Senior Supply Planner

At Carbon, our mission goes beyond 3D printing. We are enabling creators everywhere to make what the world needs, right now. Our company is built on the idea that diverse fields of study must come together to solve intractable problems. We have grand ambitions to create technology that will influence industry around the world. You will be joining a diverse team with a vibrant culture, where team success is as important as celebrating individual contributions.

Help us change the world and we will help you change yours.

Carbon is seeking a highly organized and proactive candidate to lead supply and demand planning activities. In this role, the candidate will collaborate cross-functionally with sales, manufacturing, sourcing, finance, and other departments. The primary responsibilities include developing supply plans and placing purchase orders for hardware based on lead times, demand, and variability. This highly visible position requires leveraging analytical skills, business acumen, influencing abilities, and project management expertise to deliver timely and accurate supply and demand forecasts for both Hardware and Materials.

The role also demands proficiency in program management, creative problem‑solving, and effective communication to drive operational excellence.

This role will be hybrid, 3 days onsite at our office in Redwood City, CA.

• Supply Planning:
  Develop and execute supply plans aligned with customer demand while optimizing inventory levels.
• Clear To Build (CTB):
  Manage CTB processes for hardware, recommending allocations during material shortages.
• Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business goals, identify trends, and uncover opportunities for improvement.
• Communication:
  Articulate business problems, present analyses, and make recommendations to various internal and external audiences.
• Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP):
  Support monthly S&OP reviews to ensure alignment on demand, supply and risk buy in the short and long term.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Lead initiatives to enhance planning processes, incorporating industry best practices. Implement reporting, tools, and methodologies to improve forecasting accuracy and streamline planning activities.
• Supplier Relationship Management:
  Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely and reliable material delivery. Collaborate on supplier development and performance improvement initiatives.
• Data Analysis:
  Utilize data analysis tools to analyze trends, evaluate performance metrics, and generate insights for decision‑making. Provide regular reports and dashboards to management.

• Education:
  
  BS degree in an analytical field (Math, Engineering, or equivalent). MS/MBA in Supply Chain or Operations is a plus.
• Experience:
  
  6+ years of experience in operations or supply chain planning or equivalent.
• Strong Excel modeling and analytical skills.
• Comfortable collecting, and analyzing data to make decisions with limited available data.
• Prior experience in demand forecasting, supply planning, or inventory management is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Experience with planning tools like Anaplan is a plus.
• Experience with PO placement and ERP systems is a plus.

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Carbon, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

At Carbon, we look at the person holistically and carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation. The compensation bracket for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 per year. In order to maintain equitable internal pay practices, we aim to hire new employees near the midpoint of $125,000, taking into account your experience, work location, certifications, and the unique skills you bring to the role.

If you are not based in our Redwood City office, the range above will be adjusted for the geographical differential associated with your actual work location.

Carbon also offers to our eligible employees a comprehensive total rewards package that includes equity, benefits, and time off programs.