQ) and commercial operations. It operates in 12 countries. ## Competitive Advantages - **First-Mover in Commercial Humanoids**: Figure has a significant head start with a real-world, 11-month deployment at a major automaker (BMW), proving the technology's viability. - **Vertically Integrated AI & Hardware**: Unlike many competitors, Figure builds both the robot hardware and the AI software (Helix) in-house, creating a tightly integrated system. - **Massive Data Advantage**: Through its "Project Go-Big" and partnership with BMW, Figure is building the world's largest humanoid pretraining dataset, a critical moat in AI. - **Aggressive Talent Acquisition**: Has hired top talent from Tesla (60), Apple (34), Boston Dynamics (12), SpaceX (9), and others, concentrating deep expertise. ## Strategic Focus - **Commercial Deployment**: Scaling from pilot programs (BMW) to widespread commercial deployment across logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing. - **Home Market Entry**: The design of Figure 03 signals a clear strategic pivot toward the consumer/home market as the next major growth vector. - **AI Leadership**: Continued investment in the Helix AI model to achieve full autonomy and general-purpose capability. - **Manufacturing Scale**: Building out BotQ to mass-produce humanoid robots. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-Driven & High Impact**: The company is laser-focused on a singular, ambitious mission: "to build the most groundbreaking company on the planet." Work is described as being "in the trenches together." - **Culture of Speed & Fearlessness**: Core values include "Move Fast & Be Technically Fearless" and "Aggressively Optimistic." The environment is described as high-performance, with a "championship mindset." - **On-Site, Collaborative Environment**: Employees work from physical offices in San Jose, CA (HQ) and a secondary location in Sunnyvale. The culture emphasizes in-person collaboration. - **Generous Benefits**: Offers health insurance, generous parental leave, and family/childcare benefits. - **Massive Growth Trajectory**: With 110 open roles, explosive headcount growth, and a clear path to market, employees have significant opportunity for career growth and impact. - **Technical Challenges**: Work spans cutting-edge AI (reinforcement learning, perception, pretraining), hardware engineering (actuators, electrical, mechanical), and manufacturing at scale. ## Sources 1. [figure.ai](https://www.figure.ai/company) 2. [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/figure-ai) 3. [Greenhouse Jobs](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/figureai) 4. 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